by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 23, 2017 | Prayer, Teaching
What we can learn about prayer from Jesus’ statements on prayer……and from his example. 1.) Prayer is expected of believers. Jesus prefaced his instruction on prayer with the words “When you pray…”, not “If you pray…” 2.) Matthew 6:5- Do not pray in order to impress...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 19, 2017 | knowing, spiritual life, Teaching
I have been pondering again…… 7/19/17 I think I have discovered a spiritual gift that will not exist in heaven! And it is one that has been given to me….in...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 10, 2017 | discipleship training, discipline, Teaching, Uncategorized
Hebrews 12:11 Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Recovery work with broken people is hard some days. There are occasionally...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 9, 2016 | discipline, Spiritual Warfare, Suffering, Teaching, Truth
I am part of a 365 Bible Challenge study group. We were finishing up the Job section recently. Among the group’s members there was a conversation by one who had felt persecuted by some individuals in her workplace. She was asked in the group why she felt that...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 5, 2014 | James 3:1, Teaching, Titus 2:7
Years ago, at a time when I was seeking God’s will about His purpose for my life, He made it clear to me that He did not need more clever wordsmiths, just faithful teachers. And so, I am not a particularly entertaining teacher, or even the most...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 5, 2014 | Oswald Chambers, Teaching
Have any of you noticed how certain Christian teachers seem to sort of “join one in the journey” for a while, based on where the road is presently leading? When I was a very new Christian, it was Dr. Charles Stanley. Every time I heard him preaching, it...
