by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 2, 2026 | affirmation, love
Jesus said, ” Love others …. AS I HAVE LOVED YOU.” Tall order. Too many seek affirmation, obtaining self-fulfillment, to be cherished, being worshipped and adored even, which is how many define love, & they seek this “counterfeit love” from...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 2, 2026 | love, Quotes, redemption
C.S. Lewis described God’s Word saying, “It is a very long story, with a complicated plot. And we are not, perhaps, very attentive readers.” “From Genesis to Revelation a single historical narrative unfolds. That plot though often remains unclear...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 28, 2026 | attributes of Christ, love, Teaching
Following is part of a sermon on Advent themes-hope, peace, joy, and love- that I wrote 12/6/19… as I have been pondering on how diversely, narrowly and even incomprehensibly some define “love.” “Consider Love. What do we know about the love of God?...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 22, 2026 | love, Quotes, Wisdom
1/22/25. CBB “Love is material investment in my neighbor.” Quote from participant in 2024 Summit of The Center for Christianity and Public Life (CCPL) I think that is the best definition of love I have heard. It’s not a feeling. It is a demonstrated commitment to...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 21, 2026 | God's attributes, love
From my journal 3 years ago……. Jesus’ tough love….. Jesus called Simon Peter “satan” for being used by the devil to try to dissuade Jesus from following through on his mission that included his own death. He told Simon Peter also that he knew he...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 21, 2026 | love, poetry
Love is not a commodity that can be bought, possessed, or stolen….It is only given, and to be real, must be freely given, not coerced or demanded. If it is abusive, perverse, or manipulative it is something else…..not love. CBN. 1/21/22
