by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 5, 2021 | promises, serenity
From 2015 notes from Titus 2 “I had something in mind that I wanted to get for a Titus student and her daughter. She had expressed a desire for this particular thing. And while it was not particularly expensive or an unreasonable request for one moving into a home,...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 3, 2021 | Emotional Literacy, Teaching
You may have heard it said that circumstances can make one bitter or better…. This by Dr David Jeremiah makes the point well….. “Keeping a biblical perspective about the world around enables us to face life’s circumstances with hope and understanding. Bitter says “No...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 3, 2021 | grief
Widows Grief Luncheon- 11-3-21 LHUMC I want to place a word before you today that you may not have thought about: Consolation The comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment. Lots of synonyms exist…. You may have reached for or found comfort in...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 30, 2021 | self examination, spiritual journey, Wellness
I like focusing on wellness much more than illness! To help others attain the maximum wellness they can, we provide “life recovery” services to women with life-limiting dysfunctions. We have a rather stringent interview and intake process so that they...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 25, 2021 | healing, Worldview
Why is the 15 week limit on abortion so important? Because it legally defines and affirms the Judeo- Christian Holy Scripture’s definition of “life”….When does “life” begin? Just look in the Book for the answer. For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 18, 2021 | spiritual battle
Do you not know, the Enemy is already defeated….. he has no power except what we allow him to have by letting fear creep in….. that is the Trojan Horse he uses to ride into our hearts and minds, gaining access to our families and churches, and communities, and all the...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 18, 2021 | Aging, Friendship
I visit twice a week with a frail, elderly, declining widow who still lives in her own place alone. From what I observe, her days are all becoming a bland repeat of one another. Same routine, same entertainment, same preferred food, same conversations, same tiny...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 18, 2021 | healing, heart
After a couple of months of more fatigue than I’ve ever experienced, I had a physical this past week at the urging of Bill and a friend. Bloodwork was all excellent! (Thank you, Lord!) I’ve been put through several cardiovascular tests. So far no alarms...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 18, 2021 | storms
10/18/18 Post Hurricane Michael Recovery Status: whelmed, but not overly so. Thanks for prayers We are safe , secure and waterproofed now at the Byrd house. Adjuster scheduled for Nov 2. Titus 2 residence is windblown and tattered but standing. Some water damage to...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 18, 2021 | storms
The day after the Hurricane Michael that hit 10/10/18 Bill said,”well, we can cross surviving a CAT 5 hurricane off our bucket list.” Me: “What bucket list? I didn’t know we had a list.” Reports have said Michel’s winds were 2mph below CAT 5 rating. I’ve discovered...
