by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 3, 2021 | Emotional Literacy, Teaching
You may have heard it said that circumstances can make one bitter or better…. This by Dr David Jeremiah makes the point well….. “Keeping a biblical perspective about the world around enables us to face life’s circumstances with hope and understanding. Bitter says “No...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 10, 2021 | Suffering, Teaching
Progressive humanists/educators once opined that children were “Tabula Rosa”, NOT bigoted, but loving and accepting of one another and that prejudiced behavior is learned through the corrupting influence of culture. Consider this: Now, with “new and improved theology”...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Sep 9, 2021 | Teaching
Nazarites were to be OT examples of holiness in the world. They were to live by a strict set of rules and be an example to the world of righteous living. Some performed that role better than others. When they were filled with the Holy Spirit of God , they were used by...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Sep 9, 2021 | Teaching
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. “Psalm119:105- A lamp (like a small lantern) is carried in one’s hand and gives illumination to the immediate next step on the path to assure sure footing and to avoid an immediate obstacle – like a...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Sep 8, 2021 | spiritual growth, Teaching
As I have pondered the God-breathed words of the NT, red-letters and black letters, I have realized the beautiful harmony of ALL of the Bible…… how Jesus Christ’s knowledge, understanding of and obedience to the OT “Law and Prophets” could only have been...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Sep 8, 2021 | Teaching
Just pondering this morning… “The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever protects their master will be honored” Proverbs 27:18 I have used this article on The Mystery of the Bad Fig Tree by Erin Gieschen as a...