Learning History comes in all forms including the Bible.

Learning about history comes in all forms including the Bible. 

In the interim of studying, there is not much to do other than to rest my weary eyes. Of course that is something that is very hard for me to understand. One cannot simply shut down. Of course being no different, I find myself doing what else other than studying something else.

Today’s question: Do the dead tell a tale, a story, or an important part of history?

In the movie “Terms of Endearment” with Shirley McClain and Deborah Winger, their family home was located in Houston in the River Oaks subdivision. While riding through the Washington Street Cemetery, I notice the “House Family” grave markers. Connection: Thomas William House’s grandson was the founder of River Oaks. What is even better than that was House’s son was Edward M. House, none other than Colonel House who was the adviser to Woodrow Wilson. Colonel Edward M. House was the uncle to the founder to River Oaks. Dead men can talk from the grave too—not realistically but metaphorically of course.

Edith Wilson, the President Wilson’s second wife, was a social pariah. She was not really cared for by the Washington DC society. She also was a very jealous and clingy type woman when it came to her “possessions.” Woodrow Wilson became her possession when they said the “I do’s.” When he became ill, she took control to the point she severed all his friendships and advisory ties. She had the help of two gentlemen there while Wilson was not a well person. Colonel House was left out in the cold, and because of Edith Wilson, he received a negative historical remembrance that just was not exactly true. She was so hateful that she would not let the Colonel attend Wilson’s funeral. Colonel House and President Wilson had very close political ideology on International Policy.

Do the dead tell tales? Oh, yes they do, and they are a vast source of learning about history. We should not be afraid of cemeteries or spooked by the remains of lives that have graced this earth. We should enjoy the very presence of the essences that were part of all of us. One thing that is always a valuable lesson to learn, if we do reflect of what the dead have taught, how can we learn where the future leads us and how can we learn not to make the errors we witnessed. 

God formed us from the dust, when we die the dust we return. 

Keep in prayer each other.

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those for whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ. All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:14-17

This is a scripture written by Paul. It is in what is called the “Pauline Doctrine” located in the New Testament. 

Honestly, there are some parts of the Pauline Doctrine I have trouble agreeing with. The Pauline Doctrine are faith based God enhanced scriptures written by a person who was a convert who never was in the path (footsteps) with Jesus but only spiritual just like any deeply spiritual person. He was just a common sinner just like me or just like you. This doesn’t have to be your opinion because this is my opinion. You are not me and I am not you. I am currently learning my Master’s Degree from what I would call the finest religious institutions with very devoted Christian men and women scholars as well as highly educated (internationally learned) instructional doctorates. They are not perfect, but then again who is.

Any person’s relationship with God is their relationship period. Be proud that a person has a relationship with God and Jesus. Do not be critical of them or attempt to teach them your way or my way; show them by actions of salvation without words. I do ask everyone to learn the definition of Socratic methods (debates) that is a peaceful give and take with respect when covering deeply emotional topics like religious beliefs. 

Spirituality is a matter of your choice hopefully with God and Jesus. However learn your Bible, research the history, the culture and the people. It is very interesting. Learn what we might not want to learn and then learn how it can enhance your relationship with God and Jesus. 

God bless you all and keep you safely in his arms.