Why More Families Are Returning to Church in Central Ohio
by The Tree Church on June 4th, 2025
More families are returning to church in Central Ohio. Here's why—and what it means for local communities. Read More
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Most Welcoming Churches in Central Ohio
by The Tree Church on June 4th, 2025
Explore the most welcoming churches in Central Ohio, with a spotlight on The Tree Church’s community, values, and locations. Read More
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Take Time For God
by Chris Reed on June 4th, 2025
Every morning around 8:30 am, the staff receives a text message with only four letters: TTFG. This message from Pastor Matthew is a simple reminder inviting us to do the profound; it is a call to Take Time For God. This is the language we use at The Tree for reminding ourselves that the most important thing we do every single day is to purposely set aside time to spend with God. Why? Because our c... Read More
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Cleansing from the Inside Out
by Tree Church Everyday on June 4th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 15Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you ... Read More
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Guarding Your Heart
by Tree Church Everyday on June 3rd, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Proverbs 4Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you ... Read More
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The Fruit of Our Hearts
by Tree Church Everyday on June 2nd, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 12Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you ... Read More
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Staying Spiritually Awake
by Tree Church Everyday on May 30th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 12:43–45, Revelation 3:15–16Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be a... Read More
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Welcome to Tree Church Everyday
by Tree Church Everyday on May 29th, 2025
Welcome to Tree Church Everyday: Discipleship for Everyday Living! This blog exists to inspire and equip everyday people to follow Jesus in the rhythms, routines, and real-life moments of daily life. We believe discipleship isn’t reserved for Sundays—it happens in kitchens, cars, workplaces, and conversations. Through written, audio, and video content, we’ll share powerful stories, practical tools... Read More
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Cultivating Kingdom Fruit
by Tree Church Everyday on May 29th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 12:33, Galatians 5:22–23Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be atten... Read More
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Living the Kingdom Now
by Tree Church Everyday on May 28th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 12:28, Luke 17:20–21Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive... Read More
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Learning to Listen
by Tree Church Everyday on May 27th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: 1 Kings 19:11–13, John 10:27–28Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attent... Read More
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The Depth of God’s Love
by Tree Church Everyday on May 26th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Romans 5Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you hi... Read More
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Living Sabbath Outwardly
by Tree Church Everyday on May 23rd, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Galatians 5Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you... Read More
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Abiding to be Renewed
by Tree Church Everyday on May 22nd, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: John 15Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you hig... Read More
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Trusting God Through Rest
by Tree Church Everyday on May 21st, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 62Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you hi... Read More
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Reframing the Sabbath Through Jesus
by Tree Church Everyday on May 20th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 12Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you ... Read More
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Embracing the Rhythm of Rest
by Tree Church Everyday on May 19th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Genesis 2Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you h... Read More
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Anchored in Peace
by Tree Church Everyday on May 16th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Philippians 4Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what y... Read More
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Freedom Through Grace
by Tree Church Everyday on May 15th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Galatians 5Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you... Read More
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Walking the Hard but Holy Road
by Tree Church Everyday on May 14th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 7Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you h... Read More
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Receiving the Invitation
by Tree Church Everyday on May 13th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 11Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you ... Read More
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Posture of Dependence
by Tree Church Everyday on May 12th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Proverbs 3Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you ... Read More
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Growing Through Correction
by Tree Church Everyday on May 9th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Hebrews 12Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you ... Read More
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Loving God Through Action
by Tree Church Everyday on May 8th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: John 14Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you hig... Read More
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