A Beautiful Day Devotional Podcast

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that when we love others by being kind and respectful, we show that we are looking to please not only our interests but above all, God. John 13:35 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

Today, Pastor Jeff digs deep into John 13:34, when Jesus says that we must love and respect others just as He loves and respects 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.  

Happy Monday! Today, Pastor Jeff shares in our Golden Rule series that our main purpose is to point everyone around us to Jesus. 1 Corinthians 10:33 33 Follow my example. I try to please everyone in every way. I'm not looking out for what is good for me. I'm looking out for the interests of others. I do it so that they might be saved.

It is FRI-YAY! And shoutout day! Today, Pastor Jeff will talk about two important words – honor and respect. 1 Peter 2:17 17 Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

Pastor Jeff shares today that God teaches us to live in a different way of selfishness. He says instead of being selfish, choose to be humble, thinking of others as better than us. Philippians 2:3 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

Today, Pastor Jeff talks about being devoted. God teaches us in our Bible verse today to "Be devoted to one another in love." Romans 12:10 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Join Pastor today as he shares what God says about loving others. He says we cannot pretend to love but seek to love others well.  Romans 12:9 9 Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.

Happy Monday! In our Golden Rule series, Pastor Jeff shares that there is no other way to see life than through the day's verse.   Matthew 7:12 12 Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.  

It is FRI-YAY! And shoutout day! Today, we learn that compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience are things we must put on daily. Colossians 3:12 12 Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience

In our Golden Rule series, we learn today with Pastor Jeff that kindness always blesses others, but ultimately, it is a treasure for us.  Proverbs 11:17 17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel person brings ruin on himself.

God's kindness has a purpose for each of us. Join Pastor Jeff today as he shares more about the meaning of this.  Romans 2:4 4 Don't you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can't you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?

Today, Pastor Jeff shares that to be kind, one must have a heart that reaches out to others with the same grace and compassion it has received from God. Ephesians 4:32 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you .

Happy 2025! We are so excited to be back with you! Today, Pastor Jeff will start a new series called The Golden Rule. We pray you join us each weekday to learn how God desires us to live. This week is all about being kind. Matthew 22:37-39 37 Jesus replied, "'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 A...

It is FRI-YAY! Today is our last episode for 2024! As a tradition for our podcast, Pastor Jeff will read the Christmas Story from Luke 2.   We want to wish you a Merry Christmas! We will resume our podcast on Monday, January 13.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares that God gave people the best favor ever when He sent Jesus to earth. God sent Jesus to earth for all of us!   Luke 2:14 14 Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors!

Pastor Jeff shares about shepherds today and how Jesus is our Great Shepherd! Luke 2:8 8 In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock.    

Today, Pastor Jeff shares that while you may take some time to get to know someone, you can learn about Jesus any time you want by reading the Bible. Isaiah 9:7 7 The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies w...

Happy Monday! Today, Pastor Jeff answers the question, "How do peace and being on guard go together when they sound so opposite of one another?" Philippians 4:7 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Today is FRI-YAY! And shout-out day! Pastor Jeff shares about how the King of the Kings entered this world. While Jesus deserves the royal treatment, His entry into the world was simple. Luke 2:7 7 Then she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped him tightly in cloth and laid him in a manger,[a] because there was no guest room available for them.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares about an overflow of joy! Romans 15:13 13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Joy is a difficult word to understand, but Pastor Jeff will help us understand what it means. Luke 2:10-11 10 But the angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:[a] 11 Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord.  

Today, Pastor Jeff shares about a huge headcount that happened when Jesus was born. Luke 2:1-3 2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be registered. 2 This first registration took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So everyone went to be registered, each to his own town.

Happy Monday! As we continue our Christmas series called The Way to the Manger, Pastor Jeff shares that the words used in Isaiah 9:6 to describe Jesus are exciting to consider: Wonderful, Mighty, Eternal, and Prince. Isaiah 9:6 6 For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father,...

Today is FRI-YAY! And Pastor Jeff needs more names to shout out. Please send your name to creekkids@sugarcreek.net . He shares today that Jesus is the greatest human to have ever lived. Luke 1:32 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.

Pastor Jeff shares today that God's choice to sacrifice His Son, Jesus, wasn't just a way to prove His love to you; it was the way for people to be forgiven of sin and reunited with God. John 3:16 16 For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.