by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 26, 2015 | giving, Gratitude, theology, True Religion
There have been criticisms of Christian evangelicals as being so focused on personal holiness that they have been neglectful of social holiness….of acts of mercy, compassion, and justice. As I am studying this morning I am hearing the Apostle Paul speak to the...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 25, 2015 | The Church
WHEN THE LEFT SNARLS (By Dr. Bill Bouknight) “When liberals are a minority, they usually talk about diversity and tolerance. But when they form a majority they often snarl at their conservative opponents. Conversely, I cannot think of a single...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 25, 2015 | Ministry, preparation, spiritual journey
Titus 2 Partnership, Inc. has had a wonderful first year. We have been grateful for the blessings we have observed. As we have reviewed the last year and contemplated the “next steps”, some have said, “Are you going to open a second home?” The answer is “No.” This...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 22, 2015 | Mental Health, mind, Uncategorized
It May Not Be What Happens…..It May Really Be What You Think About What Happens It’s not what happens; it’s how you perceive and respond to it. We’ve heard this adage for years. At least with regard to one’s ability to persevere through trials and bounce back...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 17, 2015 | spiritual battle, spiritual life, Spiritual Warfare
Pogo was right. “We have met the enemy and he is us.” Matthew 16:13-28 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do men say that the Son of man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 15, 2015 | spiritual journey
Christianne Squires writes about attending a celebratory weekend with other spiritual directors. It’s theme – “Bless the Broken Road” – celebrating and gathering around a theme of vulnerability! She shares one participant’s story of having sat...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 12, 2015 | Assurance of salvation, Scripture Studies
Thursday afternoon I dozed off for a few minutes while waiting for a lady at an office this afternoon. I had one of those split second kind of dreams….more just a single “snapshot photo” type dream….it was a goat whose legs were being bound...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Jesus knows. He felt the pain of betrayal. He experienced being misunderstood. He was connived against. He felt the righteous flush of anger at those whose motives and actions damaged innocents. He was pulled into battles that should not even have been being fought....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 8, 2015 | Calling, Ministry
In August 2008, just about six weeks after completing my master’s degree in counseling, I began my application for ministry candidacy and was preparing to meet for the first time with the District Board of Ministry. I was putting together a plan for attending...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 7, 2015 | The Church
Several times during the Annual Conference meeting of the Alabama-West Florida UMC Conference, as deacons were talking among themselves I heard references to “compassion”. Compassion is part of the specific ministry of deacons, according to our church’s Discipline....
