by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Sep 4, 2022 | communication
9/4/2016 I put a number of things “out there” for individuals to learn about….hoping to encourage people to stretch their interest in and practice of their Christian faith. As followers of Jesus Christ, his disciples, we are to be learning and...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 8, 2022 | communication, conflict
One of the most difficult tasks of communication that we find necessary to work on at Titus 2 is handling conflict. The first principle is “Don’t RUN!” . Others might argue that the first principle is “Don’t get defensive.” If one...
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...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 24, 2022 | communication
Loving conversations leave out the “BUT”…. “ I love you AND……. (not BUT)…… I want God’s best for you. “ I will be available to listen whenever you are ready.” I will help you anyway I can. “ We can work through this with God’s help.” There is always a way...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 9, 2022 | communication, David, God's call, heart of God
One After God’s Own Heart ….. Recently I was teaching a class from 1 Samuel 22-23. This is the point at which Saul has allowed his jealousy and paranoia to overcome him and he has begun his persecution, indeed his murderous rage against David, and David is on...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 25, 2021 | Biblical Counseling, communication, counseling
Simplicity, Solitude, Silence, Surrender……movements in prayer that place one in a posture to be present to God. I heard a new concept last week – “surrendered listening”. I’ve heard “active listening” for years, you...
