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...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 30, 2014 | listening, Oswald Chambers, spiritual life, Teaching
Funny how God works.This morning I took a copy of Oswald Chambers’ “My Utmost for His Highest” with me to church, which I never do. As I left for church I simply felt the urge to tuck it into the side pocket of my purse. Later, as I walked through...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 28, 2010 | doctrine, Teaching
Saddleback Church has published a DVD curriculum called Foundations. It’s 11 DVDs with 4 sessions per DVD on various basic Christian doctrines. I am enjoying facilitating a class that is using the curriculum. Most everyone is a new Christian and they are really...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 7, 2009 | conflict, righteousness, Teaching
It was one of “those” weeks…..a trial presenting itself from every direction I turned. It started last Sunday when, after 3 weeks of seeking a facilitator for Purpose Driven Life classes, I finally resigned myself to teaching the Sunday session and...
