by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 8, 2026 | scripture, spiritual life, witness
from 2/8/23.. By Lee Grady on FB GET READY, THE NEXT REVIVALWILL BE VERY MESSY True revival is a clash between light and darkness, so don’t be surprised by the noise. By J. Lee Grady Many Christians pray for spiritual awakening, and that’s good. But I wonder if we...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 28, 2026 | Bible Study, Teaching, witness, Worldview
1/28/26. CBB Our Sunday School class at Christ Methodist Church Montgomery, AL, has been digging into Jonah. This morning as I read, I was struck by how Jonah knew God’s sovereignty over all circumstances AND he knew God’s goodness, compassion, mercy, patience, and...
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...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 7, 2026 | Idolatry, Spiritual Warfare, Temptation, Wisdom, witness, Worldview, writing
Good description below by Ron Wendth of temptation’s seduction. After hearing Ms. Hemphill’s regrets and testimony over her involvement in the actions of January 6,2021, I have reflected on the diverse ways in which individuals have perceived and responded to their...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 12, 2025 | Prayer, witness
“The priority of Jesus was not ministry to men….” Myles Munroe, in speaking of Jesus’ robust prayer life. His read on the story of the apostles attempting to cast out demons is very interesting. Why couldn’t they do it? Not by shouting, not by...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 20, 2025 | Assurance of faith, Assurance of salvation, Teaching, witness
Assurance…. A hallmark doctrine of Methodism….. yet do we really “get it?” Assurance is not “all about the heart”….. it’s only about the heart after one’s heart has been circumcised and healed by the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit operating by invitation to Jesus...