Five Pillars of the Fourth of July.

The “Twelve Day War” is over and the world is safer from nukes. The “Big Beautiful Bill” passed the Senate and should help many Americans. And the U.S. Supreme Court shut down “judge shopping” in a landmark case. 

Yet, a communist–Zohran Mamdani–could be the Big Apple’s next mayor if New Yorkers don’t wake up. And in the past two weeks, three close friends passed away. I prayed with two just before they entered “paradise.” 

What an up-and-down world we live in. 

As you celebrate the American Independence this year, please soothe your national and personal concerns with five rock-solid pillars of the Fourth of July. 

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Celebrating the World’s Three Greatest Documents

A vast array of words have been written during the 6,000 years of recorded history. Most are of little value–and for thousands of years, contained primarily the exploits of ego-centric kings.

Other works have inspired civilizations or offered valuable instruction or amusement.

But three stand out above all: The Bible, the Declaration of Independence, and the United States Constitution.

Let’s celebrate them this 4th of July week.

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The American Vision – Do You Share it?

For many years I was confused over the difference between a vision statement and a mission statement.

Eventually, I sorted it out and now teach courses on this subject at Faith International University.

Allow me to use our nation’s birthday–the 4th of July–to settle in your own mind the difference between vision and mission. We will do it through the eyes of the Declaration of Independence.

It’s our American Vision (Statement). Do you share it?

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