by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 19, 2026 | Idolatry, repentance, righteousness, Uncategorized
As I reflected on gold and silver and the value of grace and truth, I was reminded of this from Zechariah 13: Cleansing From Sin “On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 7, 2026 | Idolatry, Spiritual Warfare, Temptation, Wisdom, witness, Worldview, writing
Good description below by Ron Wendth of temptation’s seduction. After hearing Ms. Hemphill’s regrets and testimony over her involvement in the actions of January 6,2021, I have reflected on the diverse ways in which individuals have perceived and responded to their...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 17, 2022 | Idolatry, Pain
Sudden disclosures that challenge one’s foundation and trust in people she has loved all her life can be an emotional ambush that destabilizes her whole life. It can lead to confusion, grief, and relapse in addiction. But when one has a firm foundation in Christ and...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 31, 2022 | Idolatry
“Boston pastor Adam Mabry’s book Stop Taking Sides reminded Christians to take elections seriously, but also “trust Jesus, receive peace, and refuse the anxiety that betrays an innate political idolatry.” I never thought about how “anxiety betrays an innate idolatry…....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 13, 2022 | Idolatry
Talisman- “anything whose presence exercises a remarkable or powerful influence on human feelings or actions.” Obsession with an item that provides one with an excuse for refusing to act in a mature and rational manner. OK for a 2 year old with an...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 9, 2022 | Idolatry
“Abraham told his servants: “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you.” Abraham knew. It was as though God quietly messaged Abraham somewhere along the way on this three day walk, “I need you...
