A Beautiful Day Devotional Podcast

Today Pastor Jeff wraps up our Fruit of the Spirit series by reminding us that God is the source of the fruit and helps us grow to become more like Jesus as we stay connected to Him. Romans 13:14  But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.  

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God's Spirit helps us practice self-control by saying no to temptation and choosing what is right, even when it's difficult. Titus 2:11-12  For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God helps us practice self-control by resisting temptation, choosing what is right, and trusting Him to help us when we're tempted. 1 Corinthians 10:13  No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide the way out so that you...

Today Pastor Jeff shares how self-control helps us manage our emotions and respond with strength and wisdom as God's Spirit works in our hearts. Proverbs 16:24   Patience is better than power, and controlling one's emotions, than capturing a city. 

Today Pastor Jeff begins the final week of our Fruit of the Spirit series by sharing how God helps us grow in self-control and choose to guide our words, emotions, and actions in ways that honor Him. Proverbs 25:28   A person who does not control his temper is like a city whose wall is broken down.

Today Pastor Jeff wraps up our week on gentleness by sharing how Jesus is our greatest example of gentleness and how we can become more like Him by following His words, actions, and example. Matthew 11:29  (Jesus said) Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 

Today Pastor Jeff shares how gentleness should shape the way we speak, reminding us to choose a kind tone, thoughtful words, and an attitude that reflects Jesus. Proverbs 15:4  A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. 

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can show gentleness even when others disagree with us, responding with patience, kindness, and respect instead of anger. 1 Peter 3:15-16a  But in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.  Yet do this with gentleness and reverence.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can pursue gentleness every day with determination, along with righteousness, godliness, faith, love, and endurance as we grow in our faith. 1 Timothy 6:11-12a But you, man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.  Fight the good fight of the faith.  

Today Pastor Jeff begins our week on  gentleness by sharing how we can treat others with care, kindness, and tenderness while remembering that their feelings matter. Proverbs 15:1  A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath .

Today Pastor Jeff wraps up our week on faithfulness by sharing how Jesus teaches us to remain connected to Him, just like branches remain connected to a vine, so we can grow and produce spiritual fruit. John 15:4  Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch is unable to produce fruit by itself unless it remains on the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me.    

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can be faithful to God by choosing Him first each day, giving Him our time, attention, and worship. 1 Samuel 12:24  Above all, fear the LORD and worship him faithfully with all your heart; consider the great things he has done for you. 

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God's faithfulness gives us protection and confidence to trust Him, even when we don't understand what is happening in our lives. Psalm 91:4   He will cover you with his feathers; you will take refuge under his wings. His faithfulness will be a protective shield. 

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God's faithfulness never changes, reminding us that even when we make mistakes, He welcomes us back, forgives us, and never stops loving us. Psalm 36:5  LORD, your faithful love reaches to heaven, your faithfulness to the clouds.  

Today Pastor Jeff begins our week on faithfulness by sharing how God is always faithful to us, keeping His promises, never leaving us, and showing us His unfailing love. Lamentations 3:22–23   "His mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!" 

Today Pastor Jeff wraps up our week on  goodness by sharing how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, perfectly demonstrated God's goodness by caring for His people and giving His life for His sheep. John 10:11  "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." 

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God's goodness is all around us and reminds us to recognize His daily blessings and use the gifts He has given us to know Him, love Him, and love others. Psalm 34:8  Taste and see that the LORD is good. How happy is the person who takes refuge in him!

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God calls us to show goodness to others by choosing to do what is right and taking every opportunity to do good. Galatians 6:10  "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all." 

Today Pastor Jeff shares how growing closer to God allows His goodness to grow in our hearts and show through our words, actions, and the way we treat others. Romans 15:14  My brothers and sisters, I myself am convinced about you that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

Today Pastor Jeff begins our week on goodness by sharing how God is perfectly good and how we can reflect His goodness by choosing to do what is right. Psalm 145:7  They will give a testimony of your great goodness and will joyfully sing of your righteousness.

Today Pastor Jeff wraps up our week on kindness by sharing how Jesus showed us the greatest example of kindness and how God's love and kindness toward us should inspire us to treat others the same way. Ephesians 4:32  And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how pursuing kindness and the things that please God helps us grow in the Fruit of the Spirit and become more like Jesus. Proverbs 21:21  Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how showing kindness—even when it's difficult—reflects a heart that is dedicated to Jesus and allows others to see His love through us. Colossians 3:12  Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God calls us to show kindness to others without expecting anything in return, choosing to do what is right simply because it honors Him. Proverbs 14:21  The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

Today Pastor Jeff begins our week on kindness by sharing how true kindness means choosing to do what is right and good while treating others with the love, respect, and goodness of God. Titus 3:4-5   But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared,  he saved us—not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy—through the washing of regeneration a...