Fireworks and Freedom: The Reason Behind Independence Day

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Smart Living with Grit and Grace

Darlene Brock & Julie Bender from GritandGraceLife.org

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Fireworks and Freedom: The Reason Behind Independence Day – 288

Smart Living with Grit and Grace

14 minutes 54 seconds

4 months ago

Fireworks and Freedom: The Reason Behind Independence Day – 288

If your knowledge of how Independence Day came to be is a little fuzzy, settle in for a brief history lesson!

In this podcast episode, co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender recount America's origin story, starting with Great Britain's imposition of taxes and military presence in the colonies. You'll discover how the Declaration of Independence came to be and why it's significant (see the related resources section below for more), as well as our duty as women of faith (and Americans) to not only recognize our nation's flaws and failures but to correct them.

For the little ones or fun-loving folks in your family, Darlene and Julie share 10 fresh ways to celebrate the holiday. We're not talking about BBQs—have you ever tried watermelon bowling or hosting a 1776 party? Sign us up!
Quote of the episode:
“So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free” (John 8:36).
Resources
Mentioned

* Learn how to set up an outdoor movie theater here
* Want to send a care package to a military service member? USPS removes the guesswork with its Military Care Kit—the kit is free and includes 6 boxes, address labels, envelopes and priority mail tape.

Related
Want more on this topic? Check out these articles and podcasts:

* "The Beauty of the Declaration of Independence"
*
"How Can We Teach our Kids the True Meaning of Freedom? with Brooke Raybould – 199"

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