On July 4, 1776, the USA declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. This is a national holiday and we commemorate this special event with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating our history.  

We hope that often discussed is whether our founding fathers established the guidelines of our nation, “Under God.”   One example of many that makes it clear of their intention is a prayer by George Washington. President George Washington wrote a prayer addressed to "O most glorious God, in Jesus Christ" and ended it with this: "Let me live according to those holy rules which thou hast this day prescribed in Thy Holy Word. Direct me to the true object, Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth and the Life.    John Adams said ... These blessings are not accidental – they are blessings of God. This is ... John Adams believed that the Fourth of July should be a religious holiday.

As Christians we are strong believers that our great country follows the tradition that, “IN GOD WE TRUST.”    What is so encouraging is that all of this dates back to our founding patriots. They read the Bible. They prayed and worshipped God. They established the laws and institutions of America on the biblical ethic. They dreamed of this country's future years being blessed by God. What a heritage they passed on to us.  What a treasure we have to encourage and provide us much needed hope and comfort at this troubling time in history. America's true patriotism is God-based for it is totally reliant on His provisions for our liberties to continue!