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Why Bilbo Baggins?

In one of my favorite scenes from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Galadriel turns to Gandalf and asks “Why the halfling?”

Gandalf turns to face the camera and replies: Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? Perhaps because I am afraid, and he gives me courage.

This scene caught my attention. Listen to Galdalf’s narrative, “…I’ve found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay…”

Will You Find This On Your Resume?

Most of us have resumes which highlight our experiences, accolades and our characteristics. For the most part its almost an acceptable venue where we get to boast about ourselves, right?

Would someone reading our resume see qualities such as humility? accountability? courage?

How about integrity?

Lets start with a quick flyby of the story of David…specifically the confrontation with Goliath.

You Have To Go There!

Are you in a place right now where life doesn’t make sense and you’re ready to give up? You’ve asked God over and over again to save you from this guilt, this pain, this rejection, this health issue, this [fill in the blank] and all that seems to happen is the relentless pounding of the enemy. Sound familiar?

I love this response that John Eldredge offers up during an interview with Christianbook.com.

Christianbook.com: Would you like to offer a word of encouragement to those who are desperately trying to live out this Epic and sometimes find it hard to believe in a happy ending?

Life Hit’s Hard!

Life hits hard doesn’t it?

We all have been through some tough stuff and many of us may be being punched in the face by life right now.

I love this narrative about life between Rocky Balboa and his son, check it out.

What’s Your Story?

From the beginning of time God has used stories. Passed on from person to person and generation to generation stories have inspired nations to trust and individuals to have hope.

We all have a story.

God’s word tells says in 1 Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”

How did you come to know Jesus Christ?

That is your testimony, and every Christian has one. Some stories be more radical than others, but every testimony is significant.

Why Bilbo Baggins?

Will You Find This On Your Resume?

You Have To Go There!

Life Hit’s Hard!

What’s Your Story?

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Never Out Of The Fight!

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