Angela Mackey

I'm a writer, speaker, and a nurse. I am also a wife and mother. I love God and seek to honor Him in all things!

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

What does it mean for God to be our portion forever? It means He is all that is needed and our highest value. Choosing 'treasure' as the word of the year reflects this deep appreciation. #Faith #SpiritualGrowth

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

Praying for a loved one's hope before they pass is a powerful act. God answered this prayer, bringing peace and hope in the final moments. #Faith #Hope #GriefSupport

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

Choosing to be at His feet from the start reveals how much time to spend in the kitchen daily. Sometimes, it means ordering out! #Faith #DailyLife

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

Sharing stories of redemption reaffirms that God is alive and loves when we give Him glory. His love is present in every testimony. #Redemption #Faith #Hope

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

What do you truly desire? Is it God above all else—your children, comfort, health, or possessions? It's easy to let desires for good earthly things overshadow the love for God first. #FaithJourney #Priorities

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

From a living hell at 7 to profound freedom at 12, the trauma endured for years was finally lifted. This liberation ignited a calling: helping women heal and share their stories of transformation. #Freedom #Healing #Testimony

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

Cognitive viability might only last 20 more years. Live each day as if it's the most important thing. Make every moment count. #Mindfulness #LifeLessons

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

Through fire and affliction, strength is found. Trusting Him, not for being special, but for the gift of resilience. I learned Him in ways I never knew I could. #FaithJourney #Resilience

[Beth Moore @BethMooreLPM]

Those in the SBC who think I no longer should have anything to say about the SBC profoundly underestimate the power of love. I’d served southern Baptist women for 40 years by the time I left. And when I left, I left directly on their behalf because it became disturbingly clear to me that the SBC as an entity was more interested in protecting shepherds than the sheep entrusted to their care. When protecting the pulpit from women becomes a far greater priority than protecting women (& children) from an abusive pulpit, something is wrong. Which has been the greater problem: women trying to become your senior pastors or pastors misusing or abusing women?

My biggest concern is that what happened with the CRT witch-hunt will happen now in regard to women. The overreach resulted in numerous pastors, teachers and professors dropping the immensely important biblical teachings against racism rather than risk being accused of CRT. I heard from pastors at that time who preached against racism and already had emails Monday morning from people in their congregation accusing them of CRT. Because the difference wasn’t clarified, they lumped all of it into the one category. The aim became: shut every mouth to shut some mouths.

I pled for SBC seminary presidents and leaders to please clarify to pastors and teachers and, thereby, to congregations & students what qualified as CRT and what indeed was the proper and deeply rooted and needed biblical approach to anti-gospel racism.

Crickets.

I see the same potential here. I have never once fought for SBC women to take over church pulpits. I have esteemed and supported the role of male senior pastors. My own pastors would tell you that. If you think I was in the SBC trying to lead a revolution against men, you are clearly not familiar with my materials. What I believed then and believe now is that God has called both men and women to serve their churches and communities and proclaim the gospel. He has poured out his Holy Spirit on men AND on women, calling them to broadcast the good news.

You have beaten the drum loudly about what women in SBC churches cannot do. So, what CAN they do? Clarity here is essential. What is a woman to do who has been gifted BY GOD to teach the Bible, especially if her church has moved to the community group model and there is no Sunday school to teach?

Here is what I see on the horizon. If you leave these matters involving women so vague that it becomes about pastoral roles/actions rather than the title of pastor, it will shift to the subjective rather than objective. I wish I was naïve enough to think that wasn’t the point to some of these leaders but, sadly, I’m not.

What if that senior pastor doesn’t allow a woman on the prayer team to pray over people at the end of the service because he deems she is acting pastorally? What if the pastor sees that a woman’s Sunday school class of WOMEN is getting, in his estimation, a little too big? Can he just decide she acting pastorally and remove her from the role? Can she counsel people with her God-given wisdom and knowledge or would she be acting pastorally? The examples could go on and on. And, of course, I realize many would not use their positions to disesteem women but surely you and I both know countless others would. God only knows how many unqualified, unloving, mean-spirited men are in pastoral positions but the obsession remains the women.

I have no desire to see SBC women leave the denomination. I loved and flourished in that denomination. I want them to be able to flourish in their spiritual gifts. I want them to be esteemed in their serving inside and outside their homes. I want them to be able to serve Jesus and proclaim his glorious gospel.

I know I’m going to get hit here. That’s fine. But you should know I will fight for them to the death. Because I love them. And, yes, whether they love me or not.

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

Every moment counts. With potentially only 20 years of cognitive viability left, I want to live as if THIS is the main thing in my life. Don't wait to seize the day. #LiveNow #Mindfulness

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

When life feels overwhelming and challenging, remember: there's a spiritual battle happening, but the weapons you possess are far more powerful than you realize. Keep pushing forward; it's going to be okay. #Faith #Resilience

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

What does it mean to desire nothing on earth but God? Figures like Oswald Chambers and Hudson Taylor dedicated themselves wholly to Him. Their lives, though sometimes tragically short, speak volumes about ultimate priorities. #Faith #Inspiration #SpiritualJourney

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

Learning to say "no" isn't about being unhelpful; it's about honoring your calling. You don't have to spiritualize it – simply state you're unable. True freedom comes from releasing the pressure to say yes to everything. #Boundaries #PersonalGrowth

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

When God is your main treasure, it becomes easier to let go of other distractions. Seeking recognition or even important deeds fades when your focus is on Him. Keep your eyes on the Lord and do what He wants. #Faith #Focus

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

There's a spiritual war happening, and the weapons are divine, not worldly. We demolish arguments and take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ. #SpiritualWarfare #Faith

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

God's word transforms your mind, becoming the soundtrack to your life. It empowers you to recognize and overcome what isn't of God, not by your own strength, but by the Holy Spirit within. #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

Life can feel unfair, but finding solace in faith changes perspective. Discovering what truly matters when you turn to God's presence. #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

Silence told me there's a war on quiet, but my weapons are stronger than they appear. We're pulling down strongholds and lies, replacing them with truth to live a life of worship for His glory, even in terrible circumstances. #Faith #Strength #Worship

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

God's greatest desire is for us to desire Him. This simple truth is the starting point of a beautiful path. Walking with Him transforms everything, reminding us that this journey of faith is a lifelong commitment. #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth

[Angela Mackey @Rethinkingme]

Battling discouragement and disappointment, especially with young children, felt like an ongoing war. Learning to wield the 'sword of the Spirit' transformed defense into offense, enabling victory even amidst overwhelming circumstances. #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth