Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Why do some people consider gambling a sin? It’s practically family-friendly these days. A: Gambling is problematic because of its root system: mammon, greed and instant gratification. None of these words are found in God’s arsenal of great ideas. In fact, they are heavily warned against throughout …
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Christian witchcraft
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I have the ability to talk to the dead, so people at my church ask me to do this a lot. Now I’ve been asked to conduct an exorcism. Will you explain it so I can do it? A: My friend, I am sorry to tell you …
A word from the Lord is it a promise?
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Is a personal prophecy the same as a promise from God? A: There certainly is a lot of prophecy happening right now. If you’ve wisely made the leap to Christian news networks (like Newsmax; Greg Stephens’ Victory News; or Gene Bailey’s Flashpoint), you’re hearing all about our …
Can my deceased fiancee hear me?
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, My fiancé died suddenly three weeks ago. I’m suffering and I talk to her all the time. Can she hear me? A: I’m so sorry for your loss. There is nothing quite like the suffering that comes when we lose the one we love. God draws near …
Send your Bibles to Love Packages
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, What do I do with old Bibles I’m no longer using? A: You do what we do best here in America: we love our neighbor and give our old Bibles to those less fortunate. How do we do that? I’m so glad you asked! We Americans luxuriate …
My adult son refuses to grow up
A Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, My son is twenty-six and still lives at home. Why doesn’t he want to have his own life? A: There are numerous frustrated parents who are scratching their heads with the same dilemma these days. While I don’t know every detail of your son’s world or …
Seeing God’s face, a contradiction?
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, The Bible says God talked face to face with Moses. A few verses later it says we die if we see God’s face. Which is it? A: Great question! First, let’s get a couple of those scriptures out in front so we may review what the …
Receiving God’s love can be difficult
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I have a hard time feeling God’s love. What’s wrong with me? A: There’s nothing wrong with you. Whether you were raised in a Christian home or are just beginning your relationship with Jesus…we haven’t taught the love of God in Christian circles very well in …
I’m not convinced heaven will be better
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Why would I want to go to heaven? Life is good here and besides, I’d probably need to make some changes! A: If you’re looking for a sales pitch on the benefits of heaven, this tells me you haven’t read the Bible; specifically Revelation Chapter 21. …
Help! My pastor may be a cult leader
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I think my preacher is becoming a cult leader. What do I do? A: In order for me to help you assess this serious situation, I’d like you to pray-through the consistent proofs of cultic leadership before you make up your mind for certain. Clergy are …