Freedom is not the right and the ability to do as one pleases, but the ability to move without constraint in the sphere for which God made us. Freedom therefore is not inconsistent with limitation and law. The bird is free only when it can move in the air unhindered. A worm is free when it is not prevented from moving in the ground–in a sphere which would mean bondage and death for many other creatures. A locomotive is not free unless its motion is confined to the two rails on which it was made to run. Man was made in the image of God to be like Him and to reflect his holiness. Consequently he is free only when he moves without constraint in the sphere of holiness and obedience to God’s law.
–”Christian Liberty,” in “Report of the Committee on Worldly Amusements,” Agenda: Synod of the Christian Reformed Church, To convene June 13, 1928 at Holland, Mich., p. 22.
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Ok guys, I am committing to this 28 day challenge, even though I don’t like committing to things like this for fear of failure. But, i do want to live my life with God, as if my life depends on it. I want to draw closer to Him and be a better example of Christ to those around me. So, please pray I do not get sidetracked. I want to stay focused on Him and what matters to Him. Who else is in this with me?
- kimberlyhaes, January 4th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
I’m in it with you Kim. And I’m going to ask Arlo to join me (although he’s not a big fan of online studies). It is a very important thing to take your life into account and check yourself spiritually. I think this will be so good for us-especially considering the journey we are about to take (as husband and wife) almost exactly at the end of this 28 days.
- girl4god, January 4th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Hello I don’t know how this works but I want to give this a try as it will be good for me and Cristy as we go ahead in our future together
- Arlo Gutierrez, January 4th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
I am absolutely in! As I have been coming here daily this past week I am amazed at how I am able to connect with God, through His word, in this place. I am excited to change my perspective and grow in my relationship with God in these next 28 days!
- Traci, January 4th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Lord God, please help me to be consistent with these devotions. I want Your will for my life, I want Your direction for my life, I want Your hope for my life… I don’t want to get in the way of what You have in store.
I love you Lord. Please lead me down the path of Your desire. Amen.
- leviticusx, January 4th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Ok my freinds! Im going for it. I will do my best to stay on daily and not get distracted with life as it tries to rob me of getting closer to my God. I pray all involved will grow tremendousaly from the experience.Love ya guys! Thanks for all you do.
- Jeff, January 4th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
I’m in too! I’ve recently been challenged to take a step back and reevaluate my life, my priorities, and especially my relationship with God. I want to truly spend time with Him and hear Him speak, rather than telling myself what I think He should tell me. I want this relationship to be a 24-7 thing, not just a 15 min. morning thing. I want to honor God with my life, and especially as I look to Him for direction in this next stage of life, I do not want any part of me to get in the way of discovering His will. It’s all for His glory.
- MissJJ, January 4th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
I am all in! God you know this is exactlly what my heart has been longing for and I have allowed myself to get caught up in the hurry of everyday life, but this day is YOURS! Walk me through the next 28 days 1 day at a time or hour by hour if need be….but help me walk away changed FOREVER! Thank you!
- anazgirl, January 5th, 2010 at 12:03 am
I am all in! God you know this is exactly what my heart has been longing for and I have allowed myself to get caught up in the hurry of everyday life, but this day is YOURS! Walk me through the next 28 days 1 day at a time or hour by hour if need be….but help me walk away changed FOREVER! Thank you!
- anazgirl, January 5th, 2010 at 12:05 am
Let’s do this!
- john, January 5th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
I was just looking at another site that was talking about moving forward, I need to keep walking, thanks 10th Dot for the prod.
- kdkelly32, January 6th, 2010 at 10:22 am
thanks for setting this up I really was lost looking for some help in growing in my faith
- Rachel, January 6th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
I’m really not sure what this 28 day challenge is all about, but I am going to do it. I am a follower of christ and I tihnk it is a really cool idea to set a website devotional thing.
Let’s do this.
- Staarienight, January 7th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
So, I am starting a week late, but I want to have more consistency in my devotions, so here it goes!
- MrsFritz, January 12th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I am starting a little late on the challenge…
but I know God wants me on this journey….
Growing Closer everyday…
thank you!!!
- maureenh926, January 15th, 2010 at 1:34 am
I didn’t learn about tenth dot ministries until this summer from Pastor Joe Castaneda at Camp Gilead in Carnation, Washington, but I’m still committing for the next 28 days! Praise the LORD!
- jesusismylife, August 5th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
I am recommitting myself to this 28 days.
in his grace,
- maureenh926, March 10th, 2011 at 1:09 pm