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Let the Word Lead
God’s Word gives us the foundation we need to recognize His voice and discern His direction. Scripture describes God’s Word as both a lamp for our feet and a light for our path—it helps us know where to step and where we are going. The more familiar we become with Scripture, the more recognizable God’s voice becomes because His Spirit will never lead us contrary to the truth He has already given us. Before we look for a specific word from God, we should first become deeply familiar with the Word of God.
Grounded in the Word
We live in a moment when it is increasingly difficult to know what to trust. AI can fabricate voices and images. News sources spin the same event in opposite directions. Social media profits from outrage and division. In the middle of all of this noise, God has preserved something for us—His Word. The psalmist wrote from his own era of confusion and conflict, yet he found that Scripture was sufficient to light the next step. You do not need to resolve every cultural debate to move forward faithfully. You need a reliable light. The Bible is not a relic of the past; it is the living truth that gives clarity when everything else is competing for your attention.
Finding Yourself in God's Story
Faith comes through hearing God's Word—not through our own wisdom or reasoning. Just as a GPS requires both knowing where you are and where you're going, Scripture reveals our position in God's unfolding story. We discover who God is, who we truly are, and how salvation bridges the gap between us. Apart from Scripture, we're left wandering without direction. Today, consider how the Bible has shaped your understanding of God's character. Are you reading it primarily for information, or are you allowing it to transform how you see yourself in relation to your Creator? Let God's Word be the voice that guides you home, revealing both your need and His provision.
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...
The Living Word
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Hebrews 4, John 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 wh...
The Heart of the Matter
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Jeremiah 17; Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 15:18-20Be 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 pho...
The Authority of God’s Word
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 15; Psalm 119:105-112Be 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...
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...
