Lynn Berna Monday, April 13, 2026
I Corinthians 16:6
“Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.”
Watching a movie on tv, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,
I began to compare my Christian walk with the movie. At times the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, struggles with continuing on the journey and found it harder than he expected. He also had times when he had to prove himself and show courage. In the movie Gandaulf explains why he decided to bring the hobbit, referred to as Halfling, along.”
Why the Halfling?
Gandaulf says, “I don’t know. Saruman believes that it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I have found it is the small things…everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay, simple acts of kindness and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? Perhaps it is because I’m afraid and he gives me courage.”
So it is with the twists and turns of a life’s journey seeking purpose and a way to serve and honor God until you have finally reached home. Maybe you can do this without mimicking Billy Graham.
Choosing good people to have as close friends helps you to be successful in life’s journey.
I hope you are able to lead a life that shows and expresses love.
Filled with joy, laughter, prayer and thankfulness, a life too full of happiness to be unforgiving toward others is best, especially since we have the need for others to forgive us, too, at times.
No one wants to waist time on being bitter, or jealous, or unforgiving for very long because otherwise, it would make you so unhappy and give you extra wrinkles.
One who is helpful, and kind, reads and studies The Bible, trusts in God to lead, will have a life satisfying enough to serve God’s purposes while finally arriving the best place to be—home.
Thank you God for always being there for us as we continue the unexpected journey that leads us to home.
Living Life in the Second Act 