Quote from Forum Archives on July 4, 2003, 6:14 am

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

Happy Birthday America!

On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from England and Democracy was born. Every day thousands leave their homeland to come to the "land of the free and the home of the brave" so they can begin their American Dream.
The United States is truly a diverse nation made up of dynamic people. Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate that freedom and indepen-dence with barbecues, picnics, and family ga-therings. Through the Internet we are learning about and communicat-ing with people of different nations, with different languages and different races throughout the world. Bringing the world closer with understanding and knowledge can only benefit all nations.
We invite all nations to celebrate with Americans online this Fourth of July.
Happy Birthday, America

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***Jesus On The 4th Of July ***

 

We gather ‘round to celebrate

On Independence Day

Pay homage to our country

As the children run and play.

With barbeques and picnics

And fireworks in the air

The flag we own is proudly flown

To show how much we care.

The stars and stripes spell freedom

She waves upon the breeze

While bursts of colors can be seen

Above the towering trees.

This is all quite wonderful

We revel in delight

But God above in divine love

Has brought this day to light.

With just a stroke of liberty

A touch of His great hand

He gave democracy to us

And helped this country stand.

The stripes upon our stately flag

Were touched by His sweet grace

Each star of white that shines so bright

Reflects His loving face.

So as you turn to face the flag

For battles that were fought

Be filled with pride for those who died

And freedoms that were bought.

But don’t forget to thank the One

That gives the bright display

The reason why we paint the sky

On Independence Day

~ Marilyn Ferguson ~

 

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*~* How Do You Dress For Church  *~*

Come as you are:

One Sunday morning the congregation of a ritzy church with
vaulted ceilings, handcarved oak pews, stained glass windows
and deep plush carpet had a stir.

 

A man came in just minutes  before the service was to begin

and he was dressed horribly.
He had on boots, overalls, a flannel shirt, and a cowboy hat.

The congregation was aghast!  Many quickly sent notes to
the minister about this concern.

 

At the end of the service the minister greeted the humbly

dressed man and asked him if he enjoyed the service.

 

The man exclaimed that he enjoyed it very much.

 

The minister asked the man to consider possibly
dressing differently, and told him to pray to Jesus about he
would have him dress if he should return again.

 

The next week  the man returned. He was dressed the same

and once again the congregation was disturbed.

 

At the end of the service the minister greeted the man again

and asked him what he had  been told by Jesus concerning his

how to dress for church.

The man exclaimed, "I spoke with Jesus about this but Jesus
said he didn't know how I should dress for this church
because He has never been here."

 

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Have a Blessed Day

Dave and Barbara

 

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