by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 19, 2010 | life change, Trust
The last time I posted I was just beginning the second semester of seminary classes in my candidacy for deacon. Reading for the class, which has 5 required texts, has occupied much of my free time. Now I find myself at mid-term, having turned in my mid-term exam and...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 9, 2010 | Calling, Career
I completed my first semester of seminary courses required for deacon candidacy two months ago. The second semester began today with a course on the history of Methodism. It’ll go until early May. Then summer semester will begin. I can only manage one course at...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 9, 2010 | crafts, quilts, sewing
This past weekend I set out to start on a quilt. I had gone to a fabric store several weeks ago with a friend who quilts and crafts a lot and who had, incidentally, given me the pattern for this quilt. She helped me select the colors and cheered me on. I dutifully...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 23, 2010 | promises, Psalm 37:3-5, Trust
This scripture has become my “life scripture”, of sorts. I find myself referring to it often. God has used it to teach me many lessons. “Trust in the Lord and do good and you will live securely in the land; Delight in the Lord and He will give you...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 23, 2010 | funeral, hymn
Today I attended the funeral of a friend, a woman only a year older than myself. I’d known her for about 12 years, since coming to my current church. She had been involved in the church, especially in the activities of the youth as her own son was growing up....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 20, 2010 | cardinals, poetry
I bought a book of poetry simply because of the title, “Red Bird”, and have been pleased to find in it many delights! I’ll share the two that are responsible for its title: Red Bird – by Mary OliverRed bird came all winterfiring up the...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 8, 2010 | stuck
The holidays were joyous! Children and grands were all here at once…an abbreviated version of “cousins’ camp” that my husband and I both enjoyed greatly. The toy-of-the year in our household was Nerf guns. We made a couple of runs back to...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Dec 5, 2009 | cardinals, Christmas
I attended the 6th annual Festival of Trees this week here in Panama City, a fundraiser for the women’s residential addiction recovery program where I am employed. It was the most beautiful assortment of creative Christmas collectibles……trees,...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 21, 2009 | Christmas
I just realized that it’s been weeks since I posted. I recall thinking, “Wow, it’s already the first of November.” Well, it’s now the 21st of November and we’re looking just around the corner at the first of December. I have got to...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 26, 2009 | contentment
Today was a beautiful fall Sunday. It was cool enough to make being outside pleasant. After a morning of worship and study at church, we watched football for a while and I read between plays. Later, Bill sat outside watching two of our cats frolic and chase one...
