by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 5, 2022 | perseverance, Wisdom, writing
There is a difference between perseverance and faithfulness. Perseverance implies the presence of resistance and the need for focus and determination of will that can overcome obstacles and resistance. Perseverance is what I would call an “instrumental...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 5, 2022 | God's attributes, God's will
A few years ago as a Titus 2 lady moved out into her own place, I had something in mind that I wanted to get for her and her toddler daughter. She had expressed a desire for this particular thing. And while it was not particularly expensive or an unreasonable request...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 1, 2022 | time
11/1/2014 Proverbs 2:9-15 So now you can pick out what’s true and fair, find all the good trails! Lady Wisdom will be your close friend, and Brother Knowledge your pleasant companion. Good Sense will scout ahead for danger, Insight will keep an eye out for you....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 1, 2022 | story, Titus 2 Partnership
10/20/2016 Titus 2 program director Cathy Byrd received a call today from a representative in Governor Rick Scott’s office advising us that Titus 2 has been nominated for a Florida Champions of Hope Award. The awards are presented to outstanding faith-based...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 31, 2022 | Truth
I often remind our Titus 2 ladies that she who is faithful with little things can be trusted with greater things. From Sarah Westfall…… Liturgy of the Little Things the hunt for meaning and the lure of self-importance (plus: an invitation) Sarah E....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 30, 2022 | communion, community, love
“We were designed for true companionship based on mutual respect, genuine love, and commitment. This requires not only time and selfless devotion but also transparency–which means being real, even about our faults. Taking such a risk requires trust. Such...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 30, 2022 | spiritual life
This is imagery worth considering. When we cross the “continental divide” of our spiritual life we will no longer question or doubt God. We may question or doubt our own strength or honesty before God…. I had gotten this from somewhere recently and the...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 28, 2022 | recovery, songs
Our task in life recovery is multifaceted- spiritual education and growth, character formation, sobriety, life skills education, financial accountability, social recovery, career skill training and development, family reconciliation, community resource identification...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 28, 2022 | Bible Study, correction, emotions, sanctification
Two Sisters’ Responses and Transformations (Luke 10:32-48, John 12:2-3) Watching Mary: When awareness gives rise to attentiveness, it fosters attunement, rooting a deep attachment, yielding flowering affection breeding mutual abiding amid Holy Spirit aroma and...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 27, 2022 | The Church, witness
from October 27, 2017- posts about UMC It is the time of year when many churches set their budgets for the following year and conduct their stewardship campaigns. Among Methodist friends I am hearing more and more people (of the ones who have chosen to remain in local...
