by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 21, 2026 | Disciples, discipleship training, growth, Teaching, theology
Francis Chan and David Platt in talking about disciple making made the point that individuals have to stay focused on Christ….Keep pushing them toward relationship with him….Otherwise they will be tempted to become dependent on us as disciplers. Make Christ central!!!...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 21, 2026 | self worth, Teaching
Some will achieve sobriety because of what someone believes about them. Others will achieve sobriety in spite of what someone believes about them. But the point is not what anyone believes about a person. It is what a person believes about herself and how hard she is...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 18, 2026 | God's attributes, Teaching, writing
Dr. David F. Watson…..writing about divine agency, the idea that God does things. 10/23/25 on Substack…a keeper “Jonah Goldberg is a media personality who uses his critical thinking skills far more often and effectively than many of his peers. I’ve always appreciated...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 8, 2026 | Gratitude, Teaching, Uncategorized
Wisdom from Dr. Curt Thompson, whose work inspires and guides me. 1/8/26. CBB “Gratitude is far more than a seasonal sentiment. It is a practice that literally reshapes our brains and our relationships.Gratitude doesn’t arise effortlessly. It’s cultivated...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 4, 2026 | discipleship training, Purpose, Teaching
From 1/4/22. CBB “it was a gradual process as God led me to His purpose for my life….to teach and open up the Word of God for others …. to challenge and invite them into a deeper contemplative life in Christ. It seems that many want short, quick, easy to understand...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 3, 2026 | judging, scripture, Teaching, Truth, Wisdom, writing
“If any one tells you that such a person speaks ill of you, do not make excuses about what is said of you, but answer: “He was ignorant of my other faults, else he would not have mentioned these alone.”— Epictetus. (Thank you, Nicola Gibson. This quote lines up with...
