I quoted Gandalf to him: "So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
I watched the light slowly dawn in his eyes.
How are you spending your time, these days?
"So watch your step. Use your head. Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times!" (Ephesians 5:11, The Message Bible)
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Gee, you'd think Tolkien was a devout Christian or something...
Yeah, I noticed that too. :)
Curious... as you provided your wisdom, did he offer any reason as to why he thought that the times were so evil?
Matt, I should have specified: we were discussing politics, health care, gun control, etc. He was a discouraged conservative, but is now thinking about how he can get involved.
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