by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 31, 2016 | recovery, Suffering, Uncategorized
Lift High the Cross of Sin and Shame We Bear I had a long ride today to deliver a Titus 2 student’s children back to their grandparents. On the way over the kids and she and I talked about “nicknames” we’d had and how they came to be, as well...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 27, 2016 | Ministry, The Church
If you are UMC, you know what time of year it is….it’s appointment time. Moving boxes are stacking up and waiting for the Move Day. Many pastors and their families will make yet another of the many moves inherent in ordained ministry for Elders and...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 21, 2016 | spiritual formation, spiritual growth
Posted by The Upper Room @UpperRoom – 5/20/16 “Although we may not understand what God is doing in our lives, God is always faithful and wants what is best for us.” -Paul E. Vander Wege In my years of teaching discipleship, mentoring, and...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 20, 2016 | Scripture Studies
Just pondering this morning…. Matthew 16:19 “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.” Jesus calls Peter (and his confession of...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 20, 2016 | evangelicalism, experiences, Prayer, self examination, self-awareness
I have been a member of the Confessing Movement almost since its beginning. Below is its preface to a UMC post about The General Conference’s vote to defer decisions about the sexuality petitions until a plan could be offered by a commission to be appointed by...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 20, 2016 | Entertainment
Bill and I enjoy watching a TV show called “The Middle”….it’s a sweet, silly family comedy about a traditional family- Mom, Dad, and three kids (with not so traditional names- Axle, Sue, and Brick.) Each person has his/her own quirks and Mom...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 19, 2016 | conflict, The Church
One opinion expressed a few weeks ago about the 2016 General Conference of the UMC was that it would either contain well-controlled political maneuvering or, alternately, be at risk of becoming a chaotic riot. There seemed to be hopefulness Tuesday night and Wednesday...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 13, 2016 | communication
Once again, Jill Carattini of RZIM speaks to my heart: Bad Rep While many industries confess to struggling during times of economic downturn, the identity management industry, a trade emerging from the realities of the Internet Age, is one that seems to gain...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 12, 2016 | change, timing, Worldview
I am a process and system person, going back to my days of high school and college…..find the patterns, understand the systems, use the processes…..analyze things qualitatively and quantitatively…..strive for effectiveness and efficiency. Whatever the endeavor, I...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | May 2, 2016 | recovery, redemption, religious movements, repentance, responsibility, self examination, self worth, self-awareness, The Church, theology, thorns, Uncategorized
Part of my call to ministry and passion in gifting is in addressing the social and institutional stigma directed at individuals with mental health diagnoses of depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, unresolved grief immobilization and others. I was blessed to have...
