A Beautiful Day Devotional Podcast

Do you like candy canes during Christmas time?  Today, Pastor Jeff shares how the candy cane tells us so much about the Christmas story. From its shape to its colors, this sweet treat points us back to Jesus and why we celebrate! Proverbs 16:24 24 Gracious words are a honeycomb,     sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Today, Pastor Jeff shares about the shepherds in the nativity scene and reminds us that Jesus is our Good Shepherd . John 10:11 11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

In our Christmas series today, Pastor Jeff shares about Christmas lights and how they remind us of the true Light of the world—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."

Today, we kick off our Christmas series on the podcast! 🎄 Pastor Jeff is starting us off with the letter J —reminding us that Christmas begins with Jesus . Matthew 1:21 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,[a] because he will save his people from their sins."

It's FRI-YAY—and shout-out day! Today, Pastor Jeff shares that Jesus took the commandments a step further. He taught that God's laws aren't just rules we follow on the outside—they're about what's happening in our hearts, thoughts, and attitudes. Matthew 5:21-22 Jesus said: "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to jud...

Happy Thanksgiving Day! We are so grateful for YOU! Join Pastor Jeff as he shares from Psalm 40:8 and reminds us that obeying God isn't just about rules—it's about loving Him, trusting Him, and letting Him guide our hearts. Psalm 40:8 "I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart."

Pastor Jeff shared today that God gave the Ten Commandments to help His people know how to love Him and love others. But He didn't stop there—He also promised blessings for those who follow Him. Deuteronomy 30:16 16 For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the Lord your God will...

Pastor Jeff shares our Faith Question/Truth Bomb for this week and teaches us that when we learn more about who God is—how He is loving, just, and merciful—we begin to want to obey Him truly. 1 John 2:3 3 We know that we have come to know Him if we keep His commands.

Happy Thanksgiving week! Our Faith Question #8 is: What is the law of God stated in the Ten Commandments? Truth Bomb: You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not st...

It's FRI-YAY! And it's shout-out day with Pastor Jeff! Today, we wrap up our Faith Question #7: What does the law of God require? Truth Bomb: That we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength—and love our neighbor as ourselves. We see this perfectly in the example of Jesus! Mark 12:30-31 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and wit...

Today Pastor Jeff asks this question - Who is my neighbor? Leviticus 19:18 "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."

Today, Pastor Jeff shares from the prophet Ezekiel. Ezekiel tells us that God can give us a new heart and a new Spirit—changing our hearts from "stone" to "flesh" and giving us His Spirit to guide us. Ezekiel 36:26-27 "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to fo...

Join Pastor Jeff today for our Faith Question and Truth Bomb of the week! He will remind you that God loved you first, and our love for Him is our joyful response to His amazing gift. 1 John 4:19 "We love because he first loved us."

This week's Faith Question asks: What does the law of God require? And here's the Truth Bomb: That we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves. Matthew 22:37-40 "And Jesus said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And the second is like i...

Today is FRI-YAY! And it's shout-out day! Pastor Jeff shares that we were made to love and obey God—and that's how we glorify Him. John 14:31  " … that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me."

Pastor Jeff shares today that obedience isn't the hard path — it's the path you were created for! 1 John 5:3 "In fact, this is love for God: to keep His commands. And His commands are not burdensome."

Pastor Jeff will share today what the word worthy means and how God is worthy of everything. Revelation 4:11 "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being."

Today, Pastor Jeff teaches us that we were all created to glorify God. That means God has a plan for your life, and everything you do can bring honor to Him. Isaiah 43:7:  "Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made."

Our Faith Question for this week is: How can we glorify God? And our Truth Bomb is: By loving Him and obeying His commands and laws. Deuteronomy 11:1  "You shall therefore love the Lord your God and keep his charge, his statues, his rules, and his commandments always."

Today is FRI-YAY! And shout-out time! Pastor Jeff wraps up this week's Faith Question: "What else did God create?"Truth Bomb: God created all things, and all His creation was very good. Jesus was with God at creation! John 1:1-3  1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him noth...

This week, Pastor Jeff reminds us that God created everything—seen and unseen, from the tiniest particles to the farthest stars. Faith Question 5: What else did God create? Truth Bomb: God created all things, and all His creation was very good. Hebrews 11:3  By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

Today, Pastor Jeff teaches that God created everything by simply speaking it into existence, demonstrating His incredible power, creativity, and authority. Psalm 33:6 "By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of His mouth."

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that God is the Creator of everything—seen and unseen—and that He made everything with a unique design and purpose. Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."

This week, Pastor Jeff is teaching our new Faith Question and Truth Bomb! Faith Question #5: What else did God create? Truth Bomb: God created all things, and all His creation was very good! Because God is love, everything He creates comes from His loving nature. Genesis 1:31 "And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good…"

Today is Fri-YAY and Shout-Out Day! Pastor Jeff reminds us that we are made to glorify God. Just like Jesus, we can glorify God by obeying Him, loving others, and trusting Him—even when it's hard.