by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 6, 2022 | forgiveness
A friend told me about a young man, a veteran of the US’s Afghanistan war, who admitted having a great deal of anger and unforgiveness that led him to drunken rages. When she talked to him about about forgiveness he told her God had allowed him to not forgive....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 28, 2022 | family
Sinful conduct separates us from fellowship with Holy God but never from the steadfast love of God. It may also separate us from fellowship with other people even though their love for us continues, as well. I’ve seen this over and over in life recovery counseling...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 21, 2022 | emotions
“In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.” Ephesians 4:26-27 My habit of rising to anger has given satan a foothold for sin many times (and not just in me, but also in those who...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 23, 2016 | emotions
“In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:26-27 My penchant to rise to anger has given satan a foothold for sin many times (and not just in me, but also in those who found the...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 30, 2016 | attributes of Christ, Comfort, conflict, consolation, counselors, courage, Depression, disappointment, emotions, experiences, God's attributes, grief, healing, Ministry
There is a lot of conversation around the issue of trauma-informed care these days for counselors, pastors, and others. My own experience of a traumatic event led me to discover some key principles in dealing with trauma in those I counsel. It is always the case that...
