by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Do not be anxious about anything, for I care for you……. I felt the love of Christ wrap around and embrace me as I took communion last night among my brothers and sisters in Christ. This is the Presence, power, and security of abiding in Him. I felt, too,...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 14, 2022 | Lifestyle Choices
There are those who make unwarranted interpretational leaps that suggest that relationships between individuals in scripture demonstrate approval of and endorse their own support of homosexual conduct. People who equate spiritual and emotional intimacy between people...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 13, 2022 | love
There’s a devotional group I’m in that’s been contemplating the topic of love. I’ve shared before that I think we have the wrong concept not only of love, but also of hate. Hate in biblical terms means to separate ourselves from the acts or...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 13, 2022 | Temptation
In an online community a discussion of homosexuality led to a number of exchanges. One man wrote, “God tells us not to do a lot of things in the Bible, including not eating pork, not eating cheese and meat at the same meal, not eating certain types of fish, or...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 13, 2022 | confession
No need for ANY believer to feel guilt…… conviction into repentance and reconciliation , yes…. but guilt that arises from condemnation ?NEVER! He whom Christ has freed is free indeed! Rest in his love and grace! Sang this in church...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 13, 2022 | trees
Little piece of trivia for you “greenies” out there: for years I have been a “spring” fan, especially enjoying the variety of greens on the hillsides in Alabama as the trees/shrubs begin to leaf. This past week I drove to N. Alabama and was...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 13, 2022 | Ministry
This was written 4/13/2015, on the occasion of celebrating Titus 2’s first birthday anniversary. Now, 8 years after its beginning, we are still amazed at what God has done and continues to do! “A year ago this week, after what seemed like the disastrous...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 13, 2022 | Idolatry
Talisman- “anything whose presence exercises a remarkable or powerful influence on human feelings or actions.” Obsession with an item that provides one with an excuse for refusing to act in a mature and rational manner. OK for a 2 year old with an...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 13, 2022 | Ministry
In April 2015 I observed a thread of Facebook posts in which deacons and prospective candidates for deacon were sharing the various places and roles they were working in service to Christ. Another thread inquired about whether deacons were having difficulty finding...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 9, 2022 | songs
……But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely. Amen. Sing, ALWAYS! Psalm...
