by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Sep 13, 2015 | Trust
Today in the dining room at the campground we each received a colorful bracelet with small lettered beads that spelled out “TRUST GOD.” When I opened my bag to put on my bracelet, the “U” was upside down, so I turned it over. On the reverse...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Sep 8, 2015 | spiritual growth, spiritual journey, spiritual life
I belong to an online community, “Still Forming”, that is directed by Christianne Squires, a Chistian spiritual director from Winter Park, Florida.. Her husband Kirk wrote to the community this week about his adventures in rescuing three turtles. I, too,...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 30, 2015 | Gifts, healing
The Church has a tradition rich in healing power…..Jesus exercised it in a very specialized way, “laomai”. It is one way in which therapeuo (healing) is accomplished. And healing is a part of salvation (restoration). Saddleback Church is planning its...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 29, 2015 | Depression, healing, Mental Health
At DIG this week we talked about activities in which we engage to find COMFORT, UNDERSTANDING, or RELIEF in our lives. Here’s the list we made. Add others that you think of! Companion animals Prescription medications People who listen and help us gain...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 23, 2015 | counseling, courage, patience
Today’s Sunday School lesson on Knowing and Following the Will of God was on the topic of “Wait.” This, without a doubt, was the hardest lesson of the 12 part series. James 5:7-11 “Courageous patience” 7 Therefore, brothers and sisters, you must be patient as you...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 17, 2015 | boundaries, Calling, counselors
I was never a big fan of Personality Theories. They seemed just a little too cute, concise, and predictive in a world that seemed to be anything but cute, concise, or predictable. Over the years in various educational and corporate settings, I have undergone testing...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 15, 2015 | family, grandmother
Today marks a landmark in our family. Our oldest grandchild, dear sweet Catie Byrd, is settling into her college dorm room at Mercer University, five hours away. She and her parents left yesterday with their and her cars loaded down with all the accoutrements...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 15, 2015 | recovery, responsibility, work
Over the years, working with women and families in conditions of poverty has been enlightening. I hesitate to say “dire poverty”, because “poverty” is a relative term……Consider the poverty of people in Third World communities who lack clean drinking water or...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 10, 2015 | spiritual formation, spiritual journey
Testimony of Cathy Byrd- August 2015 Decisions, Decisions, Decisions…… This summer our church has been blessed to hear the personal faith stories of pastors and members through sermons and videotaped testimonies. Each believer has a precious and personal perspective...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 9, 2015 | spiritual gifts
This morning as we talked about stewardship of our time, talents, treasures, and truth, we detoured into a brief discussion of spiritual gifts….Someone asked what about the “gifts” of disabled/handicapped individuals …..Downs, autistic, cerebral palsy, etc…..What is...
