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the virtue of freedom

Technically, freedom isn't really a virtue, but it felt right to include this in the Virtues series. And of course, in the U.S. it's rather timely.

You can get this embroidery pattern by clicking through to Flickr and downloading the image. It is, appropriately, a free pattern. Now, If you'd like to read on about some of my thoughts on freedom, scroll on down. (Warning: I might discuss things that resemble politics and religion. Don't worry...it doesn't happen too often!)
Freedom
Here's the thing about freedom in America, and really, the world. We have governments that are set up based on the idea of freedom, but does that work? I mean, we create laws to grant freedom to some, while making laws to take freedom from others, and all the while, we ignore still others who desperately need some freedom.

This isn't really about governments though, because the freedom that they are trying to create is almost superficial. At least in a lot of cases. When people I know get all in a tizzy about rights that may be lost or granted, or such, I take heart in true freedom: Jesus the Messiah.

Christ has set us free! This means we are really free. Now hold on to your freedom and don't ever become slaves of the Law again. (Galatians 5:1 - Contemporary English Version)

9 comments:

  1. Amen! Our Wednesday night service last night was focused not only on our freedom as Americans, but our freedom because of what Christ has done for us. I'm going to try and make this my focus not just near Independence day, but everyday.

    Thank you for the pattern! I haven't gotten started yet on the virtues series but I really want to as soon as my WIP list is somewhat smaller.

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  2. You rock! :) And the pattern is just darling too.

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  3. Thank you for the pattern! And have a wonder and blessed 4th!

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  4. love this. so amazing!!

    Jenna
    http://thedutyfamily.blogspot.com/

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  5. Amen!...love this pattern:)

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  6. What a truly beautiful and amazing blog you have!
    So much inspiration and so much loveliness (o:

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  7. Thank you SOOOO much for this pattern! I absolutely LOOOVE it and loved it so much that I printed it out and made it! I just put together a post on my blog to show off my version (with links back here to yours). It won't go up until 11am EST today, but I just wanted you to know and I'll come back and post the link to the actual post here! Thank you so much again - I love my little liberty bell embroidery! : )

    -Mel the Crafty Scientist

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  8. It's officially posted here: http://www.thecraftyscientist.com/2012/07/liberty-bell-embroidery.html. Thank you so much again for this awesome pattern! It was perfect and I love my patriotic embroidery now! : )

    -Mel the Crafty Scientist

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  9. You are TOOOO sweet! I'm so excited you checked it out and thought my embroidery wasn't ridiculous (because I really just started) - totally made my day! thanks! : )

    -Mel the Crafty Scientist

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