by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Dec 10, 2022 | relapse, role, Twelve Steps, Wellness, Worldview
This observed over and over again: “Many relapses by women are caused by trying to attract a man, keep a man, or get over losing a man…… “ The curse on women is that desire that keeps them longing for and running after a man rather than God. SMH. It took...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 15, 2022 | recovery, relapse
I have been advocating for addressing nicotine concurrently with other chemical addictions since I began in addiction recovery counseling in 2008. When I was able to start a program myself, smoke-free recovery was one of the criteria I insisted on. It was NOT a...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 26, 2022 | relapse
Jesus also told them to “go and sin no more..” If they continued sinning he didn’t love them less, but they were not included in the fellowship of followers or given the keys to the kingdom…..two parts to relationship with God…....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 22, 2022 | recovery, redemption, relapse
From July 14, 2021- Heard in a discussion: “We cannot just reject the things of the past…we have to run toward and embrace the future.” This is a common theme in the life and addiction recovery philosophy of Titus 2 Partnership’s ministry....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 12, 2015 | relapse
“I know those scriptures, so what is wrong with me? Why do I still struggle with that same sin?” The answer lies within the heart, which often can only be discerned by the Holy Spirit’s work deep within us. If we are not wholly committed to allowing God to shine...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 4, 2013 | addiction, recovery, relapse
There was an old Commodores song, “She’s One, Two, Three Times a Lady……” I don’t even remember all of the words, but in an odd way, that phrase seems to apply to the ministry I find myself doing with women in...