Tag Archives: independence-day

What Are We Really Celebrating Today on the 4th of July?

Posted on July 4, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  The kids and I listened to David Barton’s Wallbuilders’ podcast yesterday while driving.   It was pathetic that most people, those who were walking on the streets of Philadelphia, could not answer this question: “What do we celebrate on … Continue reading →

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Declaration of Financial Independence

Posted on July 2, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  To celebrate being debt-free, which happened for dh and me on June 19 last month, I changed the wording of Jefferson’s famous document and we had a family ceremony, using Zoom to connect the out-of-nest kids, so they could … Continue reading →

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Story for Independence Day: Grandpa Max’s Flag

Posted on July 3, 2018 by treeoflifemama

  Here’s a great story to read for Independence Day to your kids. It’s called “Grandpa Max’s Flag,” by Peggy Epstein. This story tells of what it’s like to live in a land where people don’t have the liberty we … Continue reading →

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Video to Watch on Independence Day about America as a Covenant Land

Posted on July 3, 2018 by treeoflifemama

Here’s a great video to watch on Independence Day to feel the sacredness of the covenant land of America. In this presentation, Rod Meldrum, gives quotes from the Book of Mormon and LDS church leaders. He also mentions how God … Continue reading →

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