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Jen encourages women to embrace both the beauty and bedlam of their everyday lives at BeautyandBedlam.com. A popular speaker, worship leader, and author of Just Open the Door: How One Invitation Can Change a Generation, Jen lives in North Carolina with her husband, five children, and a sofa for anyone...

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  1. Beautifully said! So many children and even adults give no thought to the precious freedoms that so many have courageously fought and lost their lives for the freedoms we so take for granted. I pray God, in His mercy and grace will open the hearts that have closed to Him and the true meaning of this July 4th holiday.
    Thank You, for your uplifting and encouraging post. Blessings to all who will visit here today. Have a safe and Happy Independence Day, Jen. Blessings always!

  2. Hi Jen and Happy July 4th. We used to have many traditions back in the day. My one cousin was born 7/4/1948 so his family always had a big situation, but now I am alone, so nobody to celebrate with, but I must say I love Winston Churchill and the quote you gave us from him is perfect for the day. Independence Day is what we should be celebrating and not just a day off. Also, Jen, I am on the outskirts of Philadelphia. Did you know that the Congress is actually going to do 2 sessions at Independence Hall, very soon. Hope they stop this rangling and start really listening to each other. Hugs to you Jen. I always love your devotionals that you give us……………Betsy Basile

    • I didn’t know that interesting fact about Congress doing sessions at Independence Hall. Thanks for sharing that. Now I want to do some research. I’m sorry you didn’t have anyone to celebrate with this year but maybe for some future holidays, that will change. I bet others would love to have your company. Have a marvelous Monday, Betsy. 🙂

  3. Hi Jen,

    My father-in-law fought in WWII earning a Purple Heart. He is no longer with us but the flag the soldiers presented us at his burial along with a 21-gun-salute is proudly displayed directly inside our front door – the centerpiece for the holiday! We remember his courage and sacrifice as we say grace over our hamburgers and hotdogs.

    Thank you for sharing your cool tradition, Jen, that was birthed while being sardined in a minivan,

    Lisa Wilt
    PS-I’m sharing on socials x 2

    • WOW!! LISA! A purple heart is something younger generations can’t wrap their brain around. Honestly, I can’t even imagine all they went through in fighting for our freedom. Thank you to your husband’s family for all they sacrificed as well. I’m sure the stories you all share around this time of year are unbelievable. Many blessings to you this July.

  4. Jen,

    The younger generations have no idea the sacrifices made each time we went to war. Most think of the 4th of July as simply a day off work, punctuated with hotdogs, hamburgers & fireworks. They don’t know the daring determination it took to leave England & start a new country. My father-in-law was in the air force for twenty years. We now have the flag soldiers presented us at his funeral.

    Courage is fearless fortitude in the face of danger or trials. True grit & determination to achieve or accomplish something.

    Blessings 🙂

    • I will definitely remember this “Courage is fearless fortitude in the face of danger or trials.” Many thanks to your father in law for his service (and in turn a huge thanks for your extended family who sacrificed as well.)