The Morning Focus Daily Devotional with Rick and McKenna

Do you know what your purpose in life is? Maybe that question itself makes you cringe. It feels complicated yet vague all at the same time. But what if we're looking at purpose the wrong way? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.  Then Paul answered, "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die   in Jerusalem for the name of...

Thrifting is great, but it only goes so far. There's just some items that don't work as well second hand. Faith is that way too. Living off of someone else's relationship with God isn't enough, He wants a personal relationship with you too. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.   Romans 14:12   Faith Podcasts a...

We all carry titles—some we earned, some we didn't ask for. But what if the truest thing about you isn't your job, your relationships, or your past? What if your most important identity is simply this:  You are the one Jesus loves.  Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.   "Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, 'It is the Lord!'"   John 21:7   Faith Podcasts ar...

Your past may be part of your story, but it doesn't have to define your future. In this episode, Rick & McKenna look at a reminder from Paul's life about leaving regret behind and pressing on toward what God has ahead. Join Rick & McKenna for today's episode of the Morning Focus.   I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,   I press on to reach the end...

Plans change. Doors close. Circumstances shift. If you are walking through a season of uncertainty, Rick and McKenna are sharing that God's faithfulness never does.  Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of the Morning Focus.   "If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself."   2 Timothy 2:13   Faith Podcasts are   made possible by your support. You can click here to g...

Now the Lord is the Spirit,   and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.   2 Corinthians 3:17   Faith Podcasts are   made possible by your support. You can click here to give.  

One of the enemy's favorite lies is convincing us that our failures disqualify us from God's purpose. In  this episode, Rick and McKenna share why God isn't looking for perfection, He's looking for faithfulness. If you've been struggling with guilt, setbacks, or feeling like you've fallen too far, this conversation will remind you that God's grace is greater than your mistakes. Join Rick and McKen...

Do you ever just feel emptied out? Like you've given and given and you don't have much left. It's easy to feel like it's all on you, but God has another way. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Link is in the comments.    Psalm 73:26 says,    My heart and my strength my fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.    Faith Podcasts are   made possib...

Sometimes our view of God gets smaller than it should be—like He's less powerful, less capable, or less loving than He really is. But it's easier than you might think to get a better view of who God is. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being unde...

You've probably done it—searched the house for your phone, only to realize it was in your hand the whole time. Funny how we do that with God too. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of  The Morning Focus Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God?     1 Corinthians 6:19   Faith Podcasts are   made possible by your support....

Do you ever wish you were more drawn to God? Of course  self discipline matters, but sometimes the way we see God can change how much we want to be with Him. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, "The  Lord , the  Lord , the compassionate and gracious God   Exodus 34:6   Faith Podcasts are   made possible by your support. You...

What do you do when your life feels more like a mess than a masterpiece? When the struggles, doubts, and challenges seem too big to handle? Remember—God works in the mess, not in spite of it. If you're curious of how, join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Without oxen a stable stays clean,        but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.   Proverbs 14:4   Faith Podcasts are  ...

Why does temptation seem to show up at the worst possible times? Right after a spiritual high… or when you're worn out and stretched thin? Luke 4:13 gives us a clue, the enemy waits for an  opportune time.  Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of  The Morning Focus  and some encouragement on how to respond in these moments .   When the devil had finished all this tempting,   he left him   unt...

In case you're feeling a bit like you're getting scammed: yes the Christian life still has struggles with is, and YES it is still worth it. But that's easier said than lived. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.     In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, a...

Do you ever wonder what it would be like if you stopped helping everyone? Can you be loved if you have nothing to offer? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy   and eat!   Isaiah 55:1   Faith Podcasts are   made possible by your support. You can click here to give.  

Galatians 6:9:  Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Have you ever felt afraid to let go of something valuable? Maybe it's your time, your talents, or your resources—you want to do good with them, but giving up control feels risky. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Link is in the comments.   Seek the Kingdom of God   above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.   Matthew 6:33   Faith P...

Are you a nervous talker? It can be hard to trust that God hears your prayers and will answer you, when He rarely does so audibly and immediately, but that doesn't mean He isn't answering you. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.  As you enter the house of God, keep your ears open and your mouth shut. It is evil to make mindless offerings to God.   Ecclesiastes 5:1   Fai...

Do you ever start to wonder if God changed His mind about you? Waiting gets hard, and shame and doubt creep in and make the whole thing murky. But the Bible reminds us of the truth, even in the hardest season of waiting join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.   All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Now t...

In today's world you've gotta be tough, right? As much sense as that might make, it's not the way God directs us. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.   Ezekiel 36:26   Faith Podcasts are   made possible by your support....

When chaos, uncertainty, and disappointment surround us, life can start to feel overwhelming. At a recent broadcasting conference, Rick heard a message that sparked a powerful conversation: What if you're in the middle of a miracle and don't even realize it? Looking at stories throughout Scripture, from the Israelites crossing the Red Sea to the woman who touched Jesus' garment, Rick and McKenna e...

Trying to carry tomorrow's problems today is exhausting.   If you've been worrying about what's next, searching for answers, or feeling the pressure to have everything figured out, this conversation is for you. Join Rick and McKenna for this episode of The Morning Focus and discover the freedom that comes from trusting the One who already knows the way forward.   "Trust in the Lord with all your h...

Waiting may be one of the hardest things God asks us to do.   When you're praying for direction, hoping for a breakthrough, or wondering what comes next, it's tempting to take matters into your own hands. But what if God is still working, even when it feels like nothing is happening?   Join Rick and McKenna for this episode of the podcast as they talk about trusting God's timing and why waiting on...

What do you do when life doesn't go according to plan?   Maybe you're facing something completely different than what you expected and wondering what God is doing. Rick shares how losing his job led him down a path he never would have chosen for himself—and how God used it to bring him somewhere better than he could have imagined.   Join Rick and McKenna for this episode of the podcast and discove...

Sometimes anxiety sneaks up on us so gradually that we don't even realize how much it's affecting us. An experience bring work stress home helped me recognize I was carrying around more worry than I thought. The good news? God gives us a better place to take our anxiety. Discover how one simple verse from Philippians 4 can help shift your focus from the size of your problems to the greatness of yo...