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“The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage.” Thucydides

“There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” Epictetus

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In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and he answered by setting me free.
Psalm 118:5

I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.
Psalm 119:32

I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
Psalm 119:45

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.
Luke 4:18-19

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
John 8:32

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
John 8:36

Into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
Romans 8:21

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
2 Corinthians 3:17

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1

You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.
Galatians 5:13

Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak.
1 Corinthians 8:9

In him [Christ] and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Ephesians 3:12

But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does.
James 1:25

Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.
James 2:12

Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.
1 Peter 2:16

They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.
2 Peter 2:19

"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves."
Abraham Lincoln

"I freed thousands of slaves. I could have freed thousands more, if they had known they were slaves."
Harriet Tubman

"No one is free when others are oppressed."
Author Unknown

"Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry

"A Christian man is the most free lord of all, and subject to none, a Christian man is the most dutiful servant of all, and subject to every one."
Martin Luther
Freedom of a Christian

"Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it."
Pericles

"None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free."
Goethe

"So long as the people do not care to exercise their freedom, those who wish to tyrannize will do so; for tyrants are active and ardent, and will devote themselves in the name of any number of gods, religious and otherwise, to put shackles upon sleeping men."
Voltaire

"The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage."
Thucydides

"Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear."
George Orwell

"O, Lord, I want to be free, want to be free, Rainbow round my shoulder, wings on my feet."
Traditional spiritual

FREE FROM THE LAW

Free from the law, O happy condition,
Jesus has bled and there is remission,
Cursed by the law and bruised by the fall,
Grace hath redeemed us once for all.

Once for all, O sinner, receive it,
Once for all, O brother, believe it;
Cling to the cross, the burden will fall,
Christ hath redeemed us once for all.

Now we are free, there’s no condemnation,
Jesus provides a perfect salvation.
“Come unto Me,” O hear His sweet call,
Come, and He saves us once for all.

“Children of God,” O glorious calling,
Surely His grace will keep us from falling;
Passing from death to life at His call;
Blessèd salvation once for all.

HE SET ME FREE

My soul is filled with joy and gladness
Since Jesus came to me.
His love has banished all my sadness,
From sin I am set free.

He set me free, He set me free,
I was blind, but hallelujah, now I see!
I shall ne’er forget the day
When He washed my sins away,
And He set, He set me free.

The Comforter divine is dwelling
Within my soul today;
His love to others I am telling
Since Jesus came to stay.

The grace of Jesus hath abounded
For all my sins I see,
Salvation walls have me surrounded,
From sin I am set free.

GLORIOUS FREEDOM

Once I was bound by sin’s galling fetters;
Chained like a slave, I struggled in vain.
But I received a glorious freedom,
When Jesus broke my fetters in twain.

Glorious freedom! Wonderful freedom!
No more in chains of sin I repine!
Jesus the glorious Emancipator—
Now and forever He shall be mine.

Freedom from all the carnal affections;
Freedom from envy, hatred and strife;
Freedom from vain and worldly ambitions;
Freedom from all that saddened my life!

Freedom from pride and all sinful follies;
Freedom from love and glitter of gold;
Freedom from evil temper and anger;
Glorious freedom, rapture untold!

Freedom from fear with all of its torments;
Freedom from care with all of its pain;
Freedom in Christ, my blessèd Redeemer—
He Who has rent my fetters in twain.

HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home,
When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m free,
For His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.

“Let not your heart be troubled,” His tender word I hear,
And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears;
Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,
When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Christmas Decorating and Family Christmas Traditions

Carol | November 24, 2009

Christmas Decorating and Family Christmas Traditions
http://parentingfreedom.com/2008/12/04/christmas-decorating-and-family-christmas-traditions/

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Swine Flu Hype

Carol | November 24, 2009

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/11/24/Superstar-CBS-Reporter-Blows-the-Lid-Off-the-Swine-Flu-Media-Hype-and-Hysteria.aspx

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The Piper, Trig, and Sarah Palin Pictures I Have Been Waiting For

Carol | November 24, 2009

http://gretawire.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/11/23/gov-palins-book-tour/

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Sarah Palin and Greta Van Susteren Interview

Carol | November 24, 2009

This made me feel better last night after watching the final episode of JonJerk and Kate Plus Eight.

Edited to add full interview:

Sarah Palin and Greta Van Susteren (Nov. 23, 24)

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Sarah Palin Meeting Billy Graham, Book Tour

Carol | November 23, 2009

Matters of faith, politics on table as Palin visits Graham
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/topstories/story/1070916.html

Sarah has been posting pictures on her Facebook. Scroll down for the ones with her family and Billy Graham.
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=180735258434#

http://www.politico.com/singletitlevideo.html?bcpid=1155201977&bctid=52071802001

http://www.politico.com/singletitlevideo.html?bcpid=19407224001&bctid=52063473001

Edited to add:

Franklin & Billy Graham Meet with Sarah Palin
http://www.billygraham.org/News_Article.asp?ArticleID=727

Sarah Palin, Baby Trig, and Billy Graham

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1137883230?bctid=52269908001

http://www.ktuu.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=4318465&at1=News&h1=Palin’s book tour inspires supporters in middle America&flvUri=&partnerclipid=

Palin’s book tour inspires supporters in Midwest
http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=11542898

“People are coming here not only to have Palin sign their copy of her autobiography, but to lay eyes on the person they believe will lead a conservative revival in the United States.”

Sarah Palin and Baby Trig

Matters of faith, politics on table as Palin visits Graham
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/topstories/story/1070916.html

“He’s followed her career and likes her strong stand on faith,” said son Franklin Graham, who was present for the 2 1/2-hour get-together. “Daddy feels God was using her to wake America up.”

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Sarah Palin: Must-Read Story of Trig, Her Baby with Down's Syndrome

Carol | November 22, 2009

Sarah Palin: my life with a Down’s syndrome child
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6926726.ece

There are too many good quotes, so you will have to follow the link.

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Sarah Palin Interviewed by Barbara Walters

Carol | November 21, 2009

Sarah Palin and Barbara Walters Interview [Skip ahead if you have seen the first couple segments]

Sarah Palin and Barbara Walters Interview ABC’s “20/20″

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Sarah Palin Interviews with Bill O'Reilly, Dennis Miller, and David Brody Part 2

Carol | November 20, 2009

Sarah Palin and Bill O’Reilly Interview Part 1

Sarah Palin and Bill O’Reilly Interview Part 2

Sarah Palin and Dennis Miller Interview

Sarah Palin and David Brody (700 Club) Interview Part 2

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The timing of Oprah's resignation is likely an attempt to ensure Obama's second term… Will she be the VP candidate or cheerleader?? Double "O" Hopeychangey!

Carol | November 19, 2009

Her show has been getting more liberal every year. Many times, the show is simply too filthy to watch.

Oprah Winfrey to Leave Talk Show in 2011
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/oprah-winfrey-leave-talk-show-2011/story?id=9131633

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Palin Power

Carol | November 19, 2009

CABLE NEWS RACE
NOV. 18, 2009

FOXNEWS HANNITY/PALIN 4,200,000
FOXNEWS O’REILLY 3,868,000
FOXNEWS BECK 2,512,000
FOXNEWS GRETA 2,383,000
FOXNEWS BAIER 2,235,000
FOXNEWS SHEP 1,980,000
MSNBC OLBERMANN 1,041,000
CNNHN GRACE 1,036,000
MSNBC MADDOW 957,000
CNN KING 835,000
MSNBC HARDBALL 625,000
CNN COOPER 611,000

http://www.foxnews.com/projects/pdf/111909_PalinPoll.pdf

I understand that 300,000 copies of Going Rogue were sold the FIRST DAY.

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Christmas Decorating and Family Christmas Traditions

Swine Flu Hype

The Piper, Trig, and Sarah Palin Pictures I Have Been Waiting For

Sarah Palin and Greta Van Susteren Interview

Sarah Palin Meeting Billy Graham, Book Tour

Sarah Palin: Must-Read Story of Trig, Her Baby with Down's Syndrome

Sarah Palin Interviewed by Barbara Walters

Sarah Palin Interviews with Bill O'Reilly, Dennis Miller, and David Brody Part 2

The timing of Oprah's resignation is likely an attempt to ensure Obama's second term… Will she be the VP candidate or cheerleader?? Double "O" Hopeychangey!

Palin Power