by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 15, 2009 | correction, discipline, Grace
Working as program manager for a Christian women’s recovery program is a joy. Most of the time the women coming to us are ready for a real change in their lives and, having tried so many other routes, are now ready to give God’s way a chance. Yesterday,...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 4, 2009 | lake, memories
This weekend we had our three oldest grandchildren visiting- ages 12, 10 1/2, and 7. We spent much of the weekend sitting out by the lake where they swam, played on a float, and rode a SeaDoo for hours at the time with their mom and dad.It brought back happy memories...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 2, 2009 | Calling, communion, worship
I’ve heard it said that “if you can do it once, you can do it twice. If you can do it twice, you can make it a habit.” Well, tomorrow will be my “twice”. This is the second time in a month I’ve been assigned to duty in the Chapel...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 29, 2009 | Hearing God's voice, Mark 4:9, Pain
I was teaching a class recently. In the curriculum, a quote by C.S. Lewis was referenced:”God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” -from The Problem of PainMany of...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 29, 2009 | Hearing God's voice, John 10:27
There’s an interesting essay at the internetmonk blog site about “hearing” God. I encourage you to read it.http://www.internetmonk.com/articles/V/voicehead.htmlThe author refers to the way in which evangelical Christians will say that they feel...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 27, 2009 | discipleship training, growth, Luke 2:52
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” Luke 2:52 One of the topics that we cover in Purpose Driven Life class is the “How We Grow” topic. Come to think of it, we cover that same topic in Boundaries and I discuss...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 27, 2009 | pets
After successfully introducing our newest little kitten to the household just over a week ago, on Thursday evening his bigger adopted “brother”, Diego, went out about 7:00pm and didn’t come home, like he usually does about 9:00pm. Now we’re...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 24, 2009 | Career
This morning I met with a pastor friend whose educational and candidacy process I have observed and cheered for ten years. She is now being appointed as a candidacy mentor for me as I begin my journey toward ordination as a deacon in the United Methodist Church. I was...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 22, 2009 | pets
After our 10 month old female feline, Dora, disappeared a few weeks ago, her brother, Diego, seemed lonely. Our two older outdoor cats would come and go and basically ignore him. He’d wander around the house, at times seeming to be looking for her. It was sad....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 18, 2009 | decisions, discipleship training
I recall hearing that we should not place a comma where God has put a period. I think the reverse is probably equally true: do not place a period where God has put a comma. I was talking to a friend this week who commented that he’d been praying for God’s...
