by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 9, 2023 | boundaries, heart
Lord, teach me to listen. The times are noisy and my ears are weary with the thousand raucous sounds which continuously assault them. Give me the spirit of the boy Samuel when he said to You, “Speak, for Your servant hears.” Let me hear You speaking in my...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 19, 2023 | boundaries, judging
“If we were able to put aside our need for approval long enough to be authentic, then, surely, we would be living as the church.(Sheila Walsh)” This is a nice sentiment and has a Christian ring to it. i really appreciate Sheila Walsh and have great...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 4, 2023 | boundaries, communication, Uncategorized
There is only 1 Jesus Christ. He sacrificed himself for each of us and for all of us…. If you don’t like that I have boundaries that prohibit me from accepting responsibility for or making sacrifices on behalf of you or someone else against my will,...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Dec 10, 2022 | Addictions, boundaries, brokenness
Again, I and others have observed that our effort and resources were unable to overcome deeply entrenched resistance to change after four months with a woman we love and had hoped would embrace life recovery. But we know when to step back and leave all in God’s...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 18, 2022 | boundaries, conflict
Thinking about boundaries today and the result of failing to set them or respect those of others. Are there times when boundaries need to be pressed? Yes. But undertaking such ventures as that alone or without sufficient prayer and preparation can be disastrous. Cloud...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 25, 2022 | boundaries, communication
From Dr Henry Cloud Being emotionally present and connected while we are confronting another person is the first essential of a good conversation. It truly requires a work of grace in us. Being present refers to being in touch and in tune with our own feelings as well...