Are you pondering what I'm pondering? I'm not really a deep ponder-er. For example: I remember the first time I heard the "which came first, the chicken or the egg" question. My immediate thought was, that's simple, of course the chicken came first because God created the animals (not the eggs) on the fifth day. I never gave the question any more thought. I had childlike faith and every confidence that what the Bible says is true.

I'm in awe of men like C.S. Lewis and Josh McDowell. These guys have sat long and stared deeply into the waters of biblical theology. They have answered questions I would never even think to ask. Their writings have strengthen my confidence in the truth of God's word. For that I'm grateful.

So, ponder what I'm pondering. Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so. It's just that simple and it's much deeper than I can understand.

I don't want to sit in the pumpkin patch and miss all the goodies. This profound thought came to me while watching Charlie Brown's epic tale about the Great Pumpkin. You know the story, Linus sits in that patch all Halloween night waiting for the Great Pumpkin while all his buddies go out getting their bags filled with candy; with the exception of Charlie Brown who gets a bag of rocks, but that's another lesson altogether.

Back to my original point. I want to get out there and get the goodies! There is no reason to sit in the dirt believing something wonderful is coming my way just because I believe I derserve it. And I won't get the goodies because I deserve them. I'll get them because I put one foot in front of the other and go for it with gusto and, if necessary, a costume.

Of course, there is another part of the equation; other people have to be willing to give me the goodies. Now I'm picturing myself dressed up like Scarlett O'Hare and depending upon the kindness of strangers to help me build my Tara.

Yes, indeed, Scarlett and I could take this trick or treating thing to a whole new level. But, I'll think about that tomorrow.