by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 18, 2026 | God's attributes, Teaching, writing
Dr. David F. Watson…..writing about divine agency, the idea that God does things. 10/23/25 on Substack…a keeper “Jonah Goldberg is a media personality who uses his critical thinking skills far more often and effectively than many of his peers. I’ve always appreciated...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 18, 2026 | Prayer
“15 examples of how prayer is life’s greatest time-saver and our most productive course of action: When emergencies arise, we can receive clear, timely direction from the Lord through prayer, which eliminates confusion. As we converse with the Father, He can...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 17, 2026 | change, doors, emotions, Ministry, Uncategorized
As I prepared for the Celebration of Life service for an elderly friend this past weekend, I came across a small photo of her in a lovely pink dress with a small white hat with netting, a white corsage and holding a bouquet. It appeared to be a wedding photo. But it...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 17, 2026 | counseling, Life Recovery, work
A good explanation of the work of a CRSS, “certified recovery support specialist……Rev. Cathy Byrd, MS CRSS “Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 17, 2026 | seasons, spiritual life, The Church, timing
For many years I followed the calendar, seasons, and holidays that coincided with a standard school system calendar…… That has been the case for many of us who raised children or worked in education….We continued in the school-year pattern we had known growing up and...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 11, 2026 | action, Wisdom
this is a devotional with which I engage daily… The seedbed.com Wake Up Call . This one was from 12/31/25 and sets the tone for living an awakened life, abiding in Christ this coming year. Wake Up to Recognition and Mission CONSECRATION Wake up, sleeper, rise from the...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 10, 2026 | Cultural Issues, Diversity, domestic violence, elections, Power
1/10/26 Senator Chris McDaniel. Saying out loud what many think I keep hearing folks say this is just another rough patch for our country. Another season of hard feelings. History will smooth it out, they say. Time always does. I’m not so sure this time. What I see...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 10, 2026 | grief, Prayer
A prayer that is so on-point. Copied from the page of Cathy Boyd Byrd, written by Sarah Westfall. 5/30/22 “Grief is a wild creature, and right now, all our emotions and questions and frustrations are seeping out of the cracks of our brokenness. Some of it is...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 10, 2026 | Disciples, Faith, family, spiritual life, Trust
Dottie Wilson’s description here is like the faith of my husband, Bill. He was an only child of parents who loved and provided for him. He was also the only grandchild of his maternal grandparents and had an aunt and uncle close by who had no children and who spent...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
A Sister-Friend and I meet periodically face-to- face (in addition to regular social media contacts) to share what God is doing in our lives. Yesterday was our first-of-the -year check in….and an email that sums it up. Dear Cathy: (Scroll down and read first.) Today,...
