About the Author
Cathy Boyd Byrd invites others to join her in considering topics of interest to those on the Christian spiritual journey…..discipleship, spirituality, mental health, Christian growth, and Bible study. Cathy enjoys working with others as they transition from emotional emergency and brokenness to spiritual emergence and abundant living! Many of the topics about which Cathy writes are interrelated as experienced in her own life and in the lives of those with whom she works in counseling, teaching, and case management, and in friendships. She believes that sharing our journey of Christian growth and spirituality helps us know God and ourselves better and connects us with others!
Cathy is a Christian Educator and Life Recovery Counselor, and an ordained deacon through Christian Leaders Institute. She serves as Community Outreach MInister at Lynn Haven United Methodist Church. She is a student (disciple) of the Holy Spirit and shares with her students (disciples) the things the Lord teaches her through Bible study and contemplation, incorporating experiences interpreted through the Word, cherished traditions of her faith, and reasoning that comes from seeking the mind of Christ in accountable community. She was widowed in August 2020 after 48 years of marriage to Bill Byrd, is mother of 2 and grandmother of 5. Her journey of faith has been lifelong and continues to be an adventure with the trailblazer and guide, Jesus Christ!
Cathy is the founder and program manager for a Christian women’s residential life recovery program, Titus 2 Partnership, Inc.(www.titus2.life) in Panama City, Florida.
”Decree and Declare?”
The issue of calling one to “decree and declare” assumes authority God has not given us. God, our Almighty LORD and Master over All Things has already decreed all things according to His plan, purpose, and will. He has written it in His Word, manifests it through His Incarnate Son, Christ Jesus, and executes it through His own Holy Spirit. I can know what He has decreed. I believe it. I trust it. And I can declare my confidence in His power to accomplish it. And I will obey that which is decreed about me. But that is the extent of my power and authority. In all kingdoms throughout history...
Want More Revelation?
"God will never reveal more truth about himself until you have obeyed what you already know." - C.S. Lewis confirmed in my personal experience and one of the premises from which I teach
Unity Through the Mind of Christ
There are moments when seeking the mind of Christ brings understanding of connections not previously seen, of reasons not previously understood, and of purposes not previously known…… May the mind of Christ bring us together in unity with him which alone can bring us into unity with one another. "Come, let us reason together, says the Lord …." (Isaiah 1:18). CBB. 5/4/2022
Inheriting the Earth
Our Almighty Heavenly Abba Father owns all the cattle on a thousand hills (and everything else). He tells us that the meek will inherit the Earth (Matthew 5:5). That means that when we are submitted to his will, listening and attentive, when we are teachable and pliable in his hands, making ourselves available to be used by him for his purpose and plans, we have access to all of the resources of his kingdom. Just like a child who inherits her parents' estate, we will have 'inherited the earth." His resources are then our resources. Whatever is needed for us to accomplish his purpose we will...
Season of the Fig Tree
Jesus tells a story about a fig tree, using it as a way of telling what season it is. We read this story in the Bible in the gospel of Matthew. It says: “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near.” Matthew 25:33-34 This is a fig tree. Let’s look at it. Jesus said look for the tender branch. And he said Look for the new leaves coming on it. When you see those things you’ll know summer is near. This is the first week of May. We can see these signs on this fig tree… so according...
Happy Birthday, Daughter
51 years ago today I prepared my bag to head to the hospital for the delivery of our second child, Charlotte Ann. It had been an anxious pregnancy. I remember her birth as clearly as if it were just last week……the doctor, the nurses, the coldness of the room, their quiet voices, Bill in the waiting room ……until she began to have difficulty with the umbilical cord around her neck…and her heart rate began to decline. The doctor said, "Stat, heart rate going." Then there were quick, efficient actions and sharp commands. I observed this from a place that seemed to not even be a part of the...
Remembering Hurricane Michael Recovery
These thoughts remembered once again from April 29, 2019, 6 months after Hurricane Michael, a devastating Cat 5 Hurricane transformed eastern Bay County and Gulf County along Florida's Panhandle Coast…. The Congress’ delay in approving relief still reminds me what a partisan and ineffective Congress we had then and it seems to continue tomthis day. CBB 4/29/2026
Responsible Immigration-Policies and Proof
Over the period of 2 generations my own family has had a hand in sponsoring 4 families’ applications for U.S. citizenship based on their presence and participation in our own lives and local communities. They were from Mexican, African, and Caribbean origins. We were required to pledge our financial resources to participate in their sponsorship. But because we knew them and cared about them, we knew it really was not a risk at all. Additionally, our family enjoyed exchange students’ time in our home from Brazil and Germany. It has provided our children and their children a life-long sense of...
”As A Child…”
Jesus said, “ you must come as a little child……” This post on Substack was so touching: “The other night before bed, my 4 year old daughter asked, “Mommy, did you know that Jesus lives in my body?!?” Her eyes wide with excitement. “Really?” I asked. “Yes, and we talk to each other. I say something and he talks back. Watch.” She closes her eyes and says, “I love you, Jesus.” Pause. A grin spreads on her face. Her eyes open, “He said, ‘I love you, too.’” “Now you try, Mommy.”By Janet Carlisle on Substack Recently, a 51 year old woman, finding a personal relationship with Christ in recent...
”Just Give Them The Word.”
Speaking of Ephesians….. A pastor friend, Buddy Pennington writes this account in his weekly blog for small church pastors (https://brotherbuddy.org/letter-46-revival/) “The story is told of a pastor who was impressed by the Holy Spirit while preparing for a Sunday morning service to simply read the entire book of Ephesians to his congregation and then to open the altar for prayer. The following Sunday morning, when it came time for the sermon, the pastor asked everyone to open their Bibles to Ephesians Chapter 1, Verse 1 and to read along silently as he read aloud. When he completed the...