Pastor Dave answers some common questions from members of the congregation and confirmation youth. This is an archive of past questions and answers that have been in the monthly newsletters.  (More current questions towards top of list.)

Also, some additional lessons from Pastor Dave to help you in everyday living.

If you have a question you would like answered here, please send an e-mail to pastor@livingwordlutheran.net

Pastor's FAQ's:

• How do they decide when Easter is going to be each year?
• What about the e-mail about "mocking God"?
• What about the "gift" God gave us at Christmas.
• Do you think it's horrible that "Happy Holidays" has replaced "Merry Christmas"?
• Have you told them that?
• About mediums, magic, and more...
• What did you do at the Planning Retreat?
• What happens to us after death (until Judgment Day)?
• What is your vision for Living Word as it relates to a building?
• What is this “Network” thing we are doing in January?
• Where did the tradition of the Christmas tree get started ?
• Is the Bible reliable? Even the Gospel writers couldn’t agree on the details of Jesus’ life.
• Why do the Jehovah Witnesses believe that only 144,000 people will get to heaven?
• Is the identifying mark foretold in the Bible coming true?
• What do you make of the finding of the tomb with  Jesus' name on it?
• Is the Old Testament still relevant?
• Is an excuse really just a lie?
• What does Scientology teach ?
• When are you going to start building?
• What did you think of The DaVinci Code?
• Why don't we celebrate the Passover?
• There’s nothing wrong with Ouija boards is there?
• Why don’t we have “kneelers” in the pews for praying ?
• Why do we change colors on the altar and pulpit?
• Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?
• How can demons believe?
• Why do we have to do "this"?
• What do you think of the Terri Schiavo situation ?
• How can we forget our sins that have been forgiven?
• What exactly is this "40 Days of Purpose"?
• If the Holy Spirit is stronger than our sinful nature, why do we keep sinning?
• Why do you write in your Bible?  Is this adding to God's Word?
• What does it mean to "testify" to Jesus?
• How can I know God's will for my life?
• God has told us to praise Him. Isn't that self centered on God's part?
• How do we know that Bible stories are true?
• Why didn't "The Passion" movie show more of the good things Jesus did?
• What did you think of "The Passion" movie?
• Christmas questions from Pastor.
• What's the purpose of praying?
• How are we doing on finding land for the new church?
• What was accomplished at the Vision Planning session?
• It’s been decided to merge New Life and Shepherd of the Hills, what’s next?
• Will we see our pets in heaven?
• Where did the practice of cremation start?
• Was Pontius Pilate forgiven for putting Jesus to death?
• Is God for or against the war in Iraq?
• I feel guilty...
• What do Muslims believe?
• Is it a sin to wonder if there are other Gods?
• What is Advent?
• How can Jesus be with God at creation but later born in Bethlehem?
• Was Jesus Republican or Democrat?
• How do we know the Bible is real?
• What about Halloween?
• What is Rally Day?
• What is "Building Bridges"?
• Questions about forgiving.
• What is a DCO?
• What will heaven be like?
• What will we look like in heaven?
• Why Did God create us sinners?
• How do we know what God wants us to do?
• Why do we worship on Sunday, not Saturday?
• What are the consequences for breaking a commandment in your mind?
• Why doesn't it seem that God answers our prayers?
• Does God really love us?
• Did God use evolution to create the universe?
• Why does Jesus have so many names?
• What have you been reading that's brought you closer to the Lord?
• Why do we say we believe in the holy catholic church?
• What do you think of the election?
• Why does God put up with us?
• Why isn't Easter a set date every year?
• Questions about Lent.
• What's with the bunny at Easter time?
• What do you think about Governor Jesse?
• If we are saved, why should we quit sinning?
• Does God answer prayers?
• How do you get rid of demons?
• Will we know people when we get to heaven?
• Have I really forgiven if I say it  but don't feel it?
• What does Revelations say about Y2K?
• What is a Faith-Promise?
• Pastor's calling (part II)
• What is a "call" and how do pastors get one?
• What is happening with the new mission church?

Lessons from Pastor David to help you in everyday living: