The Morning Focus Daily Devotional with Rick and McKenna

What's the point of being a Christian? What's this life all about? Dive into what the Bible says about this in today's episode of The Morning Focus with Rick and McKenna.

Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me.  

Matthew 7:22-23 

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Anyone else feel like their brain works against them when it comes to what memories it brings up and how often it repeats them? When we get stuck in the shame of our past, we can assume God feels the same way about us, but the Bible tells us otherwise. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

He said to them: "You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or...

A calm silent mind is a rare thing to find these days. So how do you deal with the chaos? God makes things simple. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

 "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" 

John 1:29 

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In difficult seasons or the busyness of life, longing for perfection and acceptance can consume your mind. In these times, it can be difficult to accept God's unconditional love. In this Full Focus episode of The Morning Focus Dave Frey, lead singer of Sidewalk Prophets, gives us a look into his life and how he has learned to trust God's unconditional love, as God reminds us that our works are not the end-all.

If you are struggling to be real with God, to trust Him, or even just thinking you are not doing enough, this Full Focus...

You're carrying too much—and God knows it.  We've all felt the pressure to hold everything together—our jobs, relationships, emotions, and expectations. But what if we weren't meant to carry it all ourselves? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." 

Psalm 55:22  

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We all want to preserve something that God has told us to let go of. It's hard to move on from the life we know, but what God has ahead of us is far greater. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

Remember Lot's wife. Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will keep it. 

Luke 17:32-33 

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Ever wish God would just lay out the whole plan so you could see what's coming next? Today, we're talking about why God doesn't call us to understand everything, but simply to obey, just like He called Peter to follow Him without all the details. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

"And he said to them, 'Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.'" Matthew 4:19 

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When we are constantly on the hunt for the next most comforting thing, we put ourselves in charge. The problem with that: you and I are not very good at being God. So what happens when we sit in the discomfort of who God is compared to us? Join Rick & McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.  

He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No human eye has ever seen him, nor ever will. All honor and power to him forever! Amen. 

1 Timothy 6:16 

Have you ever been let down by someone you trusted? That stuff stings, and it can really scatter us. God sees what happened though, and He isn't looking away. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

"I will search for my lost ones who strayed away, and I will bring them safely home again. 

I will bandage the injured and strengthen the weak." 

Ezekiel 34:16 

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It's easy to get distracted by the things right in front of us. But those things never fully satisfy. The enemy wants to pull the wool over our eyes, but God invites us into something better. Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

"For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever."

1 John 2:16-17

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Just because you know it's true, doesn't mean it's always easy to believe. If verses like Philippians 4:19 feel like promises you wish you could trust, but don't know how to, join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19

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Ever feel like you're running nonstop but not getting anywhere? Life gets busy fast, but not everything we chase is worth it. Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

"Do you now know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize." I Corinthians 9:24

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We all want amazing things to happen, but how often do we live like we actually believe God will do those amazing things? Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

Joshua told the people, "Purify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you."

Joshua 3:5

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You may not be preparing for a musical or a play, but you do rehearse a script everyday. And what that script is, matters. Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called "Today," so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. 

Hebrews 3:13

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Forgiving people is messy. And because that's our experience, it can feel impossible to believe God has truly forgiven us. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.

Isaiah 43:25

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Troubleshooting anything can be hard, but when it's your relationship with God it can feel even more frustrating! Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

1 John 4:18

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Do you have a dream that you've been holding onto? It's exciting to watch dreams come true, but that's not always the story. Sometimes you hope and pray for something and it feels like nothing happens. But God is working even in the stillness. Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

"Hannah was in deep anguish, crying bitterly as she prayed to the Lord... 'If you will look upon my sorrow and answer my prayer... then I will give him back to you. He will be yours for his entire lifetime.'"

 1 Samuel 1:10–11

What does being taken care of look like to you? The picture Jesus gives us for how God takes care of us has much more to do with our everyday needs than first meets the eye. Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?

Matthew 6:24

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As Christians, does trusting God mean never feeling afraid?  Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening.
1 Peter 3:6b

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There's caring about something, and then there's caring too much. If you've noticed lately that you've got a white knuckled grip around some parts of your life, God has an invitation for you that you can trust,. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Link is in the comments.  

"Be still, and know that I am God; 

    I will be exalted among the nations, 

    I will be exalted in the earth." 

Psalm 46:10 

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When Jesus asked a blind man, "Do you see anything?" He was asking about more than the man's literal sight. And the same question is extended to us. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Inspiration for today's episode was drawn from Jackie Hill Perry's book, Upon Waking. 

Once more Jesus put his hands on the man's eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. Mark 8:25 

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You know that feeling when you're helping a kid with math and realize… you're completely out of your depth? That same helplessness can hit when someone you love is hurting—and you just want to fix it. But prayer isn't "just" something. The Bible says it's powerful. It's effective.  Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

"Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.  The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results." 

James 5:16 

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Ever feel like you're just going through the motions, shaped by whatever life throws at you? It's easy to settle into the patterns of the world and forget that real change is even possible. But God doesn't just adjust your life, He transforms it. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  

Romans 12:2   

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Is there anything in your life right now that feels impossible? Or maybe 'impossible' feels too dramatic. Does it feel too big for you? Too far gone? Too much to handle? That's where God comes in. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

This is what the Lord says: This dry valley will be filled with pools of water!  

2 Kings 3:16 

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When fear, uncertainty, and anxiety about the future begin to take over, it can be difficult to trust that God is still at work. In this episode of Full Focus, Carly Ann Taylor, a new Christisan Music Artist, joins Rick and McKenna to share her story about how God radically changed her life, and taught her what love is. 

If you've ever wrestled with the meaning of love, struggled to surrender your future, or wondered what God is doing behind the scenes, this Full Focus episode is for you. Join Rick, McKenna, and Carly as they discuss t...

Fear sounds a lot like wisdom sometimes. It promises protection, safety, and control—but it leads to exhaustion and isolation. What if you didn't have to trust fear anymore? What if there's a better voice to follow? Join Rick & McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus and be reminded: you can trust God's voice.

"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." 

2 Timothy 1:7 

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When there's so much need all around, it's easy to get overwhelmed. How are you supposed to handle everything? How do you help everyone? When Jesus taught us to pray, He simplified things quite a bit. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

Give us today our daily bread. Matthew 6:11 

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Do you ever feel like God moves in slow motion? As frustrating as it can be, there's purpose behind it. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Link is in the comments.   

But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, "Don't be afraid. Just have faith." 

Mark 5:36 

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When life gets painful, we usually just want it fixed. But what if there's something better than a quick  

solution? Jesus offers peace—not by removing the pain, but by being with us in it. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. 

 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you." John 14:27 

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What if the part of your life that feels too far gone… isn't? There is a name that carries resurrection power—and He brings hope to the places we've given up on. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.  

 1 Corinthians 15:55: 

"Where, O death, is your victory? 

Where, O death, is your sting?"  

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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 the Lord Jesus." 

Acts 21:13  

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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 

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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  

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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 of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. 

Philippians 3:13-14 

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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 

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Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 

2 Corinthians 3:17 

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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 McKenna for today's episode of the Morning Focus.  

Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 

1 Corinthians 4:2 

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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.  

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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 understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse." 

Romans 1:20  

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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 

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