It's time to address the elephant in the room. If you've been a Christian for really any length of time, or even if you don't believe in God, you probably have some doubts about this whole faith thing swimming around in your mind. This morning, we're giving them a place to go. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.

Jeremiah 33:3

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What's the difference between needing God and wanting Him? And why is one so much easier than the other? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

John 6:35

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For how easily belief comes to little kids, it's crazy how much harder it is for adults. God promises that He can do "exceedingly more," but that's not always the easiest thing to believe. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

The Lord answered Moses, "Is the Lord's arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you."

Numbers 11:23

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Feeling less like a conqueror and more like a victim lately? Life is hard, and rarely is it fair. Do not give up. God has a message of hope for you today. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands,

and encourage those who have weak knees.

Say to those with fearful hearts,

"Be strong, and do not fear,

for your God is coming to destroy your enemies.

He is coming to save you."

Isaiah 35:3-4

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Anyone else ever wonder if this whole following God thing gets any easier? There's a thousand ways to stumble and even more reasons that the enemy gives for us to quit trying. But even if things have been a fight lately, don't give up yet. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

2 Timothy 4:7

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Being loved by God can feel out of reach when we've convinced ourselves we don't deserve His love. But what if being loved by God has nothing to do with earning it in the first place? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

"I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me."

Proverbs 8:17

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If you've had a relationship with God for a while, or even grew up in the church, then it can be easy to forget- faith is a hard thing. It's definitely not a given. Even God knows that's true! Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Moring Focus.

When Jesus saw their faith, he said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven."

Luke 5:20

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Some gifts are hard to accept- they're just too kind. If we're not careful, we'll let that mentality affect the way we see God. Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus. Link is in the comments.

Isaiah 53:5

But he was pierced for our transgressions,

he was crushed for our iniquities;

the punishment that brought us peace was on him,

and by his wounds we are healed.

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It's easy to cheer on a hero in your favorite movie, knowing they won;t give up no matter the cost. But cheering ourselves on when life gets hard? That's another thing altogether. You're not a superhero, so what could you possibly do to rally? Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of The Morning Focus.

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

Galatians 6:9

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There's something so frustraing about putting work into something, just for it to flop. If life has felt that way lately, Join Rick and McKenna for today's episode of the Morning Focus.