For I delivered unto you, first of all, that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. — I Corinthians 15:3-4 July 4 is Independence Day — and, may I say, my birthday. Across the USA, people will celebrate the tremendous freedom we enjoy (and hopefully, my birthday). Truly, we are blessed!