What would Jesus think about Independence day?
"To be a place of we the people, we have to be a place that is truly for all people, and how do we do this if we don't talk about the stolen land that America rests on?" -- Kaitlin B Curtice in Native The LORD proclaims: Stop at the crossroads and look around; ask for the ancient paths. Where is the good way? Then walk in it and find a resting place for yourselves. But you said, “We won’t go!” (Jeremiah 6:16 CEB) July 4th is a time of celebration, where we commemorate the declaration of independence from the formerly British colonies, known as the United States. In the nearly 250 years as an independent nation, it has grown from an economic experiment for the British empire to an empire that impacts nearly every economy on the planet. With that growth, the quality of life for many has improved as indicated by lengthening life expectancies, disposable income, retirement systems, and accessible healthcare. While many will see the expansion as a sign of d