by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 16, 2026 | brokenness, children's ministry, doubt, redemption, spiritual growth, Wisdom, worship
2/15/26. CBB Today in church, Wendy Askew, who does children’s ministry at Christ Methodist Church-Montgomery, shared about a time she was talking to children about the feast in heaven. She was having them imagine being in heaven at the feast, what they would be...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 15, 2026 | change, Teaching, Wisdom, writing
2/15/2020. CBB May I just say this metaphor offered by my friend, Deborah Ann Holstine, is RICH!!!! It is a beautiful biblical exercise in visioning one’s own transition from victimization and bondage in sin to victorious living in Christ! We use Bridges’ diagram on...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 8, 2026 | doubt, knowing, Truth, Wisdom, Worldview
CBB 2/8/22 Some say “You KNOW that you KNOW that you KNOW”, implying that one has certainty about knowledge acquired. I prefer “I know WHAT I know” AND acknowledging there is much that I don’t know, can’t know and will never know! I...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 28, 2026 | decisions, experiences, Faith, Wisdom
Seeking direction by using 4 tools for theological reflection in pursuit of wisdom , truth, and unity: Scripture- the “North Star” or polar true north, a means of beginning to orient oneself to pursuit of truth for a Christ follower Reason- a God-given...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 22, 2026 | love, Quotes, Wisdom
1/22/25. CBB “Love is material investment in my neighbor.” Quote from participant in 2024 Summit of The Center for Christianity and Public Life (CCPL) I think that is the best definition of love I have heard. It’s not a feeling. It is a demonstrated commitment to...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 20, 2026 | love, mind, Prayer, Purpose, Wisdom, witness, Worldview
Yesterday I went to downtown Montgomery headed to a coffee shop I frequent without thinking about the time and route of the MLK parade. It was underway, coming up Dexter Av. as I attempted to turn toward the coffee shop at 22 Dexter Av. I found a parking place within...