by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 20, 2025 | Luke 10:38-42, Scripture Studies, Teaching
The sermon at my church today focused on the difference between hospitality and discipleship from Luke 10:38-42, about the actions of Martha and Mary during a visit by Jesus… take-aways I noted: 1.) Jesus was invited to dinner in their home. 2.) Martha sought to...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Without a doubt, this is the best description of discipleship I’ve ever heard! “John wants those who have believed in Jesus to understand the new truth about themselves: “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 17, 2024 | desiring God, discipleship training
“….to know this LOVE THAT SURPASSES KNOWLEDGE —that you may be FILLED TO THE MEASURE OF ALL THE FULLNESS OF GOD ! “. Ephesians 3:19 I have observed recently a distinction between one who comes at discipleship with an inquiring mind, desiring simply...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 8, 2023 | Faith, giving
“How often is God’s heart broken by our insistence on “playing it safe”…. As if not getting hurt is the most important thing in the world.”. Taking a risk, stepping out on faith, being obedient and trusting God when something seems contrary to what the world...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 23, 2023 | counseling, discipleship training
At one point a young husband reported that his wife, who was seeing a Christian counselor at the time, was benefitting from what had become more of a discipleship relationship than a therapeutic counseling relationship. I realized that my years in relationship with a...
