We are exploring the nature of truth and the claim that Jesus makes to be the truth. But we live in a world of á la carte truth, so coming to terms with such an exclusive claim can be off-putting. We must ask Christ to open our hearts to hear why He would demand our full trust and loyalty, so let’s start there. Please pray with me:Holy Spirit, if I am being honest, I don’t know if I like having so...  Read More

This week, we are pressing into the truth that has been revealed through Jesus. We are inundated with imposter truths every day from other influences we allow in our lives. I know for me, this often obscures the truth, and we need the Holy Spirit to help us discern between the two.Holy Spirit, I am so sorry for the voices that have influence in my life outside of Yours. Give me discernment and wis...  Read More

As we progress in the series Following Jesus, we are learning more about how God has revealed His truth through Scripture, and that even Jesus studied the scriptures. We don’t have to figure out truth on our own if we trust and listen to what God tells us. Before we begin, let’s invite the Holy Spirit into our time of learning and reflection, with a prayer.Heavenly Father, I love You. I am so than...  Read More

This week, we are exploring what it truly means to die to ourselves and live a life immersed in God’s truth. Take a moment to reflect and begin with a simple prayer.Heavenly Father, thank You for all that You have done for me. I thank You for the inexplicable sense of peace You have given me. Help me don the armor of Your truth and model the radical life of Jesus. Guide me as I gird myself in Your...  Read More

Sundays at Tree Church Daily are a day to prepare our hearts for what He 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, ant...  Read More

Saturday is a day to reflect on all that God was speaking 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 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 important. We want yo...  Read More

As we progress in the series Following Jesus, we are learning more about how Jesus confronted the evils of the spiritual realm. He modeled this for the early disciples, as well as for us, in many different ways. Before we delve further into today’s topic, let’s invite the Holy Spirit into this time of learning and reflection with a prayer.Heavenly Father, Your love has no boundaries and Your grace...  Read More

Logan community! We come with exciting news from The Tree Church, a beacon of faith and community in Central Ohio. As our vision for spreading the message of love and faith continues to grow, we are thrilled to announce our expansion into the heart of Logan. The Tree Church, formerly known as Lancaster Community Church, has been a steadfast presence in Central Ohio since 1999. From humble beginnin...  Read More

Prayer is powerful. It seems cliche to say that, but when we truly comprehend the power that prayer can have in our lives, we realize just how needed and necessary it is. Today, we are looking at the topic of prayer and the effect it can have in our lives. Join me in praying before we get started.God, I thank You for the opportunity to come to You at all times through prayer. I pray right now that...  Read More

We continue with our series of Following Jesus, and this week we further examine Jesus’ confrontation with the spiritual realm and what impact this can have on our lives. Let’s begin with prayer:Heavenly Father, I pray for Your guidance, Your support, and, as always, Your love and grace. Shield me with the armor with which You clothed Jesus as I navigate and overcome areas of my life that are spir...  Read More

Matthew 4:1-11 (NLT)Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry.3During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.”4 But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say,‘People do not live by bread alone,  but by every word th...  Read More

As we continue in the series Following Jesus, we are learning more about how Jesus confronted the evils of the spiritual realm. I’d like to start us off today with a simple prayer and I invite you to make it your prayer as we go through today’s devotion:Holy Spirit, speak to me today. Allow me to focus my time and devotion on Your word. As I continue throughout my day and these next few moments of...  Read More

Sundays at Tree Church Daily are a day to prepare our hearts for what He 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, ant...  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 prom...  Read More

Today, as we continue in the series, “Following Jesus,” we will further explore what it means to die to ourselves. It is important for us to understand how truly ephemeral our life here on earth is, compared to the eternal life our Father has promised us.Let’s open our hearts and minds to what God has for us as we begin with prayer. Please join with me.Heavenly Father, it is truly my desire to hav...  Read More

Today, we are going to talk about living our lives for Christ. More specifically, how our lives should look if we truly believe that Jesus died for our sins. Before we do so, let’s take a moment to prepare our hearts.God, be with me in this moment. Prepare my heart for the things You are going to speak to me. Allow me to be open and honest with You. In Jesus’ name, amen.2 Corinthians 5:15 (NLT)15 ...  Read More

Yesterday we focused on the worth of a soul, and today we are looking at what it means to be dead to sin. Please pray as you read or listen, and ask God to provide guidance on how to walk with Christ and not to be influenced by sin.Precious Father in heaven, I praise You that I can come to You for guidance, strength, and understanding at any time. I am eager to live a life that is centered on foll...  Read More

Today, we are exploring how Jesus makes it clear that the only way to save our souls is to die to ourselves and live a life His way. Before we dive in, let's spend some time in prayer.God, I ask for Your presence and guidance during this time. Please speak with me about the things You want me to know. Help me understand what it means to be Your faithful follower and identify areas where I can impr...  Read More

This week we are exploring what it truly means to die to oneself and live a life of humility. Take a moment to reflect and begin with a simple prayer.Heavenly Father, I thank You for the blessings in my life. Help me remember to always thank You in my prayers. Help me stop sinful behaviors and be a true disciple. Teach me how to show humility to Your other children and serve them selflessly, witho...  Read More

We are purposed to set aside Sundays at the Tree Church Daily as a special time to prepare our hearts and minds for worship, prayer, and fellowship. It is a day to devote to God, and to learn more about what He wants for our lives. This involves praying and asking the Holy Spirit to speak His truth to us.   Begin your day by thanking God for His presence in your life, and asking God what He has fo...  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 journal or record a voice memo in your phone answering the prompts below....  Read More

Week two of the series “Following Jesus” is all about how Jesus showed His enduring love to all people, especially the sinners and outcasts who no one else would love.Let’s start today with this prayer. As you read or listen, invite God into your heart.Dear Lord, You are so good to me, even when I am struggling to do Your will. Thank You, God, for always forgiving me, and giving me another chance ...  Read More

This week, we have been investigating Jesus’ calling to be born again, and what it looks like when we live our lives surrendered to Jesus. Let us start today’s journey by going to God in prayer, specifically asking for the heart of generosity that He desires for us.Heavenly Father, thank You for Your precious word and how it contains all the instruction I need to live a life surrendered to You. I ...  Read More

Following in the footsteps of Jesus is something that has always been easier said than done. But if we are going to call ourselves disciples of Jesus, we need to try every day to follow what He has perfectly modeled for us. Today we are going to look at how Jesus was compassionate and how we can emulate that in our own lives.Lord, I thank You for everything that You did for me. Thank You for comin...  Read More