FREEDOM!

It has been a very busy two weeks since my last post. I have missed you all too.

Today is the 4th of July and my thoughts have turned to freedom. Many brave Americans have died, physically and mentally, to preserve the freedom we enjoy everyday. I regrettably admit that I take my freedom for granted; but I am truly grateful to all who have given of themselves to ensure my rights to vote, speak, earn money, and especially worship as I choose.

Around 1,350,000 Americans have died in wars fought for this country.
The freedom we have as Americans is a glimpse of what the blood of Christ has purchased for us.
The blood of Christ has freed us (those who believe in it's power), from hopelessness, sin, and death itself.

Freedom can only be purchased with sacrifice. Thank those who have sacrificed to purchase the freedom of America; and thank Christ for sacrificing himself to purchase the freedom of faith.