When we look back on our lives, we all hope we can consider them well lived. But what signifies a life well lived? How much money we made or achieving great fame? Not according to our guests this week. Both have achieved fame and recognition for their musical talent, while recognizing God gave them the words and platform to spread His message of love. We’re talking with Florence LaRue, a singer with the iconic music group  The Fifth Dimension, and  country music artist Michael Ray.



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Jesus Calling Podcast

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Past interview:  Patti LaBelle

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Florence LaRue

 The Fifth Dimension

Lamonte McLemore

“Aquarius” 

COVID

Grace in Your Second Act: A Guide to Aging Gracefully



 Michael Ray

 Warner Music Nashville

 Gatlin Brothers

 Oak Ridge Boys

 Garth Brooks

“The Dance”

Opry

 Porter Wagoner version of “Green Green Grass of Home”

 Ricky Skaggs

“Real Men Love Jesus”

www.michaelraymusic.com



Interview Quotes:

“I had no intentions of becoming a singer at all. That was strictly God.” - Florence LaRue

“I enjoy communicating with people. I enjoy the exchange of singing songs and making people feel things, making people happy.” - Florence LaRue

“You are not alone. God is with you always. He loves you more than you know, more than you can understand, more than anyone else could ever love you.” - Florence LaRue

“You know, a prayer doesn't have to be eloquent. It can just be ‘help’ or ‘thank you.’” - Florence LaRue

“[My  grandfather] wanted everybody to have a chance to play music, and to see his passion for it for his entire life was unbelievable.” - Michael Ray 

“I think that's all you can do in this life is try to make the next twenty-four better than the last.” - Michael Ray

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When we look back on our lives, we all hope we can consider them well lived. But what signifies a life well lived? How much money we made or achieving great fame? Not according to our guests this week. Both have achieved fame and recognition for their musical talent, while recognizing God gave them the words and platform to spread His message of love. We’re talking with <a href="https://www.florencelarue.com/">Florence LaRue</a>, a singer with the iconic music group <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UUYAQ9LiRsZF0ZukQNWXM"> The Fifth Dimension</a>, and <a href="https://www.michaelraymusic.com/highereducationep?ref=Typed/Bookmarked"> country music artist Michael Ray</a>.   Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/">Jesus Calling Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/">Jesus Calling</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-always/">Jesus Always</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-listens/"> Jesus Listens</a> Past interview: <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/giving-thanks-instead-of-giving-up-patti-labelle-tracy-lawrence/"> Patti LaBelle</a> Upcoming interview: <a href="https://michelledhord.com/">Michelle Hord</a>   <a href="https://www.florencelarue.com/">Florence LaRue</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UUYAQ9LiRsZF0ZukQNWXM"> The Fifth Dimension</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamonte_McLemore">Lamonte McLemore</a> “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyzienecgpc">Aquarius</a>”  <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html">COVID</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Your-Second-Act-Gracefully/dp/1664227083"> Grace in Your Second Act: A Guide to Aging Gracefully</a>   <a href="https://www.michaelraymusic.com/highereducationep?ref=Typed/Bookmarked"> Michael Ray</a> <a href="https://www.warnermusicnashville.com/artist/michael-ray"> Warner Music Nashville</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gk8WuURY14x0kfrlktz7X"> Gatlin Brothers</a>  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XnO697XIus1M0cMuxZjos"> Oak Ridge Boys</a>  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4BclNkZtAUq1YrYNzye3N7"> Garth Brooks</a> “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpwdwbO1uvM">The Dance</a>” <a href="https://www.opry.com/">Opry</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2up4ZFkepH2jR7Ltnd2LiJ?highlight=spotify:track:6Ss6vCdWHgCuiB3icgBAwY"> Porter Wagoner version of “Green Green Grass of Home”</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0uNC9XuH437fKCCMuzvSks"> Ricky Skaggs</a> “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CBakevGP40">Real Men Love Jesus</a>” <a href="http://www.michaelraymusic.com">www.michaelraymusic.com</a>   Interview Quotes: “I had no intentions of becoming a singer at all. That was strictly God.” - Florence LaRue “I enjoy communicating with people. I enjoy the exchange of singing songs and making people feel things, making people happy.” - Florence LaRue “You are not alone. God is with you always. He loves you more than you know, more than you can understand, more than anyone else could ever love you.” - Florence LaRue “You know, a prayer doesn't have to be eloquent. It can just be ‘help’ or ‘thank you.’” - Florence LaRue “[My  grandfather] wanted everybody to have a chance to play music, and to see his passion for it for his entire life was unbelievable.” - Michael Ray  “I think that's all you can do in this life is try to make the next twenty-four better than the last.” - Michael Ray ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel: Audio Playlist: <a href="https://bit.ly/2PrbuwH">https://bit.ly/2PrbuwH</a> Video Playlist: <a href="https://bit.ly/2PsmEkJ">https://bit.ly/2PsmEkJ</a> What’s Good? Playlist: <a href="https://bit.ly/3i7VUlZ">https://bit.ly/3i7VUlZ</a> ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Jesus_Calling">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/Jesus_Calling/?eq=jesus%20calling&etslf=5858"> Pinterest</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Jesuscallingbook?sub_confirmation=1"> YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/">Jesus Calling Website</a>

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When we look back on our lives, we all hope we can consider them well lived. But what signifies a life well lived? How much money we made or achieving great fame? Not according to our guests this week. Both have achieved fame and recognition for their...

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