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...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 21, 2022 | Covenant
What does being in “covenant” with someone mean to you? Answering one another’s calls or emails? Being available to assist or provide guidance in times of need? Offering concerns about one another’s conduct promptly? Being willing to help seek...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 21, 2022 | nature, trees
We breathe in what the trees breathe out, and they breathe in what we breathe out. Forever overwhelmed by the beauty of God’s design… ( shared on Facebook by Sabrina Reedy Fe 2019) Such a moving photo!
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 21, 2022 | storms
it’s been 3 1/2 years now since Hurricane Michael. If is even now a topic of conversation, as grief over losses associated with season continues. From 2/21/2019…. 4 months after Hurricane Michael… Over Simple Supper last evening at church...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 20, 2022 | God's will, Grace
I am in one of those weird spots in which I know God is doing something…. I can feel it in my bones…(Yes, I’ve gotten old enough to feel things in my bones!) There are definitely some things stirring. Can’t put my finger on it, but I’m...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 20, 2022 | Daddy, Gifts
Years ago Daddy bought Mother an emerald ring. As I recall it was 1973. He mailed it to me in Montgomery to our home on Moye Dr. Billy was a newborn. When it arrived I had no idea what to think. Recently, she gave it to me. It’s a bit fancier than what I...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 20, 2022 | love, service
“When you’re willing to wade into someone else’s troubles to help that person hold up under the weight, two things happen. First, he or she receives desperately needed blessings in the form of aid, support, and love. And second, you fulfill God’s command to love...
