 As we approach July the 4th, I wonder how many of us really think much about the sacrifice, the suffering, and the price that so many have paid so that we could have this freedom. This morning I'd like to lay aside some of the hoopla and celebration and take a look into the real substance and strength of this country and the church so that we might have a deeper and more meaningful appreciation of our freedom, both our national freedom and the tremendous spiritual freedom that can be found in Christ.