Questions?

Last night Cindy and I watched the movie Faith Like Potatoes. It's a true life story about Angus Buchan, a South-African farmer who gives his whole life to God - even his business (a.k.a., his farm). It's kinda slow, being filmed in what I would call typical foreign-film fashion - it's more about the scenery, music, and overall story than in moment to moment action like we Americans are more accustomed to.

Anyway. . .there was a point where Angus says something like, "As I grew in my faith I had more questions."

Did you get that? He had more questions. Is that good or bad? I think it's good. . .it's healthy. When was the last time you had questions about God, your faith in Him, what He wants you to do?

Somewhere, I think we bought into the idea that Christians have all the answers. I mean, if we have all the answers then why do I need God? To tell you the truth we. . .I. . .don't have all the answers. And as soon as we admit that we don't, we will begin an incredible spiritual journey with God. Questions force us to trust God in new ways. Questions lead to searching, to a deeper faith in God. Questions force us to realize that we're not in control and that life is bigger than just us.

When was the last time you had questions about your faith or about this whole completely-sold-out-to-God thing? Maybe you do have questions, but you're afraid of the answer or what others will think. Don't be afraid. I've heard it said the only stupid question is the one that's not asked. So go ahead and ask! How else will you grow? Go for it!!

Any questions. . .
Mike