A Beautiful Day Devotional Podcast

It's FRI-YAY and shout-out day!  Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that we wander like sheep—but praise God, He sent us Jesus, our Good Shepherd, to rescue us and lead us safely back to Him. Isaiah 53:6 6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray,     each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him     the iniquity of us all.

Do you like candy canes during Christmas time?  Today, Pastor Jeff shares how the candy cane tells us so much about the Christmas story. From its shape to its colors, this sweet treat points us back to Jesus and why we celebrate! Proverbs 16:24 24 Gracious words are a honeycomb,     sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares about the shepherds in the nativity scene and reminds us that Jesus is our Good Shepherd. John 10:11 11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

In our Christmas series today, Pastor Jeff shares about Christmas lights and how they remind us of the true Light of the world—Jesus. John 8:12 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

Today, we kick off our Christmas series on the podcast!

It's FRI-YAY—and shout-out day! Today, Pastor Jeff shares that Jesus took the commandments a step further. He taught that God's laws aren't just rules we follow on the outside—they're about what's happening in our hearts, thoughts, and attitudes. Matthew 5:21-22 Jesus said: "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment."

Happy Thanksgiving Day! We are so grateful for YOU! Join Pastor Jeff as he shares from Psalm 40:8 and reminds us that obeying God isn't just about rules—it's about loving Him, trusting Him, and letting Him guide our hearts. Psalm 40:8 "I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart."

Pastor Jeff shared today that God gave the Ten Commandments to help His people know how to love Him and love others. But He didn't stop there—He also promised blessings for those who follow Him. Deuteronomy 30:16 16 For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.

Pastor Jeff shares our Faith Question/Truth Bomb for this week and teaches us that when we learn more about who God is—how He is loving, just, and merciful—we begin to want to obey Him truly. 1 John 2:3 3 We know that we have come to know Him if we keep His commands.

Happy Thanksgiving week! Our Faith Question #8 is: What is the law of God stated in the Ten Commandments? Truth Bomb: You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. You shall not covet. Exodus 20:3 "You shall have no other gods before me."  

It's FRI-YAY! And it's shout-out day with Pastor Jeff! Today, we wrap up our Faith Question #7: What does the law of God require? Truth Bomb: That we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength—and love our neighbor as ourselves. We see this perfectly in the example of Jesus! Mark 12:30-31 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' 31 The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'There is no commandment greater than these."

Today Pastor Jeff asks this question - Who is my neighbor? Leviticus 19:18 "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."

Today, Pastor Jeff shares from the prophet Ezekiel. Ezekiel tells us that God can give us a new heart and a new Spirit—changing our hearts from "stone" to "flesh" and giving us His Spirit to guide us. Ezekiel 36:26-27 "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws."

Join Pastor Jeff today for our Faith Question and Truth Bomb of the week! He will remind you that God loved you first, and our love for Him is our joyful response to His amazing gift. 1 John 4:19 "We love because he first loved us."

This week's Faith Question asks: What does the law of God require? And here's the Truth Bomb: That we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves. Matthew 22:37-40 "And Jesus said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets.'"

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?

❓ 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

❓ What is God?

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.