Thank you for your thoughtful response. Interestingly, although he is retired, tomorrow he is doing the church service at his old church, and a friend and I are going. I'll listen and see what he says. However, you are right on all points, and it makes me miss my ex, who took all these things into consideration from the Bible—unfortunately, not the ones related to alcohol consumption.

His sermons are on YouTube, but I always need more time to listen. I think it bothers him that I love my church so much. It's nondenominational, open to all, teaches the Word, and outreach to the community thousands of dollars to take care of people. He's only gone with me twice. I mentioned that to him, and he said he would go with me whenever I wanted, only if it didn't interfere with his routine of attending the two area churches he pastored. I wanted a man who loved God, but I did not expect this. He loves religion.