A Beautiful Day Devotional Podcast

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.

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.