Freedom from Rules - The Crosswalk Devotional - January 11

PLUS...5 Things a Wife Really Needs (But Doesn’t Know How to Ask For)  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Freedom from Rules By Meg Bucher “And now, just as you accepted Christ [Jesus]( as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your [faith]( will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” [Colossians 2:6-7]( NLT Parents quickly understand the necessity of rules in order to keep their children safe. When toddlers, the rules are simple but often life or death! Rules like don’t run out into the street; don’t touch a hot stove; don’t run into a burning campfire; don’t jump into the water without a life jacket before you can swim …don’t get lost. When they reach school age, the rules include manners- respecting their teachers and other adults in their lives; and honesty, studying hard for tests instead of peering over another classmate’s paper. As they grow older, the rules become a more tangled mess of morality we, ourselves, struggle alongside our kin to maintain. At any age, rules more often allow us to become the best version of ourselves rather than inhibiting us from experiencing life to the full.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [5 Things a Wife Really Needs (But Doesn’t Know How to Ask For)](  Joy Allmond There are numerous things wives need from their husbands, but they don’t know how to articulate them, or they hesitate to ask because of the tension they fear the question will bring.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [5 Ways for Homeschoolers to Stay Motivated Through the Winter Months](  Amanda Idleman Here are a few creative ways to keep learning fun and the atmosphere bright in your home during the winter months.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [American Idol Winner Iam Tongi ‘If I Could Only Fly’ Acoustic Video](  GodTube.com American Idol winner Iam Tongi has turned in a stunning and moving performance of a classic country music tune, “If I Could Only Fly.”  [WATCH NOW →](        [10 Ways You May Be Destroying the Church](  Jennifer Slattery What if we, the congregants, are the reason for a stagnating or declining congregation?  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           According to the book of Galatians, what will happen to those who preach a false gospel? A. they will be imprisoned under Jewish law B. they will be eternally condemned C. they will be forgiven D. they will be taught the true gospel [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2024 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk. Â