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FReeper Canteen ~ Happy Independence Day!! ~ 4 July 2017
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Posted on 07/03/2017 6:02:31 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
The FReeper Canteen Presents...
~ Independence Day, July 4, 1776 ~
Preamble to the Declaration of Independence
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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Celebrate Freedom
July 4, 2017
The law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 8:2
After being kidnapped, held hostage for thirteen days, and released, New Zealand news cameraman Olaf Wiig, with a broad smile on his face, announced, I feel more alive now than I have in my entire life.
For reasons difficult to understand, being freed is more exhilarating than being free.
For those who enjoy freedom every day, Olafs joy was a good reminder of how easily we forget how blessed we are. This is also true spiritually. Those of us who have been Christians for a long time often forget what its like to be held hostage by sin. We can become complacent and even ungrateful. But then God sends a reminder in the form of a new believer who gives an exuberant testimony of what God has done in his or her life, and once again we see the joy that is ours when we are free from the law of sin and death (Rom. 8:2).
If freedom has become boring to you, or if you tend to focus on what you cant do, consider this: Not only are you no longer a slave to sin, but you are freed to be holy and to enjoy eternal life with Christ Jesus! (6:22).
Celebrate your freedom in Christ by taking the time to thank God for the things you are able and free to do as His servant.
Living for Christ brings true freedom.
Some of the spiritual giants of the church were profoundly changed by Pauls Spirit-inspired words in Romans. One of those was Martin Luther (14831546), a German theologian, writer, and reformer of the church. As a monk, Luther struggled with the impossible task of trying to be righteous on his own merits or works. The words of Romans 1:17, The righteous will live by faith, led Luther to realize that justification (being made holy) is through faith by Gods grace alone. God through His Word lifts the burden of sin and sets us free.
Who can you share the freeing words of Romans with today? Alyson Kieda
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:03:15 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:07:15 PM PDT
by
al baby
(May the Forceps be with you Hi Mom Its a Joke friends)
To: al baby
May we share the commitment of those who, 241 years ago, pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:09:36 PM PDT
by
lightman
(Trump = A glorious amalgamation of Andrew Jackson, Teddy Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan!)
To: All
Thank you to all the brave, courageous colonists who gave blood and life to our great country...
The only way we can ever show what you meant to this country is to strive with all we have to preserve what you earned for us...
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:09:47 PM PDT
by
JBW1949
(I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
To: The Mayor
O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance,
granting to Thy people victory over all their enemies,
and by the power of Thy Cross preserving Thy commonwealth.
Do Thou,
Who of Thine own good will wast lifted up upon the Cross,
O Christ our God,
bestow Thy bounties upon the new Nation which is called by Thy Name;
make glad in Thy might those who lawfully govern,
that with them we may be led to victory over our adversaries,
having in Thine aid a weapon of peace and a trophy invincible.
—Orthodox Troparion and Kontakion of the Cross
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:13:43 PM PDT
by
lightman
(Trump = A glorious amalgamation of Andrew Jackson, Teddy Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
So many people know so little bout this country.
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:16:21 PM PDT
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:21:08 PM PDT
by
dforest
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; Soaring Feather; SandRat; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:23:21 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
WOOOOHOOOOO!
HOORAY Americans.
Thanks to all who have served, all who are serving and all who will serve in the future.
241,2,3,4,5...to 250
WOW!
The best of times. Enjoy.
America
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:32:43 PM PDT
by
PGalt
To: All; Kathy in Alaska; AZamericonnie; laurenmarlowe; beachn4fun; LUV W; radu; mylife; SandRat; ...
Happy Independence Day To The Canteen
*Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave*
Have A Great Celebration
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:38:56 PM PDT
by
MEG33
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To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today's sustenance for body and soul. Happy Independence Day!! Have fun with family.
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:49:28 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: radu
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:54:09 PM PDT
by
mylife
(the roar of the masses could be farts)
To: MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; 300winmag; ..
~ Happy Independence Day!! ~
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
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New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Anchorage
To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are proud of each and every one of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open. The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.
NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:56:24 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Everybody!
Rode my bike along the beach through bunches of fireworks! It was noisy and awesome.
Happy Independence Day!
(((HUGS)))
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posted on
07/03/2017 6:59:16 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: al baby
Good evening, al baby....and Happy Independence Day to you!
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posted on
07/03/2017 7:00:10 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
From Boston.com... Why fireworks on the Fourth of July? John Adams, thats why.
A day after the Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776 yes, July 2 Adams wrote a letter from Philadelphia to his wife back home in Boston commemorating the day.
His letter to Abigail Adam, dated July 3, 1776, read in part:
But the Day is past. The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.
I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.
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posted on
07/03/2017 7:02:16 PM PDT
by
Prov1322
(Enjoy my wife's incredible artwork at www.watercolorARTwork.com! (This space no longer for rent))
To: lightman
Happy Independence Day, lightman! God Bless them all!!
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posted on
07/03/2017 7:03:40 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thank you Kathy! You too my FRiend.
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posted on
07/03/2017 7:05:54 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: JBW1949
Happy Birthday, America!! Hello JBW1949.
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posted on
07/03/2017 7:15:21 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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