Tuesday, May 05, 2009

It's OK to Ask Questions!!

It's considered intimidating, rude, maybe even rebellious and a "sign of pride" to ask questions in church today. If you don't tow the line and obey without question what the pastors and teachers are saying and teaching then you will be classed as a black sheep ... probably! Unless you are blessed enough to be in a grace church where faith and vision is welcomed, loved, honoured and developed.

I'll never forget Terry Virgo saying this at Stoneleigh Bible Week 2001. It shows why he is such a natural apostle and father - he is deliberately challenging the young people to ask questions and not be satisfied and not settle.

11 comments:

Nick Cameron said...

Liberated to ask questions - that is revolutionary grace Dan..... :-)

lydia said...

Free to be you and me, 'eh..........!!!!! A very good reminder, so much better than, just tell us what to do and we'll do it! Eek!

Ursula said...

Two wise people have told me to never stop asking questions.

One was a woman who has raised the dead. She said...never stop asking questions. Never. You cannot learn if you don't ask.

The other, was Isi. I remember telling her about my visions, and telling her I ask God a lot of questions when I'm in heaven, in a trance, or a dream, or just a vision. Heck I asked them a lot of questions. She told me to never stop, no matter what. I question everything. Dan...don't you dare stop asking questions. Its advice that has stood me in good stead...even if it has caused problems for some!

Love you so so so much

Me

cookingf or one said...

HEY!!!!!!!! Call me about tomorrow!!!!!!!!!11

Dan Bowen said...

Lost your phone number from my phone!! Duh!! Can you message it to me again on Facebook!?!? So excited ... gonna be one amazing day!

I was out running thinking about us meeting up and saw this vision of lightning hitting the earth and just heard two words; "Unparalelled chaos!". YAY!

jul said...

I'm so excited you two are finally going to meet! But I'm jealous!

cookingf or one said...

AMEN Dan!!!!!!!!!!!

lydia said...

"Unparalelled chaos!"

Oy, can you please video record the whole thing! I'm with Julie, happy but a bit green!!

Ursula said...

Dan...Lydia wants us to take pictures and post them...do you have a camera? I don't. lol

Well...I think you should be jealous. For sure. I mean...we are a lot of fun!!!!! And since you guys have a hint of what is going to happen, poor Dan doesn't. Your prayers should really be with him. lol

Oh Dan...I think we are going to have FUN!

Ursula said...

I just kind of feel like saying....

NerNerNerNer - NER!!!!!!!

:-)

Nick Cameron said...

Can't resist but say although I don't know Ursula - I do know Dan and can recall some serious encounters with God when he has been around - 'unparalled chaos' sounds awesome!
Bring it on Lord - more Lord........ rain down, let their be an awesome blaze - fire!!!!!