God’s ways help in dark days This July 4th weekend we look back upon America’s history and are amazed at God’s provision and God’s protection. In the winter of 1777, George Washington decided to camp his army at Valley Forge. Valley Forge was barely 15 miles from Philadelphia. Because it lay in the fork where Valley Creek ran into the Schuylkill River it was easily defensible. With open fields nearby for drilling and ample wood for fuel and shelter, strategically Washington could not have chosen a better location. |