The Declaration of Independence

“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.” Isaiah 6:8 KJV
He suggested that this young Virginian, Thomas Jefferson, be on that committee of five. But who else should be on that committee? It would probably be impossible for the Bible to mention all the characters that made a story happen. We basically know nothing about Alon, except for the fact he will play a very minor role in our story. It was my first summer as a plumber’s helper.

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4th of July 2015 - Fredericksburg Car Show - VW Beetle (Inside)
“And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?” Luke 7:42 KJV

One of the most exciting parts of young person’s life is that first new car. The biggest of those issues was I didn’t have any money and I would have to get a loan. Maybe there are times when others need us to believe in them, too.

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Stack of different books on Abraham Lincoln - Washington DC
“Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.” John 21:3 KJV

Here in our country we are very fortunate to have so many institutes of higher learning. We have colleges, universities, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and a host of other available programs to help us better ourselves and our careers. Sometimes I believe we take this education for granted, like it is something we are owed. Education is a gift and those who recognized that often are better at taking advantage of it.

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