Monday, July 2, 2018

BENJI Good morning! I’m Benji Riddle – Youth Director at Central United Methodist. We are fast approaching the Fourth of July, Independence Day, the great American celebration of the freedom that we hold so dear. We mark it with cookouts and fireworks; this year, let’s not lose sight of the real opportunity, with genuine hearts, to consider how fortunate we are. Take time to celebrate your freedom for it was hard fought and sorely won by those who came before us: In 1776 when we declared that all people are endowed by their creator with the right for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In the 1860’s when the truth was upheld that all people are created equal. In the 1940’s when tyranny and oppression were fought against and beaten on foreign shore. And the victory was won by One Man 2000 years ago on a hill outside of Jerusalem that won the eternal freedom of all who accept it. That man was Jesus. You are free, don’t forget the ones and the ONE who died to give you that freedom.