There, that’s the emphasis I wanted. ^_^

On the other hand, if something is a bit too vague or amorphous, that can be frustrating.

So… just what was the point of the article above?

I’ll tell you: I’m not sure.

Actually, what I’m not sure about is how “being stupid” would play out in my life. I think that sometimes, in order to follow God, we do find ourselves swept up in the moment, making a decision less out of courage and more out of not wanting to be left behind-as Pippin did.

What’s really cool about Pippin’s story is that he came out of it all as a hobbit worthy of praise and respect. He was still a bit daft, but never the less a hobbit of high values and willing to act on those values.

Pippin is proof that availability always trumps ability. Tolkien knew what he was doing when he crafted a story where some very unlikely characters become heroes. Pippin’s story gives hope to all of us who have been cursed with being “average.”