A Beautiful Day Devotional Podcast

It's FRI-YAY and Shout-Out Day! Pastor Jeff reminds us that following Jesus is more than just knowing about Him—it's living like Him every day. Ephesians 5:1 5 1 Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children

Today, Pastor Jeff shares from Proverbs 4:7, showing that knowing God and understanding His ways is the most important thing we can do. The more we learn about Him, the stronger our faith grows. Proverbs 4:7 7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Join Pastor Jeff today as he shares why a strong foundation of faith matters. Life brings storms—problems, sadness, sickness—but with God as our foundation, we can face anything with hope. Psalm 18:2 2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares from James 1:17, reminding us that the world can subtly try to change how we think—but God's truth remains unchanged.  James 1:17 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

This week, Pastor Jeff sets the stage for our new series, Faith Questions / Truth Bombs! Discover why a strong foundation of faith is essential for living out our faith today. Matthew 7:24 24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

It is FRI-YAY! With a special shout-out from Pastor Jeff—and also the final day of our Inside Out series! It's been so special sharing God's Word and learning how He helps us navigate our emotions. Even when we face hard times or scary feelings, we don't have to stay afraid. Jesus has already overcome the hardest things in the world, and with Him, fear turns into trust. John 16:33 33 I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

Today Pastor Jeff reminds us that we put our trust in things all the time—a chair, a faucet, even a light switch—and we don't even think twice about it. But what about God? Do we trust Him completely? Psalm 28:7 7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

Join Pastor Jeff today as he shares this powerful truth: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Psalm 56:3). This doesn't mean we'll never feel afraid again—but it does mean our trust is in God, not our fears. 

Today Pastor Jeff reminded us that fear can feel really big—but the Bible shows us we don't have to face it alone. We can trust God!  We can trust Him because He loves us and always has a plan for our lives. Just like the shepherd cares for his sheep, God cares for us. Luke 15:4 4 Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn't he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?

This is our final week of the Inside Out series! Pastor Jeff will be sharing how God gives us the soft emotion of trust to overcome the hard emotion of fear. Jesus reminded us that without Him, we are all lost—like the sheep, the coin, or the son. But here's the good news: God never gives up on us! Isaiah 12:2 2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense[a]; He has become my salvation.

Today is FRI-YAY and Shout-Out Day with Pastor Jeff! In John 3:16, we learn—God so loved the world that He gave. Love came first! Our prayer is that you've accepted this love—and if you have, go share it so no one has to feel lonely again. John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Pastor Jeff shares that when we love and serve others, loneliness loses its power. God's plan is for us to move from “me” to “we,” sharing His love just like Moses did with the Israelites. Romans 12:10 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Pastor Jeff reminds us that God's truth is greater than our emotions. Even when we feel lonely, He is always with us—just like He was with Moses. Exodus 3:12 12 And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you[a] will worship God on this mountain.”

Pastor Jeff reminds us that loneliness is just a feeling—God is always with us. Just like Moses, we can trust His plan and know His love is bigger than any lonely moment. Whenever we feel alone, we can talk to God, and He will give us courage and help us through. Exodus 3:11 11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”

Join Pastor Jeff for Week 5 of our "Inside Out" Series as we explore how God gives us the soft emotion of love to overcome the hard emotion of loneliness. We'll see this through the amazing Bible story of how God chose Moses. God is love, and He calls us to love others just as He loves us. John 13:34 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

Today is FRI-YAY! With a special shout-out from Pastor Jeff. Today, he reminds us that through Jesus, we can have peace over depression. Life may still be hard, but we don't have to carry our burdens alone—His perfect, never-ending peace is always with us. Isaiah 9:6 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

The world is full of noise and many voices, but God calls us to listen to Him. Pastor Jeff reminds us that when we spend time with God and focus on His Word, He gives us peace, helps us release worry, and rest in His love. Isaiah 26:3 3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Episode 3 of Family Encouragement is here! Join Pastor Jeff and special guest Sommer Adebayo as they dive into the heart of foster care and adoption—something deeply close to God's heart. Don't miss Sommer's inspiring story of how her family has embraced God's call to foster care—walking by faith, stepping into the unknown, and learning to love “the least of these.”

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that God gives us peace beyond understanding. Life changes—vacations end, grades shift, teams win and lose—but His peace in Christ never runs out. When we trust Him, His peace guards our hearts and keeps us strong. Philippians 4:7 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Pastor Jeff reminds us today that perspective matters—like seeing a cup half full or half empty. When we trust Jesus, we choose the “half full” view, remembering God's past faithfulness and trusting Him for the future. Exodus 16:3 3 The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the Lord's hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this desert to starve this entire assembly to death.”

Have you ever felt really upset, sad, or like life was just too much? This week in our Inside Out series, Pastor Jeff will be talking about the hard emotion of depression—and how God offers the soft emotion of peace to overcome it. John 14:27 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Happy FRI-YAY! It's Shoutout Day with Pastor Jeff! Today, we finish learning how faith helps us overcome stress. Next week in our Inside Out series, we'll see how God gives us peace over depression. Mark 11:22-24 22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “Truly[a] I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Join Pastor today as he shares that faith means trusting God completely. Stress comes when we focus on challenges, but God calls us to focus on Him instead. Hebrews 11:1 11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that when life feels stressful, Jesus calls us to make a daily choice—to have faith and believe in His promises. John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me.

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that when we choose faith over stress, our hearts grow stronger and God's peace fills us. Matthew 24:3 3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”

Today, we begin Week 3 of our Inside Out series, and Pastor Jeff discusses the hard emotion of stress—and how God provides the soft emotion of faith to overcome it. Matthew 11:28 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  

Happy FRI-YAY! With a shoutout from Pastor Jeff! Today, we wrap up the story of how God protected Moses and learn that we can overcome worry with hope. 1 Peter 1:3 3 Give praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his great mercy he has given us a new birth and a living hope. This hope is living because Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares that God's plans may not always look like what we hope for, but they are even better—because His perfect plan is for us to be with Him forever. Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  

Today in our Inside Out series, we're learning how God protected Moses and how we can have hope over worry. God is always at work, and when we put our hope in Him, He provides and shows His faithfulness. Exodus 2:8 8 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Go.” So the girl went and called the child's mother.

Join Pastor Jeff today as he shares that when we face worry, we can trust God just like Moses' mom did. When we focus on Him, our hope becomes bigger than our worry because God cares for us and is in control. Exodus 2:3 3 But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket[a] for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile.

Happy Monday! This is week two of our Inside Out series. Today, we'll learn how God helps us overcome worry with hope. Pastor Jeff reminds us that when we trust God, He gives us peace, and we can bring all our worries to Him because He cares and has a plan for our lives. 1 Peter 5:7 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

It's FRI-YAY and shoutout day! As we wrap up week one of Inside Out, learning to overcome anger with joy, Pastor Jeff reminds us that the joy Jesus gives isn't temporary—it's real, lasting, and eternal for all who believe in Him. John 15:11 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that true joy comes from faith—trusting that Jesus is real, loves us, and is always with us. When we focus on Him, anger fades and is replaced with lasting joy that nothing can take away. 1 Peter 1:8 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory

Episode 2 of our Family Encouragement podcast is out today, focusing on the sensitive topic of infertility. Michelle opens her heart about her journey through trials, doubts, and tears—but also her unwavering trust in God's plan. Rather than choosing anger, she discovered a peace that surpasses all understanding. Listen in to this powerful story of God's faithfulness.

Pastor Jeff warns today that we often try to control how God works in our lives, but like Peter, we must learn to let Him lead and guide us. John 13:9 9 Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, not my feet only but also my hands and my head!”

Today, Pastor Jeff shares that God doesn't want us to stay in anger but to trust Him and let Him replace it with the joy that comes from Him. John 13:8 8 Peter said to him, “You shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.”

Welcome to our Inside Out series! Over the next six weeks, we'll explore emotions through Bible stories, discovering how God calls us to live with strength and purpose. This week, Pastor Jeff shares the story of when Jesus washed His disciples' feet—showing how God can turn anger into joy. James 1:20 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

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Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that your family might look different from someone else's—and that's okay! God brings families together in special ways, and when we choose to love God and love each other like Ruth did, He honors and blesses that faithfulness. Ruth 4:15-17 15 He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and who is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth.” 16 Then Naomi took the child in her arms and cared for him. 17 The women living there said, “Naomi has a son!” And they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David.

Pastor Jeff continues teaching from the story of Ruth and reminds us that when we are faithful—kind, loyal, and obedient—God notices. Ruth 2:11-12 11 Boaz replied, “I've been told all about what you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband—how you left your father and mother and your homeland and came to live with a people you did not know before. 12 May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.”

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that families stick together—even when life gets tough. But did you know that Jesus did something even greater than Ruth? He gave everything so you and I could be part of His forever family! Ruth 1:16-17 16 But Ruth replied, “Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.”

This is our final week in our series about Families, and Pastor Jeff is sharing the story of Ruth and Naomi. Families come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing is always true — God is the one who brings them together. Ruth 1:8 8 Then Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go back, each of you, to your mother's home. May the Lord show you kindness, as you have shown kindness to your dead husbands and to me.

It is FRI-YAY! And shoutout day! Pastor Jeff shares that God doesn't just talk about love—He shows it. One of the biggest ways God showed His love was by sending His Son, Jesus, to take the punishment for our sins. 1 John 4:7-9 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.

Pastor Jeff reminds us today that when families talk about God every day—at breakfast, during car rides, or before bed—it helps their hearts and minds grow stronger in faith. Deuteronomy 6:7-9 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.

Today marks the launch of our very first Family Encouragement Podcast! We're diving into how being part of a travel sports team can impact your faith and family—and exploring what it means to honor God through it all. Pastor Jeff sits down with Will Melton to hear about his family's real-life experience.

Pastor Jeff shares today from Deuteronomy 6:4-6 and talks about a prayer called the Shema and how families should pray together. Deuteronomy 6:4-6 4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares that when we read the Bible, pray, and talk about God as a family, we grow closer to Him and to each other. Deuteronomy 6:3 3 Hear, Israel, and be careful to obey so that it may go well with you and that you may increase greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, promised you.

This week, we continue our series about families, and Pastor Jeff will share about how Families should learn about God together. Deuteronomy 6:1-2 6 These are the commands, decrees and laws the Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the Lord your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life.

It is FRI-YAY! And shout-out day! This week, Pastor Jeff has been sharing that Families should help one another, and we have been learning from the story of Aaron holding up Moses' arms from Genesis 17. Hebrews 10:23-25 23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. 24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares that sometimes, we forget the amazing things God does for us. But families should celebrate and remember together! Exodus 17:14-16 14 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Write this on a scroll as something to be remembered and make sure that Joshua hears it, because I will completely blot out the name of Amalek from under heaven.” 15 Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner. 16 He said, “Because hands were lifted up against[a] the throne of the Lord,[b] the Lord will be at war against the Amalekites from generation to generation.”

Pastor Jeff reminds us today that families are teams, teams share the good times, not just the tough ones. When someone in your family wins, you all win! Exodus 17:13 13 So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword.