by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Sep 24, 2016 | reconciliation
When a group of people attend a ministry conference, the conversations during breaks or over a meal are likely to include discussion of theological insights gleaned from the conference sessions. Such was the case Thursday. I was sharing lunch with a pastor and we...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jun 3, 2016 | counseling, Hur, Spiritual Warfare
When I was a pre-schooler and in primary grades during the late 50’s and early 60’s my best friend, Beth Palmer, and I would roller skate together. Her home was in a busy downtown area and had no sidewalk readily available. My family lived on a quiet street that,...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 11, 2015 | Scripture Studies
Exodus 18: Lesson on Moses, Jethro, and Boundaries in Leadership/Work For years I have taught Boundaries class from the book of the same name by Cloud and Townsend. In Chapter 11 on Boundaries and Work, there is a reference to Exodus 18 and the role of Jethro in...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 4, 2015 | The Church
A word one seldom hears….”ecclesiology”….. what we believe about “church”…This article from Chuck Colson Center for Biblical Worldview sheds some light. Evangelical Hubris by T.M. Moore 3/2/15 Chuck Colson Center...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 25, 2014 | Scripture Studies
I have been thinking about the number of youth in our church who have expressed a desire to explore vocations in ministry. I have also reflected on how many are already in seminary or serving as licensed local pastors who have been “raised up” in our...
