A Beautiful Day Devotional Podcast

Have you ever had to be brave to help someone else? Maybe you spoke up when someone was unkind or helped a friend when no one else would. Today, Pastor Jeff shares about Moses's sister Miriam, who stepped up at the right moment.  Exodus 2:7 7 Then his sister asked Pharaoh's daughter, "Shall I go and get one of the Hebrew women to nurse the baby for you?"

This week, we are learning from Pastor Jeff that families should protect one another, and we will examine the story of baby Moses. In our families, God also wants us to look out for each other! Exodus 2:4 4 His sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him.

We will learn this week with Pastor Jeff that Families should protect one another and learn from the story of baby Moses. 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.

Today is FRI-YAY! Pastor Jeff shares that when we love our family, we don't just say it—we show it! We might give up our turn, share something special, or forgive even when it's hard. Hebrews 13:16 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

We learn with Pastor Jeff today that Joseph saw something bigger for his life. He saw that God had a plan, even in the middle of all the hard things. Genesis 45:3-5 3 Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph! Is my father still living?" But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. 4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, "Come close to me." When they had d...

Pastor Jeff reminds us today that sometimes in our families, someone might do something wrong—maybe they break your toy, hurt your feelings, or don't tell the truth. But even then, God calls us to love and help one another. Genesis 42:25-26 25 Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to put each man's silver back in his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. After this was d...

Pastor Jeff continues to share that Families should love one another by looking at the story of Joseph. Peace doesn't always happen all at once, but it grows when we choose love over anger,  again and again. Genesis 42:21 21 They said to one another, "Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; tha...

This week, Pastor Jeff talks about how Families should love one another, and we continue to learn from he story of Joseph. We can choose to forgive, be kind, and trust that God is in control—not just in the good times, but always. Genesis 42:6-8 6 Now Joseph was the governor of the land, the person who sold grain to all its people. So when Joseph's brothers arrived, they bowed down to him with the...

It is a very special FRI-YAY! It is Pastor Jeff's birthday! Happy birthday, Pastor Jeff. We appreciate you! Today we learn that Jesus didn't come to be served—He came to serve. And He asks us to treat our families that same way: with love, humility, and respect. Philippians 2:3-5 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking...

Pastor Jeff reminds us today that respect means treating someone like they matter, even when you're frustrated or don't agree with them.  Genesis 37:26-27 26 Judah said to his brothers, "What will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? 27 Come, let's sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay our hands on him; after all, he is our brother, our own flesh and blood." His brothers agreed...

Join Pastor Jeff today as he continues to share from Joseph's story and reminds us that when we're upset with our family, it's easy to let our actions get out of control. But God wants us to stop and think before we act. Genesis 37:21-24 21 But when Reuben heard of their scheme, he came to Joseph's rescue. "Let's not kill him," he said. 22 "Why should we shed any blood? Let's just throw him into t...

Join Pastor Jeff today as he shares that we all get mad sometimes in families. It's okay to feel upset, but it's not okay to be mean. Genesis 37:18-19 18 But they saw him a long way off. Before he reached them, they made plans to kill him. 19 "Here comes that dreamer!" they said to one another.

In our Summer series, we will learn with Pastor Jeff this week that families should respect one another. Sometimes, we feel big emotions in our families, and it's okay to feel emotions, but we have to choose what we do with them.  Genesis 37:10-11 10 This time he told the dream to his father as well as to his brothers, but his father scolded him. "What kind of dream is that?" he asked. "Will your...

It is FRI-YAY! Today, we celebrate Independence Day here in the United States of America! Pastor Jeff shares that we all need forgiveness. Every single one of us has sinned. That means we've all done things that go against God. But Jesus came to meet us in our mess. 1 John 1:9 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Join Pastor Jeff today as he continues to share that families should forgive one another. When we sin, God grieves over it. It breaks our relationship with Him. But because of Jesus, we can be forgiven. Genesis 33:4 4 Then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares that we sometimes hurt each other's feelings in families. But instead of staying mad or trying to win an argument, we can choose to be humble, just like Jacob.  Genesis 33:3 3 Then Jacob went on ahead. As he approached his brother, he bowed to the ground seven times before him.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares that God doesn't give up on us even when we mess up. God helped Jacob make peace with his brother, and He can help us, too. Genesis 32:5 5 and now I own cattle, donkeys, flocks of sheep and goats, and many servants, both men and women. I have sent these messengers to inform my lord of my coming, hoping that you will be friendly to me.

Happy Monday! In our Summer Series this week, Pastor Jeff will share that families should forgive one another and take a closer look at the story of Jacob and Esau. Genesis 27:22 22 Jacob went close to his father Isaac, who touched him and said, "The voice is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau.

It is FRI-YAY! And shoutout day all the way to Florida! As Pastor Jeff teaches that families should believe in God's promises, he reminds us that the most unbelievable promise is that Jesus died for our sins and rose again! 2 Corinthians 1:20 20 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God.

Join Pastor Jeff today as he shares that families can believe in God's promises. When things seem too hard or too big, we can remember that nothing is impossible for God. Genesis 21:5 5 Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares that sometimes, families have to wait on God's promises, too—like peace, provision, healing, guidance, or help. But we can trust that God always keeps His word, even if it takes time. Genesis 21:1-2 21 The Lord came to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah what he had promised. 2 Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the appointed t...

Pastor Jeff shares today that families can believe God's promises. He promises to love us, forgive us, and never leave us. Genesis 15:6 6 Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.

Join Pastor Jeff this week, as we continue our Summer series and explore how Families should believe God's promises. Genesis 15:5 5 He took him outside and said, "Look at the sky and count the stars, if you are able to count them." Then he said to him, "Your offspring will be that numerous.

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.