Angela Mackey

Weakness and Strength: How to Let God Redeem Our Weaknesses

For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 ESV I hate looking weak and being a 5’3″ woman doesn’t help that perception. Maybe that is why I like martial arts so much. I feel strong,…
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How to Keep Our Eyes on Jesus When We Fail, Again

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 Failure. It is a label I carry around in my heart and mind. One I plaster…
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Emotions and Truth: How to Grow Kindness in the Middle of Frustration

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 ESV Tears stung my eyes and anger burned in my chest. I felt wronged and hurt. The hurt gave birth to anger and frustration. All I wanted to do was lash out. My mind reeled with what to say…
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The Day After: How to Carry the Wonder of the Resurrection Every Day

I hope you enjoyed my lent devotions. I will be posting three times a week for the foreseeable future. I hope you are challenged, encouraged, and strengthened in your faith as you journey with me through Rethinking My Thinking. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go…
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Waiting for Sunday When You Are Not Sure What Day It Is

The women who had come with him [Jesus] from Galilee followed and saw the tomb and how his body was laid. Then they returned and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment. Luke 23:55-56 ESV In the four gospels the only mention of the day between Jesus’ death and resurrection is found in…
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Desperate Need Meets Amazing Supply: The Answer to Our Deepest Cries

And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses,  by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. Colossians 2:13-14 ESV This is the day we remember that Jesus…
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Betrayal and the Garden: Going Back to Church After Being Burned

but Jesus said to him, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?” Luke 22:48 ESV “I love Jesus, but I don’t like the church.” Yet the church is Jesus’ bride. His choice to bring the gospel to the world. Still some argue: The church is full of hypocrites. The church rejected me and abandoned me…
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Eagerness and Peace: How to Fight for Unity

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,  eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3 ESV Unity. Jesus prayed that His children would be unified so that the…
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When Religion Impedes Progress: How to Grow Uncomfortable

For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice,     the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6 ESV If I narrowed my marriage down to a check-list what kind of marriage would it be? I said I do. Check. I live with him. Check. I take care of our kids. Check. Marriage is a relationship. One…
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Defeat and Victory: Dying to Self to Live for Christ

Truly, truly, I [Jesus] say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. John 12:24 ESV He held me in His hand. I saw the light of the sun and felt the cool breeze. Then one day He dropped me into…
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God Gives us All We Need…Can We Live Like it is True?

Have you ever wondered how you can do this life? And how in the world you can honor God while doing it? That is what we are talking about today!   Susie Crosby—author, teacher, and co-host of the Understand Your Bible podcast—joins Angela to explore the hope and power found in 2 Peter 1:3-4. Susie…
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Trading Fear for Being Upheld in God’s Hands

Have you ever been afraid and discouraged? Join Kelly Hall and I as we discuss how we can trade fear for the knowledge that God is holding us. Kelly Hall, host of the Unshakable Hope podcast, author, and Bible teacher, joins Angela to unpack the hope and comfort found in Isaiah 41:10 and 41:13. With…
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When it Seems Like We Can’t, We Can Through Jesus

Have you ever been sure there is something you cannot do or you are just sure someone else should do it?    Janet McHenry, award-winning author of 27 books (including PrayerWalk and Praying Personalities), joins Angela to explore the real meaning of Philippians 4:13. Janet shares how God’s strength has carried her through seasons of…
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God Perfects: Finding Freedom from Shame

Do you strive for perfection because you think that God will not love you if you are anything less? Join us this week as we discuss the freedom we can experience when we understand it is God who perfects us.   Bethany Broderick, speaker and author of Perfected: Trading Shame and Striving for Wholeness in…
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How to Rejoice in Hope, Have Patience in Affliction, AND Stay Devoted to Prayer in Dark Times

Have you ever wondered how you would get through a deep dark season? Join us as we discuss how rejoicing in hope, persevering in affliction, and devoting yourself to prayer can help you through the dark times.   Nicole Clark, founder of Twelve 12 Ministries and co-host of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast, joins Angela…
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Guarding the Deposit and Purpose God Entrusted to Us

Have you ever wondered if God has a purpose for you?   Cassidy Cowin, a recent high school graduate and administrative assistant called to ministry, joins Angela to discuss 2 Timothy 1:14. In a season of waiting and discernment, Cassidy shares how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to guard the faith, gifts, and purpose God…
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Courageously Trusting God with All Your Heart

Do you ever feel like fear or anxiety keep you from doing things?  Sarah Griffiths Hu, author and speaker from British Columbia, joins Angela to discuss Proverbs 3:5-6 and her journey of learning to trust God through every season. With decades of ministry experience, Sarah shares how surrender, faith, and daily dependence on God have…
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Finding Peace Because Grace Abounds

Do you long for a life of peace? Join us this week as we discover how God gives us peace through His grace. Julie Sanders, partnership developer for Live Global and longtime friend of Angela, brings her global perspective and deep love for Romans to this episode. Together, they dig into Romans 5:20-21, exploring how…
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Continually Growing Deeper in Relationship with Jesus

Has your relationship with God ever felt stagnant or shallow?    Lisa Meiners, founder of Deeper Still Ministries, Christian speaker, author, and Bible teacher, joins Angela to explore Colossians 2:6-7. Lisa shares her passion for helping believers move beyond surface faith to a deeply rooted, overflowing life in Christ. Together, they discuss how spiritual growth…
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How to Reap Joy When We Sow in Tears

Kristi Lowe, host of the Even If podcast, joins Angela for a vulnerable and hope-filled conversation on Psalm 126:5-6. Kristi shares how grief, disappointment, and even “hot mess” seasons can be holy ground when we let God till our hearts and trust Him with our tears. Together, they explore how joy and sorrow often coexist,…
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