Working Out
by Kara Stephens on August 22nd, 2024
God has given us the power to transform our lives and to grow deeper in relationship with Him. But that desire to change has to start with us. Today we are looking at surrendering our lives to God by being obedient. Let’s pray together before we dive into this topic.  Lord, we are so thankful that we have You to guide us in life. I pray that we are able to take a deeper look at who we are and how ... Read More
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The Many Ways to Get Involved at The Tree Church Lancaster
by The Tree Church on August 21st, 2024
Discover how you can connect, serve, and make an impact at The Tree Church Lancaster. Join us and be part of our vibrant community! Read More
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Power in Powerless Places
by Elisabeth Hostetter on August 21st, 2024
Death on a cross. We know this as a symbol of God’s love, but when Jesus was walking the earth, it was not seen this way. It was a gruesome death reserved for criminals, one of the worst punishments of that time.Before we take a closer look at the cross, let’s take a moment to invite God here with us today.Jesus, there aren’t words enough to thank You for the sacrifice You made for me, for the fre... Read More
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Washed and Renewed
by Cheyenne Miller on August 20th, 2024
Today, we are going to talk about how we were given a gift in our salvation. The gift of the Holy Spirit. Let’s first begin with some prayer.God, thank You for today. Thank You for another day that I get to live out Your plan for my life. Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit that walks alongside me. I wouldn’t be able to do this life without You, so thank You. Be with me today. Guide my thoug... Read More
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It’s Grace that Saves
by Nathan Fulk on August 19th, 2024
The wonderful blessing of salvation is something none of us could ever earn by our own doing. God’s grace did this for us! He eternally saves every believer who places their faith in Him. We cannot earn it, but only receive this free gift. Let’s pray….Heavenly Father, thank You for salvation. Thank You for saving a sinner like me. I’m so glad there is nothing I must do to be saved. I only need to ... Read More
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The Helmet of Salvation
by Tree Church Daily on August 18th, 2024
Today, let's prepare our hearts for what God wants to do through our time in corporate worship. We need the Holy Spirit to lead us and show us what He is doing currently and what He wants to do in us. This involves praying and asking Him to make us aware of His activity in our lives. If you're new to prayer and still trying to understand how God speaks to us, pray the prayer below, expecting that ... Read More
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Day of Reflection
by The Tree Church Daily on August 17th, 2024
From all of us on the Tree Church Daily team, we hope you have had an amazing week in your dedicated time with God. We pray that you were both 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. Take time to answer the prompts below, either by writing in a notebook or journal, or recording a voice memo on ... Read More
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A Life Pleasing to God
by Mary Johnson on August 16th, 2024
Today we are looking at Psalm 15 where David asks and answers the question, “Who can be in God’s presence?”. It is an intimidating and scary question to ask, but also encouraging when we know the answer. We are going to look at the topic of what it means to live a life pleasing to God. Let’s start off with prayer.God, I desire and need Your presence. I want to live a life that is pleasing to You, ... Read More
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The Need for God
by Kara Stephens on August 15th, 2024
Today we are diving into Psalm 14, where David describes how people do not live in a way that shows that God exists. Yet, if we are true disciples of Jesus, we need to make sure that we are living our lives in a way that shows He does exist. We are going to look at the topic of our need for God. Would you join me in prayer before we get started?God, we need You. You know our hearts and our natural... Read More
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Unfailing Love
by Renee Frederick on August 14th, 2024
In today’s psalm, we find David full of despair as he wrestles with the idea that God seems distant and unresponsive to his concerns. But by the end of the psalm, David has regained his faith and can once again rejoice in the goodness of God. Before we begin, let’s open our time together with a prayer.Heavenly Father, thank You for today. Help me to have purity of heart, clarity of vision, and inc... Read More
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Trusting God at His Word
by Bethany Hoffmann on August 13th, 2024
Life will bring trials and tribulations. Every day we walk through a world of unknowns. We can choose to look around us and see all the “what if’s” or we can ask God and trust Him at His Word. When we do this, all the “what if’s” become “God IS.” The questions and confusion become peace when we trust God at His Word.Let us pray and invite God into this moment right now to guide us and open our hea... Read More
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Remember This
by Chris Reed on August 12th, 2024
One of the constant themes in the Psalms is God’s provision and protection. The psalmists make it clear that protection doesn’t mean comfort or ease, but in the midst of our difficulties we look to God as our protection. Let’s start today with prayer:Father, Would Your love and mercy be what sustains me in the troubles I face. I am asking that You would help me to live from the truth that You go b... Read More
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A Week in the Psalms
by Tree Church Daily on August 11th, 2024
We are purposed to set aside Sundays at the Tree Church Daily as a special time to engage our hearts and minds in worship, prayer, and fellowship. It is a day to devote to God, and for seeking His will for our lives. This involves praying and asking the Holy Spirit to speak His truth to us. As you start your day, let’s pray…Heavenly Father, You are my source of light in an often dark world. Help m... Read More
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Day of Reflection
by The Tree Church Daily on August 10th, 2024
From all of us on the Tree Church Daily team, we hope you have had an amazing week in your dedicated time with God. We pray that you were both 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. Take time to answer the prompts below, either by writing in a notebook or journal, or recording a voice memo on ... Read More
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Power in Numbers
by Terri Byron on August 9th, 2024
This week we have been looking at how faith in action is contagious and today, our scripture relates the account of Jesus talking with the Samaritan woman at the well. Even a label such as “social outcast” didn’t stop Jesus from having a divine encounter with her. Please pray with me, inviting God into this time.Father, I know that when I come to You with an open heart seeking Your understanding a... Read More
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A Faith Restored
by Corey Brown on August 8th, 2024
This week, we've explored how our faith, when used as a shield, can inspire and support others, forming a unified front against life's challenges. Today, we look at how Jesus also locks arms with us to defend our faith.Heavenly Father, open our hearts to Your truth today. Guide us in ways to strengthen our faith. Let us keep a perspective of others’ encouraging faith and help us model a genuine fa... Read More
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Praying for the Gospel
by Heather Fox on August 7th, 2024
We continue to explore what it means to follow Jesus. This week, we focus on the shield of faith, and how one step of faith begets more and encourages others to follow suit. Before we begin, let’s start with a prayer.Heavenly Father, we praise You and thank You for Your presence in our lives. In times of uncertainty and unrest, I pray we continue to trust You will see us through and that we take t... Read More
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Growing Stronger Together
by Zach Stephens on August 6th, 2024
Today we're going to look at what it means to grow stronger together. Before we jump into the scripture for today, would you join me in prayer?Lord, I ask that as I go to Your word to see what You have to say about being together, You would show me what this looks like in my life. Help me to see how my spiritual health has so much to do with the spiritual health of those I am in relationship with.... Read More
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The Believer’s Hope
by Jennifer Sosniak on August 5th, 2024
This week we are exploring what it means to follow Jesus, especially through struggles, as the world observes us. Take a moment and begin with this simple prayer:Heavenly Father, thank You for Your mercy and grace. Help me be humble, kind, and teachable in every encounter with Your children. Continue to show me how to love in my words as well as in my actions. Transform my thinking to reflect a de... Read More
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Shield of Faith – Contagious Faith
by Tree Church Daily on August 4th, 2024
Today, let's prepare our hearts for what God wants to do through our time in corporate worship. We need the Holy Spirit to lead us and show us what He is doing currently and what He wants to do in us. This involves praying and asking Him to make us aware of His activity in our lives.If you're new to prayer and still trying to understand how God speaks to us, pray the prayer below, expecting that G... Read More
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Day of Reflection
by The Tree Church Daily on August 3rd, 2024
From all of us on the Tree Church Daily team, we hope you have had an amazing week in your dedicated time with God. We pray that you were both 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. Take time to answer the prompts below, either by writing in a notebook or journal, or recording a voice memo on ... Read More
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Shielded by Obedience
by Sophia Redzinak on August 2nd, 2024
We continue in the series Following Jesus, and today we will explore the concept of being shielded by obedience. Let’s begin with prayer.Heavenly Father, I come to You full of gratitude. Help me to open Your word today, receive Your truth, and invite You into my moments of discomfort. Amen.Daniel 3:16-28 (NLT)16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend o... Read More
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An Opportunity for Joy
by Renee Frederick on August 1st, 2024
As we continue in the series Following Jesus, today we will look at how we can find joy, even in seasons of turmoil, through our relationship with Jesus. Before we begin, let’s open our time together with a prayer.Heavenly Father, You are the creator of the universe and all things in it. How is it that You can love someone as insignificant as me? I marvel and feel humbled when I think about how mu... Read More
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Stand Firm
by Kara Stephens on July 31st, 2024
We are in a spiritual battle each and every day. There is an enemy that is always lurking and waiting for the right moment of weakness in us to find their way into our minds and hearts. Today, we are going to look at the topic of standing firm. God has called us to stand firm in our faith, so we can withstand the attacks. Join me in prayer first before we get started.God, I am so thankful that I h... Read More
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