The Morning Focus Daily Devotional with Rick and McKenna

"God doesn't want your ability, He wants your availability." Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. 2 Corinthians 8:12 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

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. 2 Corinthians 1:20

No one likes an awkward moment, or being stuck in the middle of some serious tension. But because we know Jesus, the way we respond to those moments doesn't have to look like desperately working to keep the peace. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Blessed are the peacemakers,      for they will be called children of God.  Matthew 5:9   Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give. 

Doubt has a way of holding us back from the very things we're called to do. It whispers that we're not good enough, not ready, or not worthy. On Emerson Day, that same doubt almost stopped her from stepping into the purpose God had for her through music. But Emerson's journey is a powerful reminder of strength, of pushing past the lies, silencing comparison, and choosing truth instead. If you've ever wrestled with feeling "not enough" or questioned whether God could really use you, this Full Focus episode talks about just that. Join Rick, McKenna, and Emerson...

It's hard enough to trust someone in general. It's even harder when you're already hurt. But God is safe to trust, even at your weakest. Joni Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. He heals the brokenhearted      and binds up their wounds.  Psalm 147:3   Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give. 

Faith is hard. It definitely feels like this whole thing would be easier if the "walk by faith not by sight" thing was flipped. But the Bible reminds us of what is true when we start to doubt. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.  But truly God has listened; he has attended to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me!  Psalm 66:19-20  Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here...

What is your anchor in life? We may not be boats on the water, but without something to anchor us, we'll drift. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.  Psalm 119:61  Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.   

Do you ever listen to a new song and realize you know the next couple of notes even though you've never heard it before? Our minds are good at recognizing rhythms, but not every rhythm we learn points us to the truth of God's love for us. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.  The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.  Lamentations 3:22-23  Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click h...

Even the Bible has ironic moments. Without realizing it, the people whosaw Jesus do incredible things said something both so right, and so wrong all at the same time. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of the Monring Focus, to see what all the fuss what about.  They were all filled with awe and praised God. "A great prophet has appeared among us," they said. "God has come to help his people." Luke 7:16 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

Are you any good at recognizing patterns? Jesus had some patterns that are worth recognizing! Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.  "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." Mark 6:31 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

If life feels like a juggling act, and the enemy keeps throwing in extra things to keep in the air, you're not going crazy. It doesn't have to feel this complicated, though! Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. For God so loved the world, that whoever believed in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.   John 3:16  Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give. 

Some repetition is annoying, and some is helpful. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus, and a reminder you might just need on repeat!  Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,      for his steadfast love endures forever.  Psalm 136:1   Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give. 

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No one wants to be shamed or forced into changing. And God isn't interested in using those methods. Instead, when it comes to calling you to Himself, God uses grace. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.  Romans 6:14  Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give. 

He's the God of the hills and valleys, but He's with us through more than just our extreme highs and lows. Join rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.  He lifted me out of the pit of despair,      out of the mud and the mire.  He set my feet on solid ground      and steadied me as I walked along.  Psalm 40:2  Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give. 

It's time to address the elephant in the room. If you've been a Christian for really any length of time, or even if you don't believe in God, you probably have some doubts about this whole faith thing swimming around in your mind. This morning, we're giving them a place to go. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.   Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.  Jeremiah 33:3  Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You c...

What's the difference between needing God and wanting Him? And why is one so much easier than the other? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 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.  John 6:35   Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give. 

For how easily belief comes to little kids, it's crazy how much harder it is for adults. God promises that He can do "exceedingly more," but that's not always the easiest thing to believe. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. The Lord answered Moses, "Is the Lord's arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you."  Numbers 11:23   Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.