The Morning Focus Daily Devotional with Rick and McKenna

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 until an opportune time. Luke 4:13 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

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.

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 Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

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 there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. Acts 2:5-6 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

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 explore how God's greatest work often happens in the middle of messy, confusing circumstances. If you've ever felt trapped by fear or shame, frustrated by waiting, or unsure of what God is doing in your life, this Full Focus episode is for you. Join Rick and McKenna as they discuss pursuing Jesus by diving into the unknown, learning to trust God when the outcome isn't clear, and recognizing that the miracle may not look the way you expected. Full Focus episodes are extended conversations from The Morning Focus, where Rick and McKenna go deeper into the truths explored in their daily devotionals. Sometimes they're joined by special guests, and other times they share personal stories from their own faith journeys, but every episode is designed to encourage, challenge, and remind you of what's true.

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 Him is never wasted. The Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for him to help them. Isaiah 30:18 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

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 your God. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus for a reminder of powerful truth about worry and anxiety. Don't be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

Have you ever wondered if God is finished with you? If you best days are behind you? The good news is that the Bible has a clear answer to those questions, and a response to the lies. Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Link is in the comments. I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath. Psalm 146:2 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

Have you lowered your expectations when it comes to God? Faith is hard, and it's easy to settle for the bare minimum when it comes to what we ask of God. But God is big enough to warrant our highest expectations! Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Acts 3:6 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

How could pain and joy mix? Sure, maybe you could see being joyful after a hard season, but not during. Nonetheless the Bible is filled with examples of joy in the midst of sorrow. So how do you get there without trying to force it? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. "For you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me." Psalm 63:7-8 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

Some lies are obvious, but others sound so close to the truth it's hard to tell the difference. The enemy wants to twist what's good and steal your peace, but you weren't made to follow his voice. You were made to follow your Shepherd. Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

T There are some days when you read a verse and it's soothing and sweet. And others when you wonder how it could possibly be true. When the state of your life feels like the evidence against God's word, what do you do with that tension? Join McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

Pain has a way of making us feel forgotten. In the midst of heartbreak, waiting, and uncertainty, it can be hard to believe that God is still working. For Jeremy Rosado, life brought deep challenges at a young age, walking through his sister's battle with addiction, helping raise and eventually adopt his niece, and setting aside his dreams so he could care for his family. Through these hard seasons, Jeremy learned what it meant to rely fully on God, even when the path ahead didn't look clear. If you've ever felt stuck in a waiting season, questioned God's timing, or felt the weight of shame, this Full Focus episode is for you. Join Rick, McKenna, and Jeremy as they talk honestly about faith in challenging seasons, learning to recognize God's voice amid the enemy's lies, and finding healing through full surrender. Jeremy shares the powerful stories behind his songs like "Come and See," "Hero in the Room," and "Keep Holding On," as well as the different moments that shaped both his career and his faith. Full Focus episodes are extended conversations from The Morning Focus, where Rick and McKenna go deeper into the truths explored in their daily devotionals. Sometimes they're joined by special guests, and other times they share personal stories from their own faith journeys, but every episode is designed to encourage, challenge, and remind you of what's true.