A Beautiful Day Devotional Podcast

Pastor Jeff shares that God has amazing promises for those who choose to obey Him. And by obeying Him, you will get to know Him even more.   Matthew 5:6 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Today Pastor Jeff talks about prayer. That is a really good way to get to know God. God is always close by and ready to listen to you.    1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Happy Monday! This week we start a brand new series called GOD - REALLY KNOWING HIM. Today Pastor Jeff shares that iIf you'd like to get to know God a little better, He's always available, always ready to listen to your prayers and speak to your heart.   2 Chronicles 15:2 2 He went out to meet Asa and said to him, "Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The Lord is with you when you are wit...

It is FRI-YAY! And shout out day!! Today is the last day of our series CHOICES - making good ones. Pastor Jeff shares that you should never let your desire to please others get in the way of your own good judgment and on what God tells you to do. Mark 6:11 11 And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them

Today Pastor Jeff teaches us that a great way to strengthen your faith is by talking about it—and that's exactly what God wants you to do. 1 Timothy 2:7 7 I was appointed to be a messenger and an apostle to preach the good news. I am telling the truth. I'm not lying. God appointed me to be a true and faithful teacher

Today Pastor Jeff will talk about appearances. The world might judge you by how you look, but God sees who you really are. He knows your heart and understands your thoughts and intentions. Proverbs 27:19 19 As water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart

Today Pastor Jeff will challenge us with this question - Have you made the choice to know God? There's no way around it: if you truly want to know God, you've got to get to know His Son, Jesus.   John 8:12 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

It is Monday! And Pastor Jeff have special birthday shoutouts today. He will share about the Golden Rule and will reminds us that, as followers of Christ, we should treat others as we want to be treated. 1 Peter 3:8 8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.

Today is FRI-YAY! And shout out for our friends in Southeast Asia. Pastor Jeff shares that the Bible says that if you let God, He'll show you the way to go in life. Romans 8:14 14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.

Pastor Jeff shares today that our words matters. And when we say kind words, God notices and rewards us. Matthew 12:36-37 36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."

Do you know that you are responsible for what you think about? Join Pastor Jeff today as he shares from Philippians 4:8! Philippians 4:8 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Today Pastor Jeff reminds us that God's plans for you are all around, in big and small things. When you choose to be kind, forgive others, and help people, you're living out God's plans for you Ephesians 4:1 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

Happy Monday! Today Pastor Jeff talks about our hope for the future. God made you for a special reason: His reason and for His plans. And you've got important things to do: His work here on earth.   Proverbs 24:14 14 Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.  

Today is FRI-YAY! And shout out day! Today Pastor Jeff remind us to take a moment each day and make the CHOICE to say thank you to our Heavenly Father for all the wonderful blessings He gives. Psalm 106:1 1 Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.

In our today's verse, Pastor Jeff shares that taking care of our bodies is important. And it is a CHOICE we can make every day. 1 Corinthians 3:16 16 Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in your midst?

Do you know you can choose to be kind? God wants us to remember that we can always choose to be kind, no matter what's going on in our lives. Even if we're having a tough day or feeling grumpy, we can still make the choice to treat others with kindness and respect. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 12 May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for...

In our series CHOICES, Pastor Jeff shares that when we ask God for wisdom, we must believe and not doubt. When we do doubt, we don't receive what we asked. James 1:5-8 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the s...

Happy Monday! Do you give up on things easily? Join Pastor Jeff in our series CHOICES - Making good ones. Jesus never gave up, even when things were really tough, even when He had to go through the pain of the cross. 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Al...

Today is FRI-YAY! And shout out day. Pastor Jeff shares that self-control is like a superpower that helps us make good choices. When we rush into things without self-control, we often end up making mistakes. 2 Peter 1:5-6 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to  knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to...

In our series CHOICES - Making good ones, Pastor Jeff shares today that true wisdom only comes from God. Proverbs 4:7 7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom.     Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Today Pastor Jeff shares that rhe world we live is full of darkness because of sin, but God's Word, the Bible tells us that Jesus is the guiding light.  John 8:12 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

Please join Pastor Jeff as he shares from Exodus 20:3. In our verse today, God warns people to not have other gods before Him. You might say that you don't do that, but think about the importance you give to God each day.  Exodus 20:3 3 "You shall have no other gods before me.

Today we start a new series called CHOICES - Making good ones! We pray you choose to listen to this podcast every day. Our verse today says to SEEK the kingdom of God first. This means all of our choices can be made in a way that obey God's commands.  Matthew 6:33 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  

It is FRI-YAY! And shout out day! Today we wrap up our series The Way to The Savior. Pastor Jeff shares the best new ever, and the reason we celebrate Easter. JESUS IS RISEN! Matthew 28:6-7 6 He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has risen from the dead and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; yo...

Today Pastor Jesus shares some verses from Matthew 27. Jesus stayed on the cross because He knew His purpose. He chose to bear the pain so that you could have the opportunity to choose a forever relationship with Him. Matthew 27:50-51 50 But Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and gave up his spirit. 51 Suddenly, the curtain of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth quaked...