A Beautiful Day Devotional Podcast

Today Pastor Jeff talks about the better house you will ever have - when you invite Jesus to live in your heart, it's like building a house within yourself. With Jesus inside, you've got a rock-solid foundation. No matter what happens, you're loved by God, and nothing, absolutely nothing, can separate you from His love.   Proverbs 24:3-4 3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it i...

Today Pastor Jeff shares from Proverbs 23 and teaches us that when we learn something good, we need to let it change how we live.    Proverbs 23:12 12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.

Today Pastor Jeff shares a verse that teaches us that having a good name is way better than having lots of cool things.  Proverbs 22:1 22 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Today is our 800th episode! Thank you for listening and learning that with God, every day is a Beautiful Day! Pastor Jeff shares that when your parents or caregivers give you discipline, it's not to be mean. It's because they care about you and want to help you make good choices as you grow up. Proverbs 19:18 18 Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives.

Today's verse reminds us that just like a castle's tower keeps everyone safe, God's name keeps us strong and protected when we need it the most. So, let's remember to run to Him and find our safety and strength in Him! Proverbs 18:10 10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Today Pastor Jeff will share verse from Proverbs that is all about family, something really special that God gives us to cherish.  Proverbs 17:6 6 Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents[a] are the pride of their children.

Today Pastor teach us that while we make our plans, let's remember that God's plans are ultimately what matter most. And they are always bigger and better! Proverbs 16:1 16 We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.

Today Pastor Jeff shares that is so important to understand that God is the creator and giver of all things, and that no matter if we have a little or a lot, we trust that God knows our needs.   Proverbs 15:16 16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.

It is FRI-YAY! And with a special shout out! Today Pastor Jeff shares that a simple, kind word can make a huge difference in someone's day. Proverbs 12:25 25 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

Today Pastor Jeff will explain the difference between a pride and a humble person, and what God thinks of each of them.  Proverbs 11:02 2 Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Pastor Jeff shares that our verse today, Proverbs 10:17, tells us that paying attention to correction helps us live the right way.   Listening to advice and learning from correction is super smart!   Proverbs 10:17 17 Anyone who pays attention to correction shows the path to life. But anyone who refuses to be corrected leads others down the wrong path.

Today we will talk about fears, and Pastor Jeff shares Proverbs 9:10 and talks about a different kind of fear - The fear of the Lord. The fear of the Lord is not the terrorizing fear, but a respectful awe of the Lord.   Proverbs 9:10 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Happy 2024! Today marks the beginning of an exciting journey as we step into the new year exploring the Book of Proverbs.   Seeking God's wisdom is the best decision we can make every single day!   Proverbs 8:10-11 10 Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, 11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

Merry Christmas!! This is our last podcast episode for 2023. We will resume our episodes on January 8 2024. Today Pastor Jeff will read the Christmas story from Luke 2.

Today Pastor Jeff shares about John 3:16. This verse is like the sparkling star on top of our Christmas tree. It holds the essence of the entire Christmas story!   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.

Today Pastor Jeff talks about Jesus - the bread of life!   John 6:35 35 Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

Today Pastor Jeff shares that when you see the color green during this Christmas season, that is reminder of God's unwavering love and provision for us.    Psalm 23:2 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters

Today Pastor Jeff talks about the color white for Christmas. The white of Christmas reminds us of the purity and renewal that Jesus brings to our lives.   Isaiah 1:18 18 "Come now, let us settle the matter," says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.

Today is FRI-YAY! And shout out day! Today, Pastor Jeff will talk about the red of Christmas that reminds us of the deep, unending love of Jesus.   Matthew 26:28 28 This is my blood of the[a] covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Please join Pastor Jeff as he remind us that this Christmas, we should remember the love that God showed us through Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross.  Philippians 2:8 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!  

Today Pastor Jeff shares that just like the star led the wise men to Jesus, God provides us with guidance in our lives too.   Matthew 2:2 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him."  

Do you have special things you love doing at Christmas? Like family traditions? Pastor Jeff shares today that when we fill our hearts with God's word, it helps us stay away from doing wrong things.    Psalm 119:11 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Happy Monday! Please join Pastor Jeff as he shares about baby Jesus, and let's celebrate and be grateful for the incredible gift of baby Jesus, who came to show us God's love in the most amazing way possible!   Luke 2:7 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

It is FRI-YAY! And with a special shout out from Pastor Jeff. Today he shares about sheep. It says in the Bible that God put all our mistakes, all the wrong things we've done, on Jesus. He took all our 'straying away' and 'going the wrong way' on Himself because He loves us so much!   Isaiah 53:6 6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on...

Today Pastor Jeff talks about Christmas Candy! You don't want to miss this sweet episode.    Proverbs 16:24 24 Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.