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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...

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...

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...

Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.  Reading: Joshua 2:1–24Be 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...

Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.  Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6–15Be 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...

Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.  Reading: Romans 14:13–23Be 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 attentive to both what...