Even the best things aren't enjoyable when we aren't safe enough to enjoy them.

God isn't just loving, He is Love. And since we're made in His image, we can reflect that love to the world around us. But that doesn't happen passively, which is why every day in February during The Morning Focus, we're picking a Love Dare. A challenge to love the people around you a bit more like God does.

Today's Love Dare is, to take stock of the things people have shared with you in confidence and determine to be intentional about protecting what they shared.

We're giving away four copies of The Love Dare book in February, one a week, to enter to win your own copy, text the word LOVE to (888) 691-9150.

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Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

Proverbs 17:9

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A sense of belonging isn't always something you're born into. Jamie MacDonald knows what it's like to feel alone and to wonder if God is really forming something new. Her journey has taken her through addiction, surrender, and powerful moments of restoration that reshaped how she understands who she is.

If you've ever wrestled with where you fit, longed for deeper connection, or questioned God's timing in your story, join Rick, McKenna, and Jamie for this Full Focus episode. Jamie also shares how her songs Desperate and I Left It in the River are deeply connected to her testimony and the work God continues to do in her life.

Full Focus episodes are longer episodes of The Morning Focus, where Rick and McKenna dive deeper into the truths they highlight in the daily Morning Focus devotionals. Sometimes they're joined by special guests, and other times they share from their own lives and faith.

🔗 Find previous Full Focus episodes here: Healing From Burnout with Consumed By Fire Trusting God Through Anxiety with Peter Burton Becoming Fearless with Meridith Foster

No matter how much we may want to, we can't argue the people we love into growing. You can't demand that they change. Not only is that not effective, it's also not loving.

God isn't just loving, He is Love. And since we're made in His image, we can reflect that love to the world around us. But that doesn't happen passively, which is why every day in February during The Morning Focus, we're picking a Love Dare. A challenge to love the people around you a bit more like God does.

Today's Love Dare is, to pick three specific areas in a relationship you've been struggling with lately that need to be brought to God. Then, spend some time with God today asking for Him to intervene.

We're giving away four copies of The Love Dare book in February, one a week, to enter to win your own copy, text the word LOVE to (888) 691-9150.

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Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.

3 John 2

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What would you do if you knew you got to spend the day with someone you really really respected?

God isn't just loving, He is Love. And since we're made in His image, we can reflect that love to the world around us. But that doesn't happen passively, which is why every day in February during The Morning Focus, we're picking a Love Dare. A challenge to love the people around you a bit more like God does.

Today's Love Dare is, to pick someone in your life and really pay attention to what they say. Show them that your value their thoughts and experiences by listening attentively. For bonus points, pick a small thing you can do today to really make them feel special!

We're giving away four copies of The Love Dare book in February, one a week, to enter to win your own copy, text the word LOVE to (888) 691-9150.

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Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

Romans 12:10

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When conflict comes up, it can be really hard to keep in mind who your real enemy is.

God isn't just loving, He is Love. And since we're made in His image, we can reflect that love to the world around us. But that doesn't happen passively, which is why every day in February during The Morning Focus, we're picking a Love Dare. A challenge to love the people around you a bit more like God does.

Today's Love Dare is, to lay out a set of rules to follow when you're in a disagreement. If you can sit down with the person you disagree with to make this list, even better.

We're giving away four copies of The Love Dare book in February, one a week, to enter to win your own copy, text the word LOVE to (888) 691-9150.

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For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Ephesians 6:12

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If you're a stubborn person, today's Love Dare is going to be a challenge.

God isn't just loving, He is Love. And since we're made in His image, we can reflect that love to the world around us. But that doesn't happen passively, which is why every day in February during The Morning Focus, we're picking a Love Dare. A challenge to love the people around you a bit more like God does.

Today's Love Dare is, to go to someone who you have been knocking heads with a choose to love them by being willing to give in and prioritize their preferences.

We're giving away four copies of The Love Dare book in February, one a week, to enter to win your own copy, text the word LOVE to (888) 691-9150.

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Philippians 2:4 puts it this way:

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

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No one wants a cheap imitation, especially not when it comes to love.

God isn't just loving, He is Love. And since we're made in His image, we can reflect that love to the world around us. But that doesn't happen passively, which is why every day in February during The Morning Focus, we're picking a Love Dare. A challenge to love the people around you a bit more like God does.

Today's Love Dare is, Do something out of the ordinary for someone in your life. An act that isn't based on how you feel, or how things have been lately, but instead on your choice to love them.

We're giving away four copies of The Love Dare book in February, one a week, to enter to win your own copy, text the word LOVE to (888) 691-9150.

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1 John 4:10

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

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How irritable have you been lately?

God isn't just loving, He is Love. And since we're made in His image, we can reflect that love to the world around us. But that doesn't happen passively, which is why every day in February during The Morning Focus, we're picking a Love Dare. A challenge to love the people around you a bit more like God does.

Today's Love Dare: Make a list of the areas of your life that need some margin. Stress is one of the biggest causes for our irritability.

We're giving away four copies of The Love Dare book in February, one a week, to enter to win your own copy, text the word LOVE to (888) 691-9150.

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Proverbs 16:32 says

Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty,

and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city

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God isn't just loving, He is Love. And since we're made in His image, we can reflect that love to the world around us. But that doesn't happen passively, which is why every day in February during The Morning Focus, we're picking a Love Dare. A challenge to love the people around you a bit more like God does.

Today's Love Dare is, talk to someone you care about with no agenda other than to ask how they are, and if there is anything you can do for them.

We're giving away four copies of The Love Dare book in February, one a week, to enter to win your own copy, text the word LOVE to (888) 691-9150.

How precious also are your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand.

Psalm 139:17-18

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God isn't just loving, He is Love. And since we're made in His image, we can reflect that love to the world around us. But that doesn't happen passively, which is why every day in February during The Morning Focus, we're picking a Love Dare. A challenge to love the people around you a bit more like God does.

Today's Love Dare is, in addition to not using any negative talk, buy something for someone that says, "I'm thinking of you today"

We're giving away four copies of The Love Dare book in February, one a week, to enter to win your own copy, text the word LOVE to (888) 691-9150.

Be Devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor.

Romans 12:10

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