JULY 2017

FREEDOM’S BASE

The month of July brings thoughts of freedom to the forefront of our nation.  We call ourselves “The Nation of the Free”.  We announce to the world that we are “one nation under God” and that we are a Christian nation.  Just saying it does not make it be.  Our actions as the people of the nation, from our personal actions and words and those of our leaders, have to reflect a genuine reality before we can say this is honestly true.  Let’s use the month of July to really put our words and mottos into reality.  To do that we need to begin with reaffirming our faith in Jesus Christ and letting Him shine through our lives.  Let’s promote the love and action of Jesus day by day and pray that God bring this same spirit into the lives of those that lead us.  I want to share the following with you to reflect upon.

The Price of Freedom

"Those who would give up
an essential liberty
for temporary security,
deserve neither liberty
nor security."
~ Benjamin Franklin ~

Our forefathers knew perilous times
of spilt blood on the sod,
They battled to preserve the creed:
one nation under God.

Since then the bold and brave have fought
on land and sky and sea,
courageous, valiant heroes died
to keep this country free.
For freedom is a priceless thing,
a gift beyond compare ~
A privilege immeasurable,
maintained by fervent prayer.

Americans, take heed
 to what our forefathers held fast:
   Unless our faith be firm in God
this nation shall not last.

~ Connie Hinnen Cook ~

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God bless!  Fred