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Title: 4TH OF JULY Post by: Brother Love on June 30, 2003, 05:25:05 AM 4TH OF JULY
Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated, but they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his Ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags. Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton. At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. Some of us take these liberties so much for granted, but we shouldn't. So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots Brother Love :) Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: nChrist on July 01, 2003, 03:17:00 AM Oklahoma Howdy to Brother Love,
I do give thanks for those patriots and the many more who followed in their steps. The call to duty has come many times since then, and we have been blessed to have men and women of courage and faith answer that call, many in horrendous struggles that claimed the lives of many millions. The call to duty will undoubtedly come again, and it may be on our own soil. I think we should give thanks daily for the men and women who paid for the freedoms we enjoy. In their remembrance, we should be ready to follow in their steps. In Christ. Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: Brother Love on July 01, 2003, 05:57:18 AM Oklahoma Howdy to Brother Love, I do give thanks for those patriots and the many more who followed in their steps. The call to duty has come many times since then, and we have been blessed to have men and women of courage and faith answer that call, many in horrendous struggles that claimed the lives of many millions. The call to duty will undoubtedly come again, and it may be on our own soil. I think we should give thanks daily for the men and women who paid for the freedoms we enjoy. In their remembrance, we should be ready to follow in their steps. In Christ. Amen Brother Brother Love :) Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: Alfie on July 01, 2003, 10:45:54 PM Thank you, Brother Love, and have a safe and fun 4th of July.
Truly we take so much for granted. Let us give thanks to our patriots, and fellow Americans in the Armed Forces, and in uniform who have given so much. Alfie Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: Brother Love on July 02, 2003, 05:16:52 AM Thank you, Brother Love, and have a safe and fun 4th of July. Truly we take so much for granted. Let us give thanks to our patriots, and fellow Americans in the Armed Forces, and in uniform who have given so much. Alfie Welcome and Thank you Brother Love :) Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: Psalm 119 on July 03, 2003, 09:42:16 PM Brother Love,
Thank you for reminding us of our heritage that we have in this great nation. Psalm 119 Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: Brother Love on July 04, 2003, 04:49:50 AM Brother Love, Thank you for reminding us of our heritage that we have in this great nation. Psalm 119 Thank you Brother Love :) Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: Brother Love on July 04, 2003, 04:51:02 AM Happy Fourth of July,
America! Dear beloved in Christ, This is one more oppurtunity to ask God's blessing over America and upon our serviceman overseas and at home, and to whish you and your loved one a very happy and blessed 4th of July. Thank you for your love and care, and God bless you. In Christ, Brother love :) Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: Brother Love on July 04, 2003, 05:49:49 AM There is much to be concerned about in America today.
But on our nation's Independence Day, be sure to take time to enjoy the many good things we have. Yes, our freedoms are at stake and much work needs to be done. Still, celebrate the day that launched the land of the free and the home of the brave. Have fun with family and friends, knowing we are still a nation under God with the tools we need to correct her course, thanks to our founding fathers. Have a happy Fourth of July! And may God bless you for standing with Him! Brother Love :) Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: TigerLily on July 04, 2003, 09:23:37 AM (http://www.fortunecity.com/millenium/blyton/60/rwbcake.gif)
Hey all u great american friends of mine!! wishing you all a happy 4TH ;D ;D (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/fireworks/051.gif) (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/fireworks/13.gif) (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/fireworks/fireworkeww.gif) (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/Romance/heartsclr.gif) TL (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/Romance/rose1.gif) Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: Ambassador4Christ on July 04, 2003, 06:22:10 PM (http://www.fortunecity.com/millenium/blyton/60/rwbcake.gif) Hey all u great american friends of mine!! wishing you all a happy 4TH ;D ;D (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/fireworks/051.gif) (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/fireworks/13.gif) (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/fireworks/fireworkeww.gif) (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/Romance/heartsclr.gif) TL (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/Romance/rose1.gif) WOW!!!!! Thanks tigerlily and Brother Love you made my day Grace & Peace Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: ollie on July 04, 2003, 07:09:46 PM Thank you one and all for these great fourth of July messages and graphics.
Brother Love, the history lesson was very interesting. We need to remember these people. TigerLily, your fireworks and other artworks were awesomely invigorating to the sense of sight.. What if King George would have given representation to the colonists in parlament? Hmmmmmmm? Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: TigerLily on July 04, 2003, 08:14:34 PM Hey A4C and ollie,, your welcome.. Hope you all are having a great day!!
Lyas TL (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/fireworks/fireworks5.gif) (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/fireworks/051.gif) (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/plants/flower-rose-grow.gif) Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: Whitehorse on July 04, 2003, 10:40:53 PM Wow! Those are great pictures! Thanks for making my holiday.
Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: Symphony on July 05, 2003, 08:39:26 AM (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgDdAsEVUBU8dzl3AKVls1h8HAxP7k9tR1usfIFV5vLNftC3jYJckCmbWQ2pR4Vp1vW2DvikhTncKbz7tuoMVSVRCTGR*m7IAAuiH1gPpKE/tweety.gif?dc=4675415696575060956) Oooooooh, I WUV da pixures. OHHHH, do it some more, do it some more!! (I first came here on ChristiansUnite, one year ago--July 4th, 2002--just a coincidence...before "the crash") Title: 4TH OF JULY Post by: Ambassador4Christ on July 05, 2003, 09:17:17 AM (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgDdAsEVUBU8dzl3AKVls1h8HAxP7k9tR1usfIFV5vLNftC3jYJckCmbWQ2pR4Vp1vW2DvikhTncKbz7tuoMVSVRCTGR*m7IAAuiH1gPpKE/tweety.gif?dc=4675415696575060956) Oooooooh, I WUV da pixures. OHHHH, do it some more, do it some more!! (I first came here on ChristiansUnite, one year ago--July 4th, 2002--just a coincidence...before "the crash") I WUV you brother ;D Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: ollie on July 05, 2003, 10:14:12 AM (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgDdAsEVUBU8dzl3AKVls1h8HAxP7k9tR1usfIFV5vLNftC3jYJckCmbWQ2pR4Vp1vW2DvikhTncKbz7tuoMVSVRCTGR*m7IAAuiH1gPpKE/tweety.gif?dc=4675415696575060956) Oooooooh, I WUV da pixures. OHHHH, do it some more, do it some more!! (I first came here on ChristiansUnite, one year ago--July 4th, 2002--just a coincidence...before "the crash") Title: TRUE LIBERTY Post by: Ambassador4Christ on July 05, 2003, 07:04:57 PM TRUE LIBERTY
As true Americans celebrate their liberty, true Chris- tians should rejoice in the even greater liberty which they have in Christ. Our Lord said: "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" and "If the Son, therefore, shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed" (John 8:32,36). Likewise St. Paul declares that believers in Christ have been made "free from sin" and have become "servants to God," who deals with us in grace (Rom. 6:22). It is strange that so many sincere religious people ac- tually wish to be in bondage to the Mosaic Law, which can only judge and condemn them for their sins. Peter called the law: "a yoke...which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear" (Acts 15:10). Paul called it "the handwriting of decrees, that was against us, which was contrary to us" (Col. 2:14). He called it "the ministration of death" and "the min- istration of condemnation" (II Cor. 3:7,9). He challenged those who "desired" to be under the law: "Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?" (Gal. 4:21). "For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written. Cursed is every one that CONTINUETH not in ALL things which are written in the book of the law, to do them" (Gal. 3:10). Thank God, "Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us" (Gal. 3:13). Man always responds better to grace than to law. The law was "added because of transgressions" (Gal. 3:19). "By the law is the knowledge of sin" (Rom. 3:20). But Christ died for our sins and now true believers serve God from gratitude and love. Hence Rom. 6:14 says: "Sin shall not have dominion over you, for ye are not under the law but under grace." Since Christ has redeemed us from the law (Gal. 4:5) God says to every true believer: "Stand fast, therefore, in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage" (Gal.5:1). Title: Re:4TH OF JULY Post by: TigerLily on July 05, 2003, 07:28:04 PM (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/jungle/zoo2.gif)
Hey BLUE.. Just wishing you happy anniversary lol.. here are some pics,, i know u enjoy them and use them so here are a few cute ones for your pleasure.. (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/jungle/giraffe1.gif) (http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/jungle/chest.gif)(http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/jungle/elebubble.gif)(http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/jungle/GJ-Chimps.gif)*HAHAH to cute*(http://www.animations.dabsol.co.uk/jungle/elephant-sit.gif) Title: Re:TRUE LIBERTY Post by: ollie on July 05, 2003, 08:36:24 PM TRUE LIBERTY The perfect law of liberty in Christ in the land of libertyAs true Americans celebrate their liberty, true Chris- tians should rejoice in the even greater liberty which they have in Christ. Our Lord said: "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" and "If the Son, therefore, shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed" (John 8:32,36). Likewise St. Paul declares that believers in Christ have been made "free from sin" and have become "servants to God," who deals with us in grace (Rom. 6:22). It is strange that so many sincere religious people ac- tually wish to be in bondage to the Mosaic Law, which can only judge and condemn them for their sins. Peter called the law: "a yoke...which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear" (Acts 15:10). Paul called it "the handwriting of decrees, that was against us, which was contrary to us" (Col. 2:14). He called it "the ministration of death" and "the min- istration of condemnation" (II Cor. 3:7,9). He challenged those who "desired" to be under the law: "Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?" (Gal. 4:21). "For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written. Cursed is every one that CONTINUETH not in ALL things which are written in the book of the law, to do them" (Gal. 3:10). Thank God, "Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us" (Gal. 3:13). Man always responds better to grace than to law. The law was "added because of transgressions" (Gal. 3:19). "By the law is the knowledge of sin" (Rom. 3:20). But Christ died for our sins and now true believers serve God from gratitude and love. Hence Rom. 6:14 says: "Sin shall not have dominion over you, for ye are not under the law but under grace." Since Christ has redeemed us from the law (Gal. 4:5) God says to every true believer: "Stand fast, therefore, in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage" (Gal.5:1). Thank you God, In the name of Jesus Christ. Title: Re:TRUE LIBERTY Post by: Brother Love on July 09, 2003, 04:40:28 AM TRUE LIBERTY The perfect law of liberty in Christ in the land of libertyAs true Americans celebrate their liberty, true Chris- tians should rejoice in the even greater liberty which they have in Christ. Our Lord said: "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" and "If the Son, therefore, shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed" (John 8:32,36). Likewise St. Paul declares that believers in Christ have been made "free from sin" and have become "servants to God," who deals with us in grace (Rom. 6:22). It is strange that so many sincere religious people ac- tually wish to be in bondage to the Mosaic Law, which can only judge and condemn them for their sins. Peter called the law: "a yoke...which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear" (Acts 15:10). Paul called it "the handwriting of decrees, that was against us, which was contrary to us" (Col. 2:14). He called it "the ministration of death" and "the min- istration of condemnation" (II Cor. 3:7,9). He challenged those who "desired" to be under the law: "Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?" (Gal. 4:21). "For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written. Cursed is every one that CONTINUETH not in ALL things which are written in the book of the law, to do them" (Gal. 3:10). Thank God, "Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us" (Gal. 3:13). Man always responds better to grace than to law. The law was "added because of transgressions" (Gal. 3:19). "By the law is the knowledge of sin" (Rom. 3:20). But Christ died for our sins and now true believers serve God from gratitude and love. Hence Rom. 6:14 says: "Sin shall not have dominion over you, for ye are not under the law but under grace." Since Christ has redeemed us from the law (Gal. 4:5) God says to every true believer: "Stand fast, therefore, in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage" (Gal.5:1). Thank you God, In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen Brother Love :) |