by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 25, 2022 | theology, Truth
“Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” From 12/13/2003 This phrase, a motto used by the United Methodist Church since 2001, had grated somewhat on my nerves when it was rolled out as the denomination’s motto. It had appeared to me that it reflected a little too...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 27, 2022 | change, righteousness, Truth
How Christ changes the heart: Conviction -> Repentance ->Forgiveness -> Redemption -> Righteousness -> Worship -> Service
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 3, 2022 | boundaries, Truth
Last year at a faith and science lecture Dr. Ian Hutchinson used a phrase that made me smile….one that I have come to use based on my own experience and understanding of the need…. to “tether to reality”. Tether… to restrain by setting...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 24, 2022 | Spiritual abuse, spiritual battle, Truth
2/25/2015: In discussing a situation in which I was fervently adamant and outspoken , a friend likened my actions to those of a “bull in a china shop” and said “people don’t like getting their china broken.” I replied, “I...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 8, 2022 | Temptation, Truth
As I listened to a discussion about the difference between predictive and prescriptive foreknowledge I began to see why-and how- Satan had the audacity to challenge God, thinking he could assume and wrest authority over creation from God. Satan is a keen-observing...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 28, 2022 | Truth, Wesley's Quadrilateral, Wisdom
Seeking direction by using 4 tools for theological reflection in pursuit of wisdom , truth, and unity: Scripture- the “North Star” or polar north, a means of beginning to orient oneself to pursuit of truth for a Christ follower. Reason- a God-given spirit...
