Independence Day | JOY for Today

In this country, we take freedom seriously. It's synonymous with the United States of America. But what is freedom? Freedom, exercised properly, brings great joy. This Independence Day, we ask you to consider that freedom comes with responsibility. Our forefathers labored to create a land free from oppression and tyranny . Are you choosing to live a life in service to freedom for others or are you chained to selfishness? " Fireworks and American Flag on the 4th of July " courtesy of Good Free Photos . Independence Day Choices: Did You Know... Five we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects Musings from the Mrs. Bible Verses and Quotes About freedom. Activity Suggestions Fireworks, crafts, and history. Did You Know: We have John Adams to thank for our firework tradition? His vision of Fourth of July celebrations written in a letter to his wife states: "It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solem