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All Truth Is God's Truth
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All Truth Is God's Truth

May 29th, 2026

Paul declares that God's

Take 20 · May 28th, 2026

Wisdom in All Things

This passage beautifully connects divine wisdom with the physical world:

Sermons · May 27th, 2026

The Unnecessary War: Faith & Science | Pastor Tim Moore

Science asks what, when, where, and how. Scripture asks who and why. When those two frameworks are confused, conflict follows. When they are understood as answering different questions, something else becomes possible.

The Branch Podcast · May 27th, 2026

Conviction Without Compromise: Truth, Grace, and the Way of Jesus | The Branch

Take 20 · May 27th, 2026

The Word Became Flesh

While the Book of Nature reveals God's power and creativity, only the Book of Scripture reveals His heart and purpose. The eternal Word—through whom all things were made—entered our physical universe as Jesus Christ. This is the ultimate intersection of the material and the divine. Science can explain how your body functions, but only God can tell you why you exist. Jesus didn't come to condemn our curiosity or intellectual pursuit; He came to reveal the Father's love and reconcile us to our Creator. In Christ, we see that God is not distant or detached from His creation but intimately involved, even entering it Himself. Today, thank God for revealing not just His power through creation, but His person through Christ.

Tree Church Bible Study · May 27th, 2026

Ruth 3:1–9 | Ruth and Boaz at the Threshing Floor | TCBS

Ruth 3 gets complicated. Naomi has a plan, the text raises real questions, and character is put to the test.

Take 20 · May 26th, 2026

Foundations That Cannot Be Shaken

The psalmist describes God as the architect of creation, setting the earth on its foundations and establishing the boundaries of the seas. These poetic descriptions aren't scientific textbooks—they're worship songs celebrating God's sovereign power over all creation. When our interpretations of Scripture conflict with observable reality, we must humbly reconsider our understanding rather than reject truth. God invites us into honest inquiry, not fearful rigidity. Your faith doesn't need to be threatened by scientific discovery; instead, let it expand your understanding of God's magnificent design. The same God who

Take 20 · May 25th, 2026

The Heavens Declare His Glory

God speaks to us through two magnificent books—Scripture and Nature. Today's psalm reminds us that creation itself is a divine testimony, constantly proclaiming God's glory without uttering a single word. When you look at the night sky, observe the intricacy of a flower, or marvel at the complexity of your own body, you're reading from God's Book of Nature. This revelation is available to everyone, everywhere, at all times. Take time today to step outside and truly observe creation. What does it tell you about God's power, creativity, and care? Let nature's testimony deepen your worship. Science doesn't diminish God's glory—it magnifies it, revealing the extraordinary intelligence and intentionality behind everything that exists.

Take 20 · May 22nd, 2026

Choosing Jesus' Way Over Culture's Way

Culture offers an easy path when the church hurts you: cancel, leave, quit, repeat. But Jesus offers a harder, better way—one that keeps hearts soft and relationships strong. Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Outdo one another in showing honor. Put others' needs above your own, not because they deserve it, but because Jesus did this for you. Being hurt by fellow believers is inevitable, but your response is your choice. Will you become jaded and toxic, or will you become more like Jesus? The world's method makes everyone a victim. Jesus' method gives everyone hope. Today, commit to Jesus' way: stay engaged, love earnestly, pursue reconciliation, and trust that God is building something supernatural through imperfect people—including you.

Take 20 · May 21st, 2026

The Ministry of Reconciliation

Jesus gives clear instruction when hurt happens: go directly to the person. Don't post about it, don't gather allies, don't let bitterness fester—go. Whether you've been offended or you've offended someone else, Jesus says the same thing: pursue reconciliation immediately. This requires fighting FOR the relationship rather than fighting to WIN the argument. Listen to understand their heart, not to prepare your rebuttal. Speak to honor, not to wound. View their faults through the lens of grace God has shown you. Reconciliation isn't optional for followers of Jesus—it's commanded. Is there someone you need to approach today? Don't wait until it feels comfortable. Leave your gift at the altar and go.

Take 20 · May 20th, 2026

Covering One Another in Love

Tree Church Bible Study · May 20th, 2026

Ruth 2:14-23 | What Boaz said at mealtime | TCBS

Boaz did more than offer Ruth a meal. Pastor Stacey Crawford, Pastor Chris Reed, and Pastor Anthony Lombardi unpack what it cost and what it meant.

Sermons · May 19th, 2026

WHEN THE CHURCH HURTS | Pastor Matthew Johnson

Church hurt is real. But is it actually church hurt? Pastor Matthew Johnson takes an honest look at what the Bible says about why it happens and what to do about it.

Take 20 · May 19th, 2026

Love Like Jesus Loved

Jesus gave us a

Take 20 · May 18th, 2026

We Are One Body

The church isn't a collection of consumers gathering for services—it's a supernatural body where radically different people become interdependent through Christ. Jews and Greeks, slaves and free, all backgrounds and personalities, united not by similarity but by the Spirit. This calling challenges our cultural instincts. We naturally gravitate toward people like us, but Jesus calls us to something deeper: covenant community. Bodies fight for health; amputation is always a last resort. Today, consider: Are you treating your church family as expendable, or are you committed to the health of the whole body? Your presence, gifts, and love aren't optional—they're essential to the body's function.

Take 20 · May 15th, 2026

The Narrow Gate and Wide Invitation

The gate is narrow, but the invitation is universal. Jesus doesn't exclude people; people exclude themselves by choosing the wide, easy path that leads to destruction. The narrow way isn't difficult because God is restrictive—it's difficult because it requires surrendering our self-constructed paths. Many will say

Take 20 · May 14th, 2026

The Power of Jesus’ Name

Peter had no silver or gold, but he possessed something infinitely more valuable: the name of Jesus. That name healed the lame beggar, and that same name brings salvation to all who call upon it. When threatened by religious authorities who demanded silence, Peter boldly proclaimed that salvation exists in no other name. This wasn't religious superiority; it was witnessed reality. Peter had seen Jesus crucified, buried, and resurrected. He had experienced transformation that no other philosophy or religion could provide. The exclusivity of Jesus isn't about limiting options—it's about proclaiming the only solution that actually works. Today, consider: have you experienced the power of Jesus' name in your own life? Your testimony becomes your boldness.

Tree Church Bible Study · May 13th, 2026

Ruth 2: 8-13 | Then said Boaz unto Ruth... | TCBS

Boaz gave Ruth more than she came for. Pastors Stacey, Matthew, and Chris unpack generosity, God's timing, and the grace of Jesus in Ruth 2:8-12.

Take 20 · May 13th, 2026

Love Expressed Through Obedience

Love without obedience is merely sentiment. Jesus repeatedly connects loving Him with keeping His commands—not as legalistic burden, but as relational reality. When you love someone, you naturally align your life with theirs. Obedience becomes the language of love. This challenges our culture's definition of love as unconditional acceptance without transformation. God's love is unconditional, but relationship with Him requires response. Today, identify one area where you call Jesus

Take 20 · May 12th, 2026

The Way, The Truth, The Life

Thomas's honest confusion reveals our own: