by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 9, 2022 | desiring God
Eye of God or Sight of God- Some thoughts for Lent Luke 16:15: He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight. 2.Acts 4:19: But Peter and John replied,...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 9, 2022 | counterfeits, woundedness
The Wounded Healer- more Lenten thoughts stirred by Henri Nouwen from 3/9/2014 by CBB I read this some years ago at the recommendation of a friend, The Wounded Healer, by Henri Nouwen, was required reading again in the last year. This is a book that has been part of...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 9, 2022 | communication, David, God's call, heart of God
One After God’s Own Heart ….. Recently I was teaching a class from 1 Samuel 22-23. This is the point at which Saul has allowed his jealousy and paranoia to overcome him and he has begun his persecution, indeed his murderous rage against David, and David is on...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 9, 2022 | evangelism
Random thoughts, time in study, a teacher’s calling from God, belief that any where we can spread the uplifting and sometimes thought-provoking word of God is a good thing…..some of the reasons I post on facebook. “Small bites are pinched out of the...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 9, 2022 | poetry
Found by a friend on her mother’s Bible: A great thought……worth sharing. The Greatest Test Help me to walk so close to Thee That those who know me best can see I live as godly as I pray And Christ is real from day to day. I see some once a day, or...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 9, 2022 | Beatitudes
With appreciation for Rev. Adrian Rogers…..Love Worth Finding. Matthew 5:10: ” Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” If you are living a life that is poor in spirit, that mourns over your...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 9, 2022 | spiritual life
Reflection by Jill Carattini, courage for living into who we are, the one God created us to be: “The pull toward self-reflection is clearly a trend among us. Spirituality, self-help, and memoir are all categories that continue to reach bestseller lists, while...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 9, 2022 | discipleship training, Teaching
“Willow’s point is that they wrongly thought participation in their programs would inevitably lead to spiritual growth. Their survey showed that wasn’t necessarily the case, so they’re rethinking that approach (seeker-sensitive worship and...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 9, 2022 | Prayer
Sitting and reflecting on the day’s possibilities, waiting for the fog of sleep to dissipate…..which takes a little longer when one drinks decaffeinated coffee! Praying for those I love, those who love me, and those who love those whom I love....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 9, 2022 | Ministry, The Church
A former pastor friend of mine preached powerfully and prophetically, so much so that he got asked to resign from the church about 25 years ago. He said to me that one has to consider where one’s loyalty is…..with Christ, with the people being served in...
