On July 4, 1776, the leaders of England’s thirteen North American colonies signed a document known as the “Declaration of Independence”, proclaiming America’s freedom from British rule. The 4th of July is celebrated annually in the U.S. with parades and fireworks displays. As Christians, when we put our faith in Jesus, it is as if we are signing a “Declaration of Dependence”, expressing our total dependence on Jesus for our salvation. June 30, 2010