Grandma’s in love and in a pickle

Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, My grandma is shacking up with her boyfriend! She says marriage would revoke her inheritance from my grandfather. How do I respond to this? A: You wouldn’t believe how often this subject is coming up in conversations now. Through medical science and an easier life, generations are …

Recliner Christians: Is online worship bad?

Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Why do I need to go back to church?  These online services are meeting my spiritual needs. A: Your question is on the minds of many believers these days, clergy and laity alike. The Devil’s attack on the world through Covid-19 produced a sensible closure of most …

Help me; I’m a demon magnet

Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Demons come in my room at night and terrify me. How can they get close to a devoted Christian? A:             Since the beginning of this year, I’ve received numerous questions like this every month. Evil activity is increasing via the wicked political and cultural climate surrounding us …

Ask Adrienne Greene: I want to be with someone

A theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, God said it is not good to be alone.  Do this means I don’t have to marry but I can still be with someone? A:             Your question is a good one. I relate to it because I’ve been single almost all of my adult life. There …

Demonic attacks explained and defeated

A theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I think I’m being regularly attacked by demons in my dreams. What do I do? A:             Now more than ever, I’m receiving emails from folks who experience what I call “demonic harassment” in their lives. ​Unfortunately, we are dealing with a situation in America right now …

Politics in the pews and the reality of the pro-abortion stance

A theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, What’s the difference between a Christian and a Republican? A:             I appreciate the opportunity to answer a question like this more than you know. Our social and televised media outlets, who are engaged in hate-speech and ideological chaos at the moment, have divided Americans and …

The delightful delay

A theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, America is in a political mess and we’re almost out of time. Why would God delay justice like this? A:             Your opinions and feelings are shared by millions, I assure you. Yet we must remember that when God’s gavel hammers the bench in favor of …

Why did the Magi worship Christ?

A theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, The Magi who visited Jesus’ birth were not Christians, yet they worshiped him. Why would they have done this? A:             Thank you for reminding me of that wonderful part of the Christmas story in the Book of Matthew; chapter two (verses 1-12.) There are many …

Test driving all the gods

By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Should someone attend a religious service from multiple faiths before picking a religion? A:             I’ve never been asked this question before, but I’ve certainly debated spiritual cherry-pickers numerous times. Mostly, it’s a young person who feels the need to explore the spiritual landscape before settling down. I call …

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 …