Sometimes the world seems stressful for our kids. Join Pastor Jeff Land as he helps us see the beauty and joy in today, by bringing the Bible alive through a daily devotion for children.
Today is FRI-YAY! And it's shout-out day! Pastor Jeff shares that we were made to love and obey God—and that's how we glorify Him. John 14:31 " … that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me."
Pastor Jeff shares today that obedience isn't the hard path — it's the path you were created for! 1 John 5:3 "In fact, this is love for God: to keep His commands. And His commands are not burdensome."
Pastor Jeff will share today what the word worthy means and how God is worthy of everything. Revelation 4:11 "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being."
Today, Pastor Jeff teaches us that we were all created to glorify God. That means God has a plan for your life, and everything you do can bring honor to Him. Isaiah 43:7: "Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made."
Our Faith Question for this week is: How can we glorify God? And our Truth Bomb is: By loving Him and obeying His commands and laws. Deuteronomy 11:1 "You shall therefore love the Lord your God and keep his charge, his statues, his rules, and his commandments always."
Today is FRI-YAY! And shout-out time! Pastor Jeff wraps up this week's Faith Question: "What else did God create?"Truth Bomb: God created all things, and all His creation was very good. Jesus was with God at creation! John 1:1-3 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
This week, Pastor Jeff reminds us that God created everything—seen and unseen, from the tiniest particles to the farthest stars. Faith Question 5: What else did God create? Truth Bomb: God created all things, and all His creation was very good. Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
Today, Pastor Jeff teaches that God created everything by simply speaking it into existence, demonstrating His incredible power, creativity, and authority. Psalm 33:6 "By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of His mouth."
Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that God is the Creator of everything—seen and unseen—and that He made everything with a unique design and purpose. Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
This week, Pastor Jeff is teaching our new Faith Question and Truth Bomb! Faith Question #5: What else did God create? Truth Bomb: God created all things, and all His creation was very good! Because God is love, everything He creates comes from His loving nature. Genesis 1:31 "And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good…"
Today is Fri-YAY and Shout-Out Day! Pastor Jeff reminds us that we are made to glorify God. Just like Jesus, we can glorify God by obeying Him, loving others, and trusting Him—even when it's hard.
Pastor Jeff teaches today that love is so important because God is love! When we get to know Him, we learn that the best thing we can do is love God more than anything else. That's why God created us—to know Him, love Him, and walk with Him.. Deuteronomy 6:5 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."
Today Pastor Jeff shares a big truth: God created you so that you could know Him, love Him, and walk with Him—starting now and going forever. John 17:3 "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent."
Today, Pastor Jeff shares that to glorify God means to show how great He is. While big things like going to church or reading the Bible are awesome, even the little things—listening, doing homework, helping others, or having a good attitude—can honor Him too. 1 Corinthians 10:31 "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
This week's Faith Question is: How and why did God create us? Truth Bomb: God created us male and female in His own image to glorify Him. Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that God made each of us on purpose—He didn't make a mistake. Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”
It's FRI-YAY! And Pastor Jeff is here with a special shoutout as he wraps up this week's Faith Question: How many persons are there in God? Truth Bomb: There are three persons in one God — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! John 3:16: “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.”
Today, Pastor Jeff shares that the Holy Spirit is God Himself, one of the three persons of the Trinity. He's real and at work in our hearts every day—doing a very important job in our lives. John 14:21 “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”
Join Pastor Jeff today as he shares that when we look at Jesus, we see God's heart. John 1:14: "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth".
Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us what it really means to call God our Father. He's not distant or too busy for us—He's close, loving, and deeply cares for each of us. Ephesians 4:6 “[There is] one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”
Pastor Jeff explores our new Faith Question for the week - How many persons are there in God? And our Truth Bomb is: There are three persons in one God — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 13:14 “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”
FRI-YAY! It's Shout Out Day with Pastor Jeff! We're wrapping up Week 2 of our series with the question: What is God?
In today's Faith Question with Pastor Jeff, we're learning something amazing: God is eternal—He has always been and always will be! Isaiah 40:28 "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom."
This Family Encouragement episode is very dear to our Creek Kids Ministry. Pastor Jeff speaks with Christine Soliman, a mom who deeply loves Jesus and her family. She shares about her oldest daughter, Gabriella, who went to be with Jesus when she was just 3 years old. Christine opens up about Gabriella's diagnosis, treatment, and how their family has walked with God through life after her homegoing. Today would have been Gabriella's 15th birthday, and we want to honor her by releasing this special interview. Until the day we meet her again, we continue to pray for the Soliman family and for all those who have experienced the loss of a child. “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.” — Psalm 34:18
Join Pastor Jeff for Week 2 of Faith Questions! ❓ What is God?
Today is FRI-YAY! and it's Shout Out Day with Pastor Jeff! Faith Question: What is our only hope in life and death?
Join Pastor Jeff today as he asks: What is our only hope in life and death?
Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us: just like you can't make plans with someone else's stuff, our lives don't truly belong to us. Our hope is in God, who owns our lives and always knows the best plans for us. Jeremiah 10:23 23 Lord, I know that people's lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.
✨ This Week's Faith Question: What is our only hope in life and death?
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.”
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