by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 5, 2021 | Gifts
11/1/2020 Reminded of the true gift of hospitality….. ( and thinking of my dear hospitable friend, Pammi Jo Alsip Nevins….. “People tell me they have the gift of hospitality by which they mean that they like dinner parties. They mean that they have (or...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 5, 2021 | spiritual life, Temptation, Worldview
From Nov 5, 2012 ….They’re still among us. Grifter: noun, Slang. Grifter: 1. a person who operates a side show at a circus, fair, etc., especially a gambling attraction. 2. a swindler, dishonest gambler, or the like. A “confidence trickster,” 1915,...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 5, 2021 | Ministry
The Lord has encouraged me so much since my husband’s illness and death 15 month’s ago. For six months or longer I’ve been being nudged by requests to assist the growing number of widows in our church. I’ve investigated ways to do so but the effort seemed larger than...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 5, 2021 | memories
A memory of Bill sent by a fried, Liz Parker, today: “I was doing my bible study this morning and written in the top margin of a page in Hebrews was”Bill Byrd-wherever you are spiritually , kick it up a notch.” Well yes sir, I will! So thankful for you and Bill and...
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...
