Now is the time to thank God

By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I’m wondering about God’s goodness. Does he know we’re in a Covid-surge? A:             I understand your question. On a human level, we’re all suffering. It’s Thanksgiving, for crying out loud, and we’re not making guest-lists, we’re delivering food to our vulnerable relatives. It’s perfectly awful. The virologists warned …

How to give big to God

By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Some people in my church want their generous donations announced. I find this disgusting. A:            Jesus did too. In the red-letters of our Bible (Christ’s words in direct quotes), he said this: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward …