by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 29, 2015 | Emotional Literacy
A severe mercy? “Practically speaking, disillusionment is the loss of illusion. In terms of larceny, then, it is the equivalent of having one’s high cholesterol or a perpetually bad habit stolen. Disillusionment, while painful, is evidence which shows the myths...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 14, 2014 | Scripture Studies
“God doesn’t love you any less when you throw a temper tantrum. He doesn’t owe you an explanation, but he is never afraid of what you have to say. So tell him. It’ll be the beginning of healing.” — Pastor Rick Warren Yesterday in a prayer group, the...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 19, 2014 | Emotional Literacy, Quotes
“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” ― Henri J.M. NouwenHenri Nouwen was a Catholic priest, held a PhD in psychology, was a pastor, teacher, author of 39 books, and a Christian contemplative. He struggled with...
