by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 2, 2016 | recovery, redemption, religious movements, repentance, responsibility, self examination, self worth, self-awareness, The Church, theology, thorns, Uncategorized
Part of my call to ministry and passion in gifting is in addressing the social and institutional stigma directed at individuals with mental health diagnoses of depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, unresolved grief immobilization and others. I was blessed to have...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 26, 2015 | giving, Gratitude, theology, True Religion
There have been criticisms of Christian evangelicals as being so focused on personal holiness that they have been neglectful of social holiness….of acts of mercy, compassion, and justice. As I am studying this morning I am hearing the Apostle Paul speak...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 25, 2015 | The Church, theology
“Young Christians are like little rivulets that make a large noise and have shallow water; old Christians are like deep water that makes little noise, carries a good load and gives not way.” – George Whitefield “Young” or “old” in Christian faith terms has...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 31, 2010 | Arminianism, Calvinism, election, theology
Arminianism’s chief tenets: (John Wesley rejected Calvinism and embraced Arminianism)1. Humans are naturally unable to make any effort towards salvation. 2. They possess free will to accept or reject salvation.3. Salvation is possible only by God’s grace,...
