We pride ourselves on our solutions to the minor problems we encounter, but we can never conquer our greatest problem— sin—in our own strength.

Sneaky Pete's Day LXIV) and Dependence Day LXIII, green rockets have also been sold, amidst green explosions on the main map. Now, it is true that Israel cannot develop its own planes overnight and may need to temporarily depend on external sourcing, but then Israel should at the very least diversify its sourcing and expedite a revamped fighter jet program that would eventually make the country fully independent. He died on the Cross, was buried, and then rose from the dead three days later, demonstrating that He has power over death, that He took the wrath of God for our sins, and that He has secured our hope of eternal life.From the book Aisha's Moonlit Walk: Stories and Celebrations for the Pagan Year, by Anika Stafford (Boston: Skinner House, 2005).

In the fictional city of Thousand Spires, Cornerstone Day marks the date when the cities of Farhome and Canlas grew big enough to meet each other at the site of the laying of the cornerstone of the Cathedral of Light.Observances of Independence Day began as early as the following year with 13-gun salutes in various places. The War for Independence had begun over a year earlier, and now on July 4, 1776, representatives from all 13 colonies declared, “That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved. That’s a very American thing, and it undercuts the communal aspect of Christianity as the Body of Christ. The term "Dependence Day" was coined as a parody of politician Nigel Farage's statement that "it (leaving the European union) will be like our independence day". It is a thumping big generalisation to assert that charities in the "developing world" are any more or less dependent on the state than counterparts in the West.

Even if we agree that politics and charitable work may not be fully divorced, it is clear that governments in the developing world have a long-term interest in allowing charities to be independent.The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal.

Dependence Day is an unofficial holiday in the United States, on July 3rd, which commemorates the 169-year relationship between the United Kingdom and the 13 American Colonies. And now every year with fireworks and cookouts and lots of red, white, and blue, we celebrate our independence.

So while we celebrate America’s independence this week, may we all celebrate and cherish our dependence on God every day of our lives. But it’s fun for me, and one of the most fun parts is creating holidays within the contexts of fantasy cultures. The reference to Vivala and his followers dumping herbal tea into the harbor is a reference to the Boston Tea Party. I’m not talking about passivity where you do nothing or sit on the couch and wait till God pushes you off—dependency is all about allowing God, via the Holy Spirit, to empower your every moment.