by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
In Isaiah 1:18 the Lord invites us to “Come, let us reason together”. . 1.) “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall become like wool. 2.) “If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 6, 2016 | communication, desiring God, Uncategorized
Margaret Manning of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries writes: “As a Christian, when I read the gospels I find that Jesus mastered the art of being misunderstood. He often asked questions rather than giving answers. Or he answered those who questioned him...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
I have been an advocate for others for many years in one role or another, sometimes stridently so, some would even say bullyingly so, persistent to the very end when I believe I am on the right side of an issue. When called to speak truth to power (or even truth to...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 19, 2016 | Calling, Career, change, churches, conflict, culture, decisions, desiring God, Disciples, evangelism, Ministry, missions, Uncategorized
Many times when women come into our program and are required to attend church, they are squeamish. One had an absolutely horrible panic attack the first time she walked in with me, she said she was afraid she’d be struck dead by God for daring to set foot in a...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 16, 2016 | healing, Mental Health, Uncategorized
Greek philosopher Hippocrates has been considered the “Father of Medicine”. His tenets have been embodied in the oath that new physicians recite upon graduation from education to practice of medicine. The Hippocratic school lists this as part of its...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 22, 2016 | Bible Study, Uncategorized
One commonly referenced verse is Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” What are the “all things” that one can do when in close relationship with Christ? I would suggest that they are the proclamations, prohibitions, promises, and...
