Posts with the tag “following-jesus”
Surrender Leads to Joy
by Tree Church Everyday on December 12th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Luke 1:46–55 (ESV); Psalm 37:4 (ESV)Be 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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Your Life Changes Lives
by Tree Church Everyday on December 11th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: 2 Timothy 1:3–7 (ESV); Proverbs 27:17 (ESV)Be 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 phon... Read More
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Sacrifice Precedes Significance
by Tree Church Everyday on December 10th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Luke 2:1–7 (ESV); Philippians 2:5–8 (ESV)Be 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.... Read More
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Nothing Is Impossible With God
by Tree Church Everyday on December 9th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Luke 1:34–37 (ESV); Jeremiah 32:17 (ESV), 27 (ESV)Be 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 yo... Read More
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God Chooses the Unlikely
by Tree Church Everyday on December 8th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Luke 1:26–38Be 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 yo... Read More
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Fruit That Proves Repentance
by Tree Church Everyday on December 5th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Luke 3:7–9 (ESV); James 2:14–17 (ESV)Be 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 ... Read More
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Another Chance
by Tree Church Everyday on December 4th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 23:39 (ESV); Psalm 118:19–26 (ESV)Be 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... Read More
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The Temple Within
by Tree Church Everyday on December 3rd, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 23:38 (ESV); 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (ESV)Be 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... Read More
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The Peace Equation
by Tree Church Everyday on December 2nd, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 23:37 (ESV); John 14:27 (ESV)Be 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 ... Read More
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The Pursuit of Divine Love
by Tree Church Everyday on December 1st, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Luke 19:41–44 Be 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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Living Out Genuine, Unfiltered Faith
by Tree Church Everyday on November 28th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: James 1:22–27; Matthew 7:21–23 Be 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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Humbly Examining the Heart
by Tree Church Everyday on November 27th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 23:29–36; 2 Corinthians 13:5 Be 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 ... Read More
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Letting God Clean the Inside First
by Tree Church Everyday on November 26th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 23:25–28; Psalm 51:1–12 Be 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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Returning to What Matters Most
by Tree Church Everyday on November 25th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 23:23–24; Micah 6:6–8Be 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 attentiv... Read More
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A Gospel That Welcomes
by Tree Church Everyday on November 24th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 23:13–15; Luke 15:1–7Be 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 attentiv... Read More
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People of an Unstoppable Gospel
by Tree Church Everyday on November 21st, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 24:14; Romans 1:16–17Be 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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Drawing Near in Every Season
by Tree Church Everyday on November 20th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 46:1–11; Hebrews 4:14–16Be 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 attenti... Read More
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Endurance Shaped by the Spirit
by Tree Church Everyday on November 19th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 24:13; Hebrews 10:35–39Be 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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Faith That Holds When Following Costs You
by Tree Church Everyday on November 18th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 24:9–12; 2 Timothy 3:12Be 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 attent... Read More
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When What You Lean On Trembles
by Tree Church Everyday on November 17th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 24:1–8Be 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 ... Read More
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Overflow—Loving Others from God’s Love
by Tree Church Everyday on November 14th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 22:34–40; 1 John 4:20–21Be 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 atten... Read More
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Love Expressed Through Obedience
by Tree Church Everyday on November 13th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: John 14:15–24Be 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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Honest Hearts and Spiritual Surrender
by Tree Church Everyday on November 12th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 62:1–8Be 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 yo... Read More
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Renewing the Mind in Love
by Tree Church Everyday on November 11th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Deuteronomy 6:4–9Be 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 Starting Point of Love
by Tree Church Everyday on November 10th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: 1 John 4:7–19Be 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 y... Read More
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Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant
by Tree Church Everyday on November 7th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Ephesians 2:1–10Be 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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The Kingdom Perspective
by Tree Church Everyday on November 6th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 6:19–34Be 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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Fear or Faith?
by Tree Church Everyday on November 5th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: 2 Timothy 1:6–9Be 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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Entrusted with Purpose
by Tree Church Everyday on November 4th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 25:14–30Be 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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Life Is But a Mist
by Tree Church Everyday on November 3rd, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: James 4:13–17Be 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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Trusting the Keeper of Your Life
by Tree Church Everyday on October 31st, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 121:1–8Be 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 y... Read More
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Lifting High the Name of the Lord
by Tree Church Everyday on October 30th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 113:1–3Be 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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Finding Perspective in God’s Presence
by Tree Church Everyday on October 29th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 73:21–26Be 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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Thirsting for God’s Presence
by Tree Church Everyday on October 28th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 63:1–4Be 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 yo... Read More
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Seeking the Lord in Every Season
by Tree Church Everyday on October 27th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 34:1–4Be 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 yo... Read More
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Refuge in His Faithfulness
by Tree Church Everyday on October 24th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 31:14–16, 24Be 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 w... Read More
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Confidence in His Presence
by Tree Church Everyday on October 23rd, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 27:1, 13–14Be 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 wh... Read More
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Learning to Trust God’s Ways
by Tree Church Everyday on October 22nd, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 25:4–5Be 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 yo... Read More
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God’s Word Reveals and Revives
by Tree Church Everyday on October 21st, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 19:7–8Be 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 yo... Read More
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Rooted in God’s Word
by Tree Church Everyday on October 20th, 2025
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Psalm 1:1–3Be 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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