by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 23, 2022 | appearances
Fun from 2/23/2016: There has been a long running conversation in my family (as has likely been the case in others ,as well) about the size of women’s backsides and which side of the family they came from. Recently my sister sent me a “funny” that...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 23, 2022 | marriage, memories
Having sweet memories of a fun day, remembering our youth! This was in May 1972 almost two months after our first date on April 1st! We were married in July during summer semester and moved into married student housing for his last two semesters at AU! Then moved to...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 23, 2022 | seasons
Love this tweet by Liz Curtis Higgs!! “With the imagination God has given you & the vivid scenes painted in His Word, picture your day unfolding like this: “You will go out in joy & be led forth in peace; the mountains & hills will burst into...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 23, 2022 | sanctification, service
“Genuine transformation has to be something that takes place WITHIN us. Our desire to transform societies, or cultures, at times,is far too grandiose because such visions (claiming divine sanction) may actually be projections of our own failed ability to be internally...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 23, 2022 | Temptation
From Sunday, Feb 23,2020: Sunday night’s life recovery group at Titus 2 focused on rebellion and recovery through a one-hour study of the causes and cure. We used a “15-minute Bible study” on the topic that was first published in In Touch...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 21, 2022 | emotions
“In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.” Ephesians 4:26-27 My habit of rising to anger has given satan a foothold for sin many times (and not just in me, but also in those who...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 21, 2022 | God's attributes
I am neither a “glass-half-empty” nor a “glass-half-full” kind of gal. I am a “the glass-can-always-be-refilled” kind of gal. That is an optimism that arises from confidence in the Source and Content, not confidence in the...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 21, 2022 | God's attributes
I had a great time preparing and delivering a message on “The Name of God“, about God’s nature and our understanding of him. for a sermon at Carillon Beach Chapel. I have taught on this topic many times but this sermon seemed more powerful than before and...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 21, 2022 | memories, Movies
Bill and I went to an afternoon movie, “Risen”, with Rev. Grant and Jennifer Powell. of First Church of God of Panama City. We enjoyed the movie and the conversation about it afterward as much or more! Pastor Grant has done a sweet service for Titus 2 this...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 21, 2022 | blessing in ordinary miracles
small blessings can sometimes be facilitated by being in the right place at the right time…. I love of God brings serendipitous “divine appointments” to meet needs! I was in the cleaners picking up laundry Tuesday of last week and a law enforcement...
