--- title: "The Tree Church — Lancaster & Logan, Ohio" url: https://thetree.church/blog/tag/faith description: "The Tree Church — Lancaster & Logan, Ohio. Experience the life-changing presence of a loving God. Sundays 9:00 & 11:00am." lang: en --- 721 N. Memorial Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130✦ Main Service: Sunday 9 & 11am✦ Movement Youth Sunday 5:30pm✦ Lancaster & Logan, Ohio✦ 721 N. Memorial Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130✦ Main Service: Sunday 9 & 11am✦ Movement Youth Sunday 5:30pm✦ Lancaster & Logan, Ohio✦ All posts (https://thetree.church/blog) Tag # Faith. Take 20 ## Jesus Is in the Boat September 17th, 2026 The disciples’ fear in the middle of the storm made sense based on their experience—they were fishermen who knew how dangerous storms could be. But they had forgotten to account for the most important difference: Jesus was in the boat with them. We can do the same thing when anxiety takes over; we can focus so completely on the storm that we forget who is with us in it. Jesus may calm the storm, or He may allow us to walk through it, but His presence means we do not have to face it alone. https://thetree.church/blog/2026/09/17/jesus-is-in-the-boat Take 20 · September 4th, 2026 ### Faith Even When God Says “Not Yet” Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego give us a powerful picture of mature faith: they knew God could deliver them, believed He would if He chose to, and were determined to trust Him even if He did not. This is an important tension when we pray for healing, miracles, or supernatural intervention. We can ask boldly without demanding that God prove Himself by giving us the outcome we want. Our faith ultimately rests not in receiving the answer we requested but in knowing the God to whom we prayed. We can have proven faith—“I know God can,” hopeful faith—“I believe God will,” and relational faith—“I trust God even if He doesn’t.” https://thetree.church/blog/2026/09/04/faith-even-when-god-says-not-yet Take 20 · September 2nd, 2026 ### Expecting God to Work Peter and John encountered a situation they could not solve through ordinary human ability, but they trusted the power of Jesus and acted in faith. The miracle that followed was not a demonstration of Peter and John’s greatness; it was the Holy Spirit working through them. This reminds us that supernatural power is not given to make us impressive but to accomplish God’s purposes and point people toward Jesus. We should learn to look for opportunities where God may want to work beyond what we can naturally accomplish. https://thetree.church/blog/2026/09/02/expecting-god-to-work Take 20 · August 31st, 2026 ### Faith That Moves Us Faith is more than believing that God can do something; biblical faith moves us to respond to what we believe about God. Hebrews 11 gives us example after example of people who acted because they trusted God—Abel offered, Noah built, Abraham left, and Moses obeyed. The Holy Spirit can give us confidence in God’s power and faithfulness in a specific situation, but that confidence is meant to produce a response. We may not know exactly what God will do, but we can choose to pray, obey, risk, and persevere because we know who God is. https://thetree.church/blog/2026/08/31/faith-that-moves-us Take 20 · July 13th, 2026 ### Worship Before the Battle When Jehoshaphat faced overwhelming enemies, his first response was fear—then faith. He didn’t wait until victory was certain to worship; he worshiped before the battle began. This teaches us a profound truth: worship positions us for breakthrough. When we praise God before we see the answer, we declare our trust in His character over our circumstances. Jehoshaphat sent worshipers ahead of the army, and God set ambushes against the enemy. Your worship today isn’t just response; it’s warfare. What battle are you facing? Before strategizing or panicking, worship. Declare God’s faithfulness, His power, and His promises. Let worship be your first weapon, not your last resort. https://thetree.church/blog/2026/07/13/worship-before-the-battle Take 20 · June 2nd, 2026 ### Faith Built Through Relationship Faith isn't blind trust—it's confidence built through relationship. Like Thomas, we sometimes need to see before we believe, but Jesus graciously meets us in our doubt. Each time God proves faithful in small things, our trust deepens for bigger challenges. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen—not wishful thinking, but firm confidence rooted in God's proven character. Think of faith as stepping stones across a river: the first step feels risky, but each stone you land on gives courage for the next. Jesus invites you to take one step today, promising to meet you there. What faithful step is He calling you toward? Trust His track record, not your feelings. https://thetree.church/blog/2026/06/02/faith-built-through-relationship Take 20 · April 7th, 2026 ### Lifted Up to Save Jesus referenced a strange Old Testament story where poisonous serpents attacked Israel. God instructed Moses to lift up a bronze serpent on a pole—anyone who looked at it would live. It seemed foolish, yet it worked. Similarly, Jesus would be lifted up on a cross, appearing weak and defeated, yet providing salvation for all who look to Him in faith. God's rescue plan often defies human logic. The cross looked like failure but was actually victory. Jesus didn't come wielding condemnation but offering rescue. The God of the universe loved you enough to become one of you, to die for you. https://thetree.church/blog/2026/04/07/lifted-up-to-save Take 20 · April 2nd, 2026 ### Faith That Seeks https://thetree.church/blog/2026/04/02/faith-that-seeks Take 20 · December 24th, 2025 ### Faith Believes the Impossible Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 1:18–25Be 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... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/12/24/faith-believes-the-impossible Take 20 · August 19th, 2025 ### Crossing Your Jordan Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Joshua 3:1–17Be 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... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/08/19/crossing-your-jordan Take 20 · July 29th, 2025 ### Stepping Out in Faith Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Hebrews 11:1–6Be 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 ... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/07/29/stepping-out-in-faith Take 20 · July 22nd, 2025 ### Seeking Jesus in Desperation Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 15:21–28Be 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... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/07/22/seeking-jesus-in-desperation Take 20 · June 19th, 2025 ### From Doubt to Faith Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: John 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 what you hig... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/06/19/from-doubt-to-faith Take 20 · June 16th, 2025 ### The Heart of Belief Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 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 attentive to both what you ... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/06/16/the-heart-of-belief Take 20 · April 10th, 2025 ### The Power of Your Influence Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Joshua 7, Matthew 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 ... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/04/10/the-power-of-your-influence Take 20 · April 9th, 2025 ### Obedience When It’s Hard Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: John 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 what you hig... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/04/09/obedience-when-it-s-hard Take 20 · April 8th, 2025 ### Walking in Bold Faith Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: 2 Timothy 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... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/04/08/walking-in-bold-faith Take 20 · April 7th, 2025 ### Trusting God's Timing Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Ecclesiastes 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 ... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/04/07/trusting-god-s-timing Take 20 · March 11th, 2025 ### God's Presence in Our Vulnerability Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 10:26-31Be 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... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/03/11/god-s-presence-in-our-vulnerability Take 20 · February 27th, 2025 ### Meeting Needs To Show Love Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: James 2:14-17, 1 John 3:16-18Be 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... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/02/27/meeting-needs-to-show-love