American independence means something different to all of us

Like no other form of communication, the written word, whether it be through proclamations or a simple text message, has had the power to bring us together, and also to divide.

On this Fourth of July, red and white stripes, and the beauty of 50 stars will be seen waving all around. Families will get together. Floats will be paraded. We’ll feel a sense of patriotism, knowing that we have the privilege and blessing of living in these United States.

Our country is young and continues to experience growing pains. Our leaders argue about things, mostly because they care about how America will look tomorrow, for us, and for future Americans.

We’ve had many ups and downs, but somehow we’ve come together and for the most part, have progressed towards that more perfect Union.

The road has been tougher for some than it has been for others.

It was in 1777 when she was first called The United States of America in Article 1 of the Articles of Confederation. In the State of Pennsylvania, in the city of brotherly love, the document was signed by our four fathers, many of them of strong Christian belief. Some ministers.