I Corinthians 13:1, Romans 8:28, and the docent

I Corinthians 13:1:
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.


Romans 8:28:
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God.


Honor:
Honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions (to show respect to is also noted)


On August 28, 2010, we prayed for a restoration of honor in our bountiful nation under God. With God's grace, we will continue forward on that path.


History was not one of my favorite subjects, mostly memorization of dates and events and notable people. Since my Mom started bringing our family history to life with her research, photos, and phenomenal books, I have begun to take note. History makes sense. History is important.


There were two other subjects even less agreeable to my educational palate: calculus and chemistry. My brother said I would have enjoyed calculus had he been my teacher; my beau, Tom, said I would have loved chemistry had he been my instructor.

Mom, my brother, and Tom, though different in their interests, have one thing in common: passion and the desire to share it with others. 


How dry and boring American history was until I really came to understand how it affects us today, thanks to those who have studied, devoured, and shared their passion, as well as those who would corrupt and revise our country's reason for being. 


The words of the Founding Fathers, as written in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and volumes of other documents, have come alive with the fervor and passion of those divinely-inspired authors. 


But for the passionate modern-day keepers, our history and freedoms might become buried in the rubble of a new day by those whose passion is to rewrite and deliberately misunderstand the simplistic (yet intricately thoughtful) words offering up our "entitlements" as given us by our Creator, and our responsibilities that come with the privileges of freedoms. 


If you've visited a museum or notable figure's home, you probably encountered a docent who gives you a cursory or in depth tour, and can answer all manner of questions about the person and the home with a passion. 


Thank goodness we the people have a preservationist docent who gives us almost daily tours into the hearts and minds of our Founding Fathers, who brings history lessons to chalk boards, who shares with us how our founders, presidents, and other historical figures have impacted the lives of those in their eras as well as our lives. That docent is Glenn Beck, a passionate man with a determination to share as much as he can as quickly as he can. And every monologue and history lesson is riveting. He glides across the set with agility, using his movements and gestures as expressively as his words.  


There are those who condemn this self-taught student of history who, admittedly, doesn't have all of the answers but more than likely knows others who do. They label without listening. They don't understand how someone can use a 1950s style of teaching and  captivate his classroom each and every night. It's his passion and well-studied words. 


My mom and dad have been entrepreneurs all of their lives. As Mom says, "Your Dad listened to others with more experience and learned something from everyone he encountered, then he used it in his professional life." 


I believe Glenn Beck learns something from everyone he encounters. I believe Glenn Beck knows God has placed a burden on his shoulders and in his heart to spread a specific message about our country and place in history. God uses all of us in different ways. God has given Glenn Beck the gift of passionate oratory, to inspire and stir the many who are fortunate enough to have him as their docent through our country's history. As we leave the tour every evening, we should take away something and figure out what we can do with that something during our time and place in history. 


We the people are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Those are guarantees. What we do with them will determine what we give our children. Glenn Beck has opened eyes with his passion. Let us find our passions and use them to the best of our abilities. God has blessed America mightily. He will continue to bless us. We need to be open to the message and the blessings.