For the love of Texas!

Pulitzer Prize winning author, John  Steinbeck, wrote about Texas the following, “Like most passionate nations, Texas has its own history based on, but not limited by, facts.” In other words, the cowboy culture of the Lone Star State is made up of, both fact, and fable. Ultimately, the two often blend together as one. Thus, the word “Texan” means something different to each person who hears it. However, for all of us who live here, it always implies pride.

If we are talking about multiple meanings and interpretations, the fact of the matter is, personal interpretation is that which guides our lives.  For example, the stories, legends and events found within the Torah/Bible are interpreted by each individual, denomination and religion differently. However, they all point to our essential covenant with God and the upholding of His commandments. The important points being, that the combination of belief and behavior equates to holiness in our own individual and communal lives.

What becomes truly important, here in the Bible Belt, and I would hope around the world, is the  combination of belief in God and pride in our states/country and how we blend the two together. For, when we combine belief, patriotism and action as one, the combination offers us a roadmap towards successful lives and futures. I hope that we will all follow this roadmap.