by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 19, 2026 | God's will, Grace, Trust, Uncategorized, Wisdom
Again and again tells us to simply “stand.” He will act on our behalf. He will fight for us. He will provide refuge for us. Help me to simply stand and wait for truth. CBB 1/19/26Brent’ Brown. 1/19/19 “But so often we run and avoid stillness and standing because we...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 19, 2026 | acceptance, action, Aging, change, home, Uncategorized
From 1/19/22 CBB: Icopied this from another page. It reminded me of many stories shared here . . . And the months it took for my own downsizing a year ago. I know there will be at least 1 more downsize, maybe 2 if I live long enough….then the final...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 19, 2026 | Idolatry, repentance, righteousness, Uncategorized
As I reflected on gold and silver and the value of grace and truth, I was reminded of this from Zechariah 13: Cleansing From Sin “On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 19, 2026 | acceptance, action, self examination, self-awareness, self-discovery
A beautiful thought that seems to speak to the experience several women have had recently in completing their 4th and 5th Steps of their 12 Step Program….. “Healing is possible when we allow ourselves the gift of wandering in the spaces of our hearts, taking in...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 19, 2026 | spiritual growth, spiritual life
From Rich Villodas on Twitter: “Until the Church consistently leads people to the wilderness (i.e. prayer, solitude, silence, reflection, repentance, etc.) to confront our own demons, we will project our demons back out into the world, and fail to see that some...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 18, 2026 | God's attributes, Teaching, writing
Dr. David F. Watson…..writing about divine agency, the idea that God does things. 10/23/25 on Substack…a keeper “Jonah Goldberg is a media personality who uses his critical thinking skills far more often and effectively than many of his peers. I’ve always appreciated...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 18, 2026 | Prayer
“15 examples of how prayer is life’s greatest time-saver and our most productive course of action: When emergencies arise, we can receive clear, timely direction from the Lord through prayer, which eliminates confusion. As we converse with the Father, He can...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 17, 2026 | change, doors, emotions, Ministry, Uncategorized
As I prepared for the Celebration of Life service for an elderly friend this past weekend, I came across a small photo of her in a lovely pink dress with a small white hat with netting, a white corsage and holding a bouquet. It appeared to be a wedding photo. But it...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 17, 2026 | counseling, Life Recovery, work
A good explanation of the work of a CRSS, “certified recovery support specialist……Rev. Cathy Byrd, MS CRSS “Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 17, 2026 | seasons, spiritual life, The Church, timing
For many years I followed the calendar, seasons, and holidays that coincided with a standard school system calendar…… That has been the case for many of us who raised children or worked in education….We continued in the school-year pattern we had known growing up and...
