by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 12, 2014 | Calling, Quotes, Scripture Studies
Earlier this year I had written a Bible study on the book of Ephesians and used it in a study with some women in a discipleship program. My work was later reviewed by a group of people who oversee my ministry as a provisional deacon and it was noted that I had used...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 19, 2014 | Emotional Literacy, Quotes
“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” ― Henri J.M. NouwenHenri Nouwen was a Catholic priest, held a PhD in psychology, was a pastor, teacher, author of 39 books, and a Christian contemplative. He struggled with...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 19, 2014 | Addictions, Quotes
“Addiction” might be the best word to explain the lostness that so deeply permeates society. Our addictions make us cling to what the world proclaims as the keys to self-fulfillment: accumulation of wealth and power; attainment of status and admiration; lavish...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 6, 2014 | God's attributes, Quotes
Today I was cleaning out some old files in my garage. Several notebooks needed to be gone through before being thrown out. One was a Children’s Ministry notebook. In 2008, I was completing a series of certification classes for Christian Education. One...