A Beautiful Day Devotional Podcast

Today is FRI-YAY with a special shout-out! Pastor Jeff will share that when families put their hope in Jesus, they are holding on to God's biggest, best promise—a promise that lasts forever! Hebrews 7:22 22 Because God gave his word, Jesus makes certain the promise of a better covenant.

Join Pastor Jeff today as he shares that families who follow Jesus can have hope daily because God's love and promises never change. Genesis 9:13 13 I have put my rainbow in the clouds. It will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.

In the story of Noah and his family, Pastor Jeff reminds us that families who trust in God can have hope and not live in fear. Genesis 9:11 11 Here is my covenant I am making with you. The waters of a flood will never again destroy all life. A flood will never again destroy the earth.”

Today, Pastor Jeff shares that being in a family that hopes and trusts in God is an amazing blessing. It sets you on the right path. Genesis 9:9 9 “I am now making my covenant with you and with all your children who will be born after you.

This week, Pastor Jeff will share that Families should obey God. When families choose to obey and trust God, just like Noah's family did, they can have hope. Genesis 9:8 8 Then God spoke to Noah and to his sons who were with him

Today is FRI-YAY! And shout-out day! Today, Pastor Jeff teaches us that Adam and Eve's story shows us how sin began, but Jesus came to fix what sin broke. Romans 5:8 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Pastor Jeff reminds us today that there is peace and joy when families obey God. But when we sin and try to hide it, we end up with hard feelings and hard times. 1 John 1:8 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.

Pastor Jeff teaches us today that God's rules aren't to spoil our fun—they're there to help us make good choices that lead to peace, joy, and safety. Genesis 3:23 23 So the Lord God drove the man out of the Garden of Eden. He sent the man to farm the ground he had been made from.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares that God wants families to obey Him, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because His rules are there to keep us safe. Genesis 3:22 22 And the Lord God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.”

Today, we start our Summer series about families! This week, we will focus on why Families Should Obey God and learn from the story of Adam and Eve. Genesis 3:21 21 The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.  

Today is FRI-YAY! And shout-out day! Today, Pastor Jeff asks - Have you ever wished you had a time machine to zoom into the future and see what would happen? Matthew 6:34 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Have you ever wondered how you take your next breath or how the sun rises every morning? Join Pastor Jeff as we explore Jesus' teaching from Matthew 6 together and find the answers to these questions. Matthew 6:31-33 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?' or ‘What shall we drink?' or ‘What shall we wear?' 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  

Today, Pastor Jeff teaches us that God's "best" may not always be the fanciest or flashiest—but it's precisely what we need. Matthew 6:28-29 28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.

Pastor Jeff reminds us today that when we stop worrying and start trusting, we see how faithful God really is. Matthew 6:26-27 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

Happy Monday! This is our last week for our VBS lessons, and we will talk about God's faithfulness and what Jesus taught in Matthew 6:25-34.  Matthew 6:25 25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?  

Today is FRI-YAY! And a shout-out day for a birthday girl! Today, Pastor Jeff teaches us that the scriptures teach that Jesus came to bring a different kind of kingdom—one where forgiveness, love, and new life are the most powerful things. 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 3 I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. 4 He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said. 5 He was seen by Peter[a] and then by the Twelve.  

Join Pastor Jeff today as he teaches us that when Jesus forgives us, He also gives us a brand-new purpose. John 3:21 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.

Today, Pastor Jeff talks about something incredible - Instead of giving us what we deserved, God gave us grace. That's what magnifies His forgiveness! John 3:17 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.  

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that when we believe in Jesus, God forgives our sins and fills our hearts with His Spirit. That's how huge His forgiveness is—it cost Him everything, yet He offers it to us for free. 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.

This is week 4 for our VBS lessons, and it is all about Magnifying God's forgiveness. Join Pastor Jeff as we explore the story of Jesus and Nicodemus this week from John 3. John 3:5-8 5 Jesus answered, “What I'm about to tell you is true. No one can enter God's kingdom unless they are born with water and the Holy Spirit. 6 People give birth to people. But the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised when I say, ‘You must all be born again.' 8 The wind blows where it wants to. You hear the sound it makes. But you can't tell where it comes from or where it is going. It is the same with everyone who is born with the Spirit.”

It is FRI-YAY! And with a special shout-out. Today, Pastor Jeff teaches us that when we live for Jesus, tell others about Him, and show His love in how we act, we help others "see" God more clearly, just like the woman at the well did. John 4:25-26 25 The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” 26 Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.”

Pastor Jeff shares today that sometimes, God answers prayers in surprising ways, ways we might not understand at first, but they are even better. John 4:11 and 13-14 11 “Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? 13 Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that Jesus sees our hearts and that each person He created is important to Him. John 4:9-10 9 The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew. I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” She said this because Jews don't have anything to do with Samaritans. 10 Jesus answered her, “You do not know what God's gift is. And you do not know who is asking you for a drink. If you did, you would have asked him. He would have given you living water.”  

Sometimes, we think we have to say or do something huge to show God's love. But Pastor Jeff reminds us that, just like Jesus, we can start with something small. John 4:6-7 6 Jacob's well was there. Jesus was tired from the journey. So he sat down by the well. It was about noon. 7 A woman from Samaria came to get some water. Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?”

This is week 3 of our VBS lessons, and it is all about Magnifying God's Love. Today, Pastor Jeff shares that Jesus comes right to where you are—at home, school, church, or anywhere else. John 4:4-5 4 Jesus had to go through Samaria. 5 He came to a town in Samaria called Sychar. It was near the piece of land Jacob had given his son Joseph.

This week, Pastor Jeff has been talking about Magnifying God's Care and how we can learn to trust God to take care of us because God cares about each of us. Mark 4:40-41 40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Don't you have any faith at all yet?” 41 They were terrified. They asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us of something very important. When we rest in Jesus, we're saying, “I trust You, God. I know You care for me.” Mark 4:39 39 He got up and ordered the wind to stop. He said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down. And it was completely calm.

Today, Pastor Jeff teaches us that just like the disciples took Jesus in their boat, you can invite Him into your day, heart, and life. No matter where you go, you never go alone. Mark 4:37-38 37 A wild storm came up. Waves crashed over the boat. It was about to sink. 38 Jesus was in the back, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him up. They said, “Teacher! Don't you care if we drown?”

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that you don't have to be a grown-up to follow Jesus or talk to Him. You're important to Him right now. Mark 4:36 36 They left the crowd behind. And they took him along in a boat, just as he was. There were also other boats with him.

Happy Monday! This week, we will learn about Magnifying God's Care. Today, Pastor Jeff wants you to know that God takes care of the details in our lives. Mark 4:35 35 When evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let's go over to the other side of the lake.”

It is FRI-YAY! And shout-out day! Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that every time we see God answering our prayers, showing us His love, or helping us through hard times, we can magnify His faithfulness. Luke 1:46 46 And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord.

Pastor Jeff teaches us today in Psalm 69:30 and tells us we can magnify God — make Him look big and wonderful — by giving Him thanks! Psalm 69:30 30 I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify Him with thanksgiving.

Today, Pastor Jeff encourages you to magnify God by smiling, singing, helping someone, or simply saying, "God is so good!" Psalm 40:16 16 Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; Let such as love Your salvation say continually, “The Lord be magnified!”

Today, Pastor Jeff teaches us that when we come to Jesus with excitement, like when we can't wait to open a gift, we magnify Him!  Mark 10:14-15 14 When Jesus saw this, he was angry. He said to his disciples, “Let the little children come to me. Don't keep them away. God's kingdom belongs to people like them. 15 What I'm about to tell you is true. Anyone who will not receive God's kingdom like a little child will never enter it.”

Happy Monday! Today, Pastor Jeff starts a five-week new series called MAGNIFIED. This week, we will Magnify God. Mark 10:13 13 People were bringing little children to Jesus. They wanted him to place his hands on them to bless them. But the disciples told them to stop.

It is FRI-YAY! And shout-out day!! This is the last day of our series, "JESUS IS MY ROCK." We pray you learned that Jesus is the only true Rock on which we can stand. Next week, we will start a new series about our 2025 VBS - Magnified! We hope you will continue to join us! Matthew 7:28-29 28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

Join Pastor Jeff as we continue learning from Jesus today. Jesus discusses the consequences of those who don't listen to His teachings and put them into practice. Matthew 7:27 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

Today, Pastor Jeff shares that we all should be good listeners. Listening means that something needs to change inside the listener. Matthew 7:26 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that being intentional about living out Jesus' teachings gives us a firm foundation for enduring any storms in our lives. Matthew 7: 25 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.

Happy Monday! This week, Pastor Jeff will explore the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders. Today, he reminds us that Jesus says we should build our lives on His kingdom. Jesus says we are wise when we listen to His words and put them into practice. 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.  

Today is FRI-YAY! Our verse today reminds us that God is our Refuge and our Rock, and He is our solid foundation.  Psalm 18:30-31 30 As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord's word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. 31 For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God?  

Pastor Jeff reminds us today that even when we go through hard times, we can stand on Jesus, our rock. He listens to our prayers and comforts us. Psalm 31:2 2 Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.  

Today, Pastor Jeff shares from 1 Corinthians 10 how Jesus is our spiritual rock for our everyday needs.  1 Corinthians 10:3-4 3 They all ate the same spiritual food 4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.  

Today, we learn about Simon Peter, one of Jesus' disciples, and how his declaration became the foundation for the church of Jesus Christ.  Matthew 16:16-18 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.  

Happy Monday! We continue our series - Jesus is my Rock, and today Pastor Jeff teaches from Psalm 62:2. Psalm 62:2 2 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

Today is Good Friday and we remember the greatest act of love that God showed to us. Because of God's love for us, He sent Jesus to take our place and die for our sins.   Mark 15:46 46 So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares a dream that was revealed to a powerful king: that Jesus is the Rock, our Savior. Daniel 2:34 34 While you were watching, a rock was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay and smashed them.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares from one of Jesus' Parables. In this parable, Jesus describes that our lives will have storms. It is not a matter of IF, as a matter of WHEN. Matthew 7:24-25 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. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.

We are in our new series - Jesus is My Rock, and today, we learn that we will never be satisfied with anything in life unless we have God, the Rock, who provides for all our needs. Deuteronomy 32:13 13 He made him ride on the heights of the land and fed him with the fruit of the fields. He nourished him with honey from the rock, and with oil from the flinty crag

This week, we will start a new series called Jesus is My Rock. For the next four weeks, Pastor Jeff will walk us through Bible verses that teach us that Jesus was, is, and will always be our Rock. 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[a] and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

It is FRI-YAY! And shout-out day. As we wrap up our Bible Characters series with Joseph today, we learn with Pastor Jeff that Joseph forgave his brothers and saw God's hand in his life. Genesis 45:5-7 5 And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you. 6 For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years there will be no plowing and reaping. 7 But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance.