by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 18, 2022 | scripture, theology
The Holy Spirit of Christ in our spirit that transforms our soul IS God present, abiding in us, just as it was in Jesus. The difference is that Jesus was born to the body of man with the equipping to attain to the full measure of that reality from the beginning...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 17, 2022 | recovery, storms, Uncategorized
April 17, 2019 Bill has had a worker here to do some projects. They’ve installed our 3 outdoor post lamps in the backyard, repaired a blown out porch screen section, installed a chandelier and more. I don’t know if it’s gratitude that life is easing back into “normal”...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 17, 2022 | evangelism, repentance
Jeremiah Johnson reports a prophetic dream he had while meditating on Matthew 7:22-24. It is from an article published in Charisma magazine and reported in a newsletter from Intercessors For America. His message is of a lopsided gospel that works great signs and...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 17, 2022 | Aging, healing
Barbara Bush died three years ago. Dr. Marc Siegel, calling Barbara Bush a pioneer, observed that she led the way in choosing well for end-of-life considerations. “When do you conclude you’ve come to the end of your life? There are questions and more questions....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Do not be anxious about anything, for I care for you……. I felt the love of Christ wrap around and embrace me as I took communion last night among my brothers and sisters in Christ. This is the Presence, power, and security of abiding in Him. I felt, too,...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 14, 2022 | Lifestyle Choices
There are those who make unwarranted interpretational leaps that suggest that relationships between individuals in scripture demonstrate approval of and endorse their own support of homosexual conduct. People who equate spiritual and emotional intimacy between people...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 13, 2022 | love
There’s a devotional group I’m in that’s been contemplating the topic of love. I’ve shared before that I think we have the wrong concept not only of love, but also of hate. Hate in biblical terms means to separate ourselves from the acts or...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 13, 2022 | Temptation
In an online community a discussion of homosexuality led to a number of exchanges. One man wrote, “God tells us not to do a lot of things in the Bible, including not eating pork, not eating cheese and meat at the same meal, not eating certain types of fish, or...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 13, 2022 | confession
No need for ANY believer to feel guilt…… conviction into repentance and reconciliation , yes…. but guilt that arises from condemnation ?NEVER! He whom Christ has freed is free indeed! Rest in his love and grace! Sang this in church...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 13, 2022 | trees
Little piece of trivia for you “greenies” out there: for years I have been a “spring” fan, especially enjoying the variety of greens on the hillsides in Alabama as the trees/shrubs begin to leaf. This past week I drove to N. Alabama and was...
