by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 17, 2016 | Calling, healing, heart of God, leadership, Ministry, Uncategorized
From the time I was in high school until I was nearly 40 I tended to rise to leadership in whatever endeavor I pursued. Highest GPA in high school, winner of a number of awards for academic and athletic pursuits, Little Sister of the Year in my sorority,...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
In Isaiah 1:18 the Lord invites us to “Come, let us reason together”. . 1.) “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall become like wool. 2.) “If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 13, 2016 | Prayer
“……the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous person availeth much…..” As I think about prayer, there are a number of things that challenge me. Keeping a prayer journal or prayer list, written or mental, of all of the prayer needs...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 6, 2016 | communication, desiring God, Uncategorized
Margaret Manning of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries writes: “As a Christian, when I read the gospels I find that Jesus mastered the art of being misunderstood. He often asked questions rather than giving answers. Or he answered those who questioned him...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 5, 2016 | forgiveness
What experiences in our lives inform one’s faith and practice of it? And is it any different for clergy as opposed to laity? Episcopal Priest Underwent Abortion to Finish Divinity School, Later Tanked Parish This is a disturbing report of a parish priest...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 23, 2016 | emotions
“In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:26-27 My penchant to rise to anger has given satan a foothold for sin many times (and not just in me, but also in those who found the...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 23, 2016 | Covenant
What does being in “covenant” with someone mean to you? Answering one another’s calls or emails? Being available to assist or provide guidance in times of need? Offering concerns about one another’s conduct promptly? Being willing to help seek...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 23, 2016 | action
Today in our Sisters in Christ Bible study on Acts, we were discussing how Paul was often well received at first, then had the Jews turn on him (not unlike the experience of Jesus himself in the synagogue in Nazareth and elsewhere during his ministry.). Several verses...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
I have been an advocate for others for many years in one role or another, sometimes stridently so, some would even say bullyingly so, persistent to the very end when I believe I am on the right side of an issue. When called to speak truth to power (or even truth to...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 19, 2016 | Calling, Career, change, churches, conflict, culture, decisions, desiring God, Disciples, evangelism, Ministry, missions, Uncategorized
Many times when women come into our program and are required to attend church, they are squeamish. One had an absolutely horrible panic attack the first time she walked in with me, she said she was afraid she’d be struck dead by God for daring to set foot in a...
