And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” Exodus 34:6 

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 3:20-21

Do things with God feel complicated? It's okay if they are- I mean we're in relationship with literally God - we are incapable of fully understanding Him. Questions come with the territory. While it is good to lean into those questions, sometimes we need to be reminded of the simple things we can hold onto. For a simple reminder, join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. 

Matthew 28:20 

This verse is a Christmas classic. But it does beg the question, if you are a believer, are you living like you know THE good news that brings great joy? Often that verse has been used as a guilt trip. This morning, we don't bring this up to bring you any sort of guilt or chastisement. Rather, we bring it up as a reminder, and a challenge to the excuses we make for ourselves that change the way we see God. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.  

Luke 2:10 

You've heard the phrase before, "putting salt in the wound." It's the idea that sometimes when things are hard, instead of getting better and simplifying, more gets added to the situation. If you've been struggling through this season, then you understand. You understand how the holidays can feel like taking the pain you already experience and putting a magnifying glass right over it. However, God is not ashamed of you for your struggles. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus to see how God does respond to your struggle.

“But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head” 

Psalm 3:3 

When an angel popped up in front of Mary and described the whole Immaculate Conception plan to her- she had to be feeling so much. Shocked, afraid, worried, honored, excited, humbled, nervous. Maybe you're life has change pretty drastically. Maybe you sought out those changes, or maybe they came completely unexpectedly. Whatever kind of change it is, how we respond matters. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” 

Luke 1:45 

What has your attention this morning? We all love the idea of a serene, calm, cozy morning. But how often does that actually happen? Even though the enemy works to compound and complicate life, God gives us a simple but powerful response. For a reminder, 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 

New Christian Music Artist Megan Woods joins us to share about her own story. We dig into the lies she used to believe and the process of swapping those lies for truth. Hear about her song, The Truth, and how it relates to what God says about you.

When you don't like where you are, the only thing you want is to be somewhere else. But what happens when that feels impossible? What happens when you feel absolutely stuck and hopeless? What if having a "new song in your mouth" feels terribly far away? If these questions sound like your own, join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.  

He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.  

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.  

Psalm 40:1-3 

How often do you think God says, "Alright, I'm tired of this."? I mean there is so much injustice in the world. Honestly, you could probably find enough in your own life to point out that would give Him reason to say that. Maybe you've felt that before, not necessarily that God is fed up with the world, but that He is fed up with you. You've messed up so many times. You've gone back on your word sooo many times. Surely by now He's tired of you. He's fed up with you. That's the enemy's lie. Not the Bible's truth. For a reminder of the truth, Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 

Isaiah 40:28