Bilbo Baggins becomes less comfortable, more helpful
“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit…” Professor J.R.R. Tolkien scribbled these words unexpectedly on a blank
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Lord of the Rings
A reflective journey through Middle-earth during Lent
It’s Lent, the forty days before Easter when many people fast, give alms, and reflect on who they are in
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The world is changing, but God’s Word is constant and sure
Changes are everywhere. The New Year approaches. Soon we will change our calendars to 2009. Historic changes are underway in
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Celluloid characters embody real life values
Based upon the Gospel in Matthew 5:1-12a The journeys continue in the new year, looking for Light in all the
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In My Daughter’s Eyes
Strolling into the auditorium after the bell, my daughter’s friends and classmates slowly took their seats. Getting out of regular
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Aragorn’s long, hard journey a lesson for all
Frodo offers the Ring to Aragorn and asks, “Would you destroy it?” As Aragorn considers the gift, the Ring calls
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Gollum & Smeagol: The struggle in us all
Sam believes Gollum shouldn’t be trusted. “There’s naught left in him but lies and deceit.” “I want to help him
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Frodo’s choice is a model for Christian life
Hobbits are an unobtrusive but very ancient people…they love peace and quiet and good tilled earth. – The Fellowship of
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