by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 11, 2017 | Scripture Studies, spiritual battle
A group was discussing Revelation as part of its final “Through the Bible in a Year” study…It was speculated that the beast that rises from the dark, fearsome, and unknown abyss of the sea (that gets its authority and direction from the dragon) and...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Dec 26, 2016 | evangelism
Our pastor pointed out this week that the shepherds….considered “low lifes” in the culture of their day…..were the first beyond Jesus’ family to hear the news of the newborn Messiah. They hurried and found him lying in the manger. It is...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Dec 26, 2016 | Enjoying home, Gifts, Uncategorized
Last night, with a cup of my favorite hot tea, I enjoyed the last few fruitcake cookies (and crumbs) from a batch sent to us by my Mother. I parcel them out a few at a time throughout the holiday, to savor as long as possible. It is a gift to her children’s...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Dec 26, 2016 | acceptance, God's will, spiritual life, Spirituality, Truth
Bill and I are binging today on a TV movie series, The OA, described as a “spiritual thriller”. In it there’s a lot of speculation about Near Death Experiences, “NDE”, with an obsessed psychopathic scientist holding a group of NDE...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 21, 2016 | Holiday Themed Posts
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls 2 c. confectioner’s sugar 1 c. peanut butter ¾ c. graham cracker crumbs ½ c. softened butter 2 (1 oz.) squares of unsweetened chocolate 2 ½ “ square of paraffin Combine first 4 ingredients. Roll into ¾” balls. Chill. Melt...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 21, 2016 | Aging
Life from the Backside of 60 There is a meme that was making its round on Facebook that went like this: “In your 20’s you are annoyed that others talk about you. In your 40’s you no longer care that others talk about you. In your 60’s you realize no one was ever...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 26, 2016 | decisions, emotions, Friendship, grief, growth
“Compassionate detachment is the ability to be present with a person while remaining separate from the outcomes of their predicament.” Last night at Depression Impact Group (D.I.G.) we talked about dealing with emotions when a friendship ends….based...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 22, 2016 | women in ministry, work
October 20, 2016 Imagine my surprise: “Rev. Byrd, I’m calling from Gov. Scott’s office……” This is news shared with Titus 2 board members and instructors! The faithfulness you all have shown has helped make Titus 2 something to be...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 2, 2016 | story
“The truth of personal narrative is that being human can seem like an exercise in futility, sometimes right up to the last breath a person draws. The truth of personal narrative is that, no matter how compelling the story, no matter the suffering it entails, no...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Sep 24, 2016 | reconciliation
When a group of people attend a ministry conference, the conversations during breaks or over a meal are likely to include discussion of theological insights gleaned from the conference sessions. Such was the case Thursday. I was sharing lunch with a pastor and we...
