by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 9, 2026 | CBByrd Testimony, discipline, forgiveness, justice, mercy, redemption, repentance, sanctification, spiritual journey
“The same God that didn’t answer your prayers immediately is the same God that didn’t punish you for your sins immediately. He is a wise and gracious God.”@bromikemissions on X. From 2/9/25 A social poster wrote about disillusionment with the church…and...
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 31, 2026 | God's will, redemption, Uncategorized
From 2016: God often “flips the script”…..As Jacob’s son Joseph told his jealous and deceitful brothers many years after their betrayal of him, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good” Genesis 50:20a. No matter that one may...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 31, 2026 | Power, Purpose, redemption, used by God, Worldview
There are many who believe and trust that God intended each person who sits in highest political authority in our nation to be president simply by virtue of the fact that he is! It could not have happened otherwise. That is indeed indicative of God’s sovereignty over...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Dec 19, 2025 | childhood memories, redemption, Teaching, The Church, time, Worldview
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you,” replied the angel, “and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. For that reason he shall be called the Son of God.”Luke 1:35 This is the beauty and majesty of the Advent story and the angel’s Annunciation to Mary for us:...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 10, 2025 | conflict, counseling, discipleship training, reconciliation, redemption, sanctification, self examination, self worth, significance
In classes teaching women about identity, we reference two driving needs of humans, security and significance. Robert McGee’s book, Search for Significance, is helpful as part of this effort. Security is rooted in the need to feel loved and accepted unconditionally....
