Is Following Jesus Worth It?
by The Tree Church on July 17th, 2025
Jesus promises life and eternity, but is the sacrifice worth it? Discover what following Him truly requires and offers Read More
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Are God's Commands Optional?
by The Tree Church on July 17th, 2025
Discover why God's commands are not suggestions and how full obedience to scripture leads to protection, direction, and peace. Read More
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The Destructive Power of Gossip
by The Tree Church on July 17th, 2025
Learn how gossip erodes trust, disrupts unity, and keeps us from reconciliation, and how scripture calls us to a better way. Read More
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When Scripture Challenges Your Beliefs
by The Tree Church on July 17th, 2025
Explore how a biblical worldview guides Christians to engage culture with truth, humility, and love. Read More
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The Transformative Power of Truth
by Tree Church Everyday on July 17th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: John 8:31–32, Romans 12:1–2Be 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 ... Read More
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What a Pastor Means When He Says, “You Should Be Reading Your Bible.”
by Chris Reed on July 16th, 2025
I can remember exactly where it sat in my childhood home. The family Bible had a permanent place in the dining room atop our vintage 70’s record player—you know, the kind that looked like a permanent piece of furniture. Everything about it said this book was important. Its white leather cover was embossed with Holy Bible in gold filigree. It was the size of a briefcase and sat erect and on display... Read More
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God's Ways Are Not Our Ways
by Tree Church Everyday on July 16th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Isaiah 55:8–9, Romans 11:33–36Be 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 attenti... Read More
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The Cost of Discipleship
by Tree Church Everyday on July 15th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 16:24–28Be 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 attentive to both wha... Read More
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Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
by Tree Church Everyday on July 14th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 16:13–20Be 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 wha... Read More
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Obedience and Blessing
by Tree Church Everyday on July 11th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: James 1, Joshua 1Be 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 wh... Read More
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The Living Word
by Tree Church Everyday on July 10th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Hebrews 4, John 1Be 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 wh... Read More
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Tradition Versus Truth
by Tree Church Everyday on July 9th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Colossians 2, Mark 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... Read More
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The Heart of the Matter
by Tree Church Everyday on July 8th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Jeremiah 17; Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 15:18-20Be 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 pho... Read More
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The Authority of God’s Word
by Tree Church Everyday on July 7th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 15; Psalm 119:105-112Be 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 attentiv... Read More
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Living for the Eternal
by Tree Church Everyday on July 4th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: 2 Corinthians 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... Read More
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The Reward of Faithfulness
by Tree Church Everyday on July 3rd, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 19Be 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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Handing Grief to God
by Meilah Willaman on July 2nd, 2025
The loss of someone we love makes a tremendous impact on our lives. Because grief takes on different intensities and forms, everyone handles it differently. When I experienced the loss of both grandparents within two years, it affected me deeply. They were my parental figures for the entirety of my life. They raised me, taught me everything I know, and were the people I looked to for almost everyt... Read More
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Trusting Jesus in the Trial
by Tree Church Everyday on July 2nd, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: James 1Be 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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Treasuring Jesus Above All
by Tree Church Everyday on July 1st, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Philippians 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 y... Read More
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The Cost of Following Jesus
by Tree Church Everyday on June 30th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Mark 8Be 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 high... Read More
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Living in Light of Eternity
by Tree Church Everyday on June 27th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Philippians 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 y... Read More
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The Reality of Judgment and the Hope of Salvation
by Tree Church Everyday on June 26th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 25Be 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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What Makes Central Ohio Churches Unique?
by The Tree Church on June 25th, 2025
Discover what makes the best churches for families in Ohio stand out—and why The Tree Church is a trusted choice in Central Ohio. Read More
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The Urgency of Spiritual Fruitfulness
by Tree Church Everyday on June 25th, 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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