Tree Church Everyday.
Cultivating an Awareness of God
Being an “everyday” disciple means that we are working to follow Jesus in our everyday lives. This means that our work, our play, our home lives, our school, all become predominant places where our discipleship, and our role in discipling others, play out. If you think about it, even if you are highly involved, at most you spend 3-4 hours per week at church functions. But Jesus doesn’t intend for ...
A Robust Fear of The Lord
Around the age of 65, I became enamored with the bracket of influencers on social media telling me what fashions would date me, what creams would plump me, and what nutrients would intercept dementia. My algorithms fed me the positives of aging. I exercised, ate fresh fruits and vegetables, did all sorts of brain games and got lots of fresh air and good sleep, and kept my wardrobe on trend. Aging...
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What a Pastor Means When He Says, “You Should Be Reading Your Bible.”
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...
Handing Grief to God
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...
Take Time For God
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...
Welcome to Tree Church Everyday
Welcome to Tree Church Everyday: Discipleship for Everyday Living! This blog exists to inspire and equip everyday people to follow Jesus in the rhythms, routines, and real-life moments of daily life. We believe discipleship isn’t reserved for Sundays—it happens in kitchens, cars, workplaces, and conversations. Through written, audio, and video content, we’ll share powerful stories, practical tools...