1 Corinthians 1:18-24 (NLT)18 The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. 19 As the Scriptures say,“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise
       and discard the intelligence of the intelligent.”20 So where does this leave the philosophers, the scholars, and the world’s brilliant debaters? God has made the...  Read More

We are purposed to set aside Sundays at Tree Church Daily as a special time to prepare our hearts and minds for fellowship, worship, and prayer. It is a day to devote to God, and to learn more about what He wants for our lives. This involves praying and actively seeking His presence as we gather together.   If you are new to prayer and still trying to understand how God speaks to us, pray along wi...  Read More

From those of us on the Tree Church Daily team, we hope that you have had an amazing week in your purposed time with God. We pray that you were challenged and encouraged by God’s word and His presence in your daily life.Today we want you to do something simple, yet incredibly important. We want you take time to write in a notebook, journal, or record a voice memo in your phone answering the prompt...  Read More

Psalm 5 (NLT)O LORD, hear me as I pray;    pay attention to my groaning.2 Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God,    for I pray to no one but you.3 Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD.    Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.4 O God, you take no pleasure in wickedness;    you cannot tolerate the sins of the wicked.5 Therefore, the proud may not stand in your pres...  Read More

Today we are exploring Psalm 4 and how King David sought comfort and strength from the Lord, instead of blaming others for his problems, doubts, and burdens. Before we launch into today’s reading, let’s ask God to be with us today through this simple prayer. As you read or listen, invite God into your heart.Dear Lord, thank You for the peace and joy I feel whenever I seek Your presence. Holy Spiri...  Read More

Psalm 3 (NLT)
1 O Lord, I have so many enemies;
    so many are against me.
2 So many are saying,
    “God will never rescue him!”3 But you, O Lord, are a shield around me;
    you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
4 I cried out to the Lord,
    and he answered me from his holy mountain.5 I lay down and slept,
    yet I woke up in safety,
    for the Lord was watching over me.
6 I am n...  Read More

Psalm 2 (NLT)Why are the nations so angry?    Why do they waste their time with futile plans?2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle;    the rulers plot togetheragainst the LORD    and against his anointed one.3 “Let us break their chains,” they cry,    “and free ourselves from slavery to God.”4 But the one who rules in heaven laughs.    The Lord scoffs at them.5 Then in anger he rebukes them,...  Read More

Psalm 1 (NLT)1 Oh, the joys of those who do not    follow the advice of the wicked,    or stand around with sinners,    or join in with mockers.2 But they delight in the law of the LORD,    meditating on it day and night.3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank,    bearing fruit each season.Their leaves never wither,    and they prosper in all they do.4 But not the wicked!    They are lik...  Read More

Sundays at the Tree Church Daily are a day to prepare our hearts for what God wants to do through corporate worship. We need the Spirit to lead us and show us what He is doing currently and wants to do in us. This involves praying and asking Him to allow us to be aware of His activity in our lives.  If you are new to prayer and still trying to understand how God speaks to us, pray the prayer below...  Read More

From those of us on the Tree Church Daily team, we hope you have had an amazing week in your purposed time with God. We pray that you were challenged and encouraged by God’s word and His presence in your daily life.Today, we want you to do something simple yet incredibly important. We want you take time to write down or record a voice memo in your phone answering the prompts below. This does not n...  Read More

This week we are exploring how God and His ways are often confusing, yet it’s in the cross that God’s ways begin to make sense. Jesus laid down His life for the church (His bride). How should this impact your life as a Christ-follower? Take a moment to reflect and begin with a simple prayer.Heavenly Father, sometimes I get confused and wander. Sometimes I don’t take things as seriously as I should...  Read More

John 13:34-35 (NLT)34 So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.ReflectionThe idea of loving other people as we love ourselves was not a new command that Jesus was giving here in this passage of scripture. The emphasis here was HOW to love one anothe...  Read More

You and I are sinners in need of forgiveness. How’s that for an introduction to today’s devotion?! While it may not be what we want to hear, it’s the truth. In today’s devotion, we are going to look at how God responds to the heartfelt sinner’s prayer, and how His work on the cross allows us to experience forgiveness. Please join me in prayer as we begin:Holy Spirit, would You speak to me today? W...  Read More

Today we will be talking about fatherly love - the love of a father towards his children. Some of us have had great father figures, but others of us may not have had such men in our lives.Let’s be challenged to think about this topic and seek God’s presence in this area of our lives.God, thank You for today. Thank You for Your love, grace, and mercy towards me. Open and soften my heart. Show me ho...  Read More

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This week, we are talking about how the cross brings clarity to God’s love. More specifically, today we will be reflecting on how God’s love for humanity is unconditional because “everyone” removes any conditions relating to past sins in our lives.I want to begin with a simple prayer to invite God to move in our hearts:God, move in my heart today. Let me be open to the things You want to speak thr...  Read More

Sunday is the day most churches gather for worship. At the Tree Church, we like to be purposed to take the time to prepare our hearts for what God wants to do through corporate worship. We believe the Spirit meets with us daily, yet something unique happens when we gather to worship together. We want to be attentive to what the Spirit is doing in these moments, because when the Spirit speaks, it h...  Read More

Saturday is a day to reflect on everything that God has spoken to you this week and how it will affect your life going forward.From those of us on the Tree Church Daily team, we hope that you have had an amazing week in your personal time with God. We pray that you were challenged and encouraged by God’s word and His presence in your daily life.Today we want you to do something simple yet incredib...  Read More

Psalm 71:20-21 (NLT)20 You have allowed me to suffer much hardship,but you will restore me to life againand lift me up from the depths oft he earth.21 You will restore me to even greater honorand comfort me once again. ReflectionAfter my late wife passed away, one of the most unsettling parts of the grieving/healing journey was when people would quote scripture to me about how loving our God is an...  Read More

Romans 8:28 (NLT)And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.Reflection It goes without saying that if we could be happy all the time, we would choose to be, and a lot of the suffering in the world would be nonexistent. It’s rare for someone to enjoy suffering; I’m sure many of us experience frustration...  Read More

Today we explore how to entrust our pain, suffering, and burdens to the Lord. We’ll take time to reflect on this and seek the Spirit for His guidance. As we reach our limitations in dealing with our pain, God is not distant or emotionally detached. Rather, He deeply cares for His children and desires us to trust Him. Let us start with a simple prayer in acknowledgement of these truths.Holy Spirit,...  Read More

Hebrews 4:15-16 (NLT)15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.ReflectionHave you ever said to someone, “you just don’t understand”? Maybe it was a time that you were going ...  Read More

This week, we are learning how the cross brings clarity to the pain we experience, and today, we are going to focus specifically on praying through the pain in our lives. Today’s time will likely bring up some tender moments, so let’s ask the Lord to walk through our pain with us.Father in heaven, open my heart to the abundance you have for me. Help me trust in Your promises that You are close to ...  Read More

We are purposed to set aside Sundays at Tree Church Daily as a special time to prepare our hearts and minds for worship, fellowship, and learning. We desire to feel the Holy Spirit working in our lives, guiding and leading us as we go about our day. We know that through prayer and corporate worship, we will feel His presence and His love.   If you are new to prayer and still trying to understand h...  Read More