Angela Mackey

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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Holding Unswervingly to Faith Even When…

Description Holly Piorkowski, counselor, infertility survivor, and leader with Twelve 12 Ministries, joins Angela to share her journey of holding fast to hope through heartbreak, loss, and the unexpected beauty of God’s faithfulness. Holly’s story and her life verse, Hebrews 10:23, offer practical encouragement for anyone struggling to see God’s hand in the waiting or…
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Two Servants…

So my last post was on Naaman his account is in 2 Kings 5, but his account has other people in it.  Namely two servants.  The first one is a young girl.  She was kidnapped from her homeland, Israel, during a raid and brought to Naaman’s house to serve his wife.  We don’t know her…
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Naaman

Have you ever thought, “God, You want ME to do THAT?!  I mean seriously, God isn’t there something bigger, greater, better for me to do?  You really mean for those other people to do that, not me.  I’m in management.”  How often have you walked away from an opportunity God has placed before you because…
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Perfection…My Enemy

Francesca Battistelli has a song entitled Free to be Me in which a portion of the chorus says, “Perfection is my enemy.”  Oh how true it is that perfection is my enemy.  I convince myself that perfection is good.  Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for…
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Good Friday…

Today is the day we Christians are to remember Jesus’ death.  Just typing those words makes my heart sink.  My sinful self would prefer to skip the death part, skip the pain and suffering, and move on to the glorious resurrection.  Isn’t that how we go about life?  God bless me, but don’t force me…
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That Day

Here is a poem I wrote dated 6-20-2002 That Day You cried for me that day. You cried for my waywardness. You cried for my pain. You thought of me and You cried. You prayed for me that day. You prayed for strength. You prayed against temptation. You thought of me and You prayed. You…
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Identifying with Jonah

So, “Jonah was a prophet, ooo-ooo, but he really never got it, sad but true, if you watch him you can spot it, doodlie do, he did not get the point.”  So if you know Veggie Tales and you have seen their movie Jonah, you know the song I just quoted.  However, I often find…
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Freedom in Christ…

So a sweet friend of mine posted on her facebook page the following question: Are you Free in Jesus Christ? If you are – how did you get there? If not – why are you not there? Here is an expanded version of my answer to my sweet friend.  By the way, I LOVE it…
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The Budding Staff…

I already mentioned about Israel’s rebellion in Numbers 16.  When three men raised up a rebellion against God’s leaders.  Not only did God allow the earth to swallow them alive, but 250 more were killed with fire from heaven.  Then the next day 14,700 people died from a plague when they accused Moses and Aaron…
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You did it…AGAIN.

So my seven year old has a new mantra…”I hate sin and I wish I never sinned.”  I try to assure her that I feel the same way, but God continues to forgive.  Isn’t that amazing?  That even though we mess up over and over.  Many times in the exact same way, He forgives us!!!…
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Rebellion, Not again…

So why am I thinking about rebellion?  Those pesky stiff-necked Israelites did it again…Not long before Miriam and Aaron were speaking out against their brother, Moses.  The Israelites have already accused Moses for bringing them to the desert to die or not feeding them the right food or there is no water…Now in Numbers 16,…
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