Author Archives: L. Lyden

Conclusion from the book of Acts: Finishing the Journey through Acts As we come to the end of this Daily Dose Journal through the book of Acts, I want to take a minute to thank the Lord for all that He has revealed along the way. Acts is a living testimony of ordinary believers madeContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Unstoppable Faith Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him. ~ Acts 28:30-31 In today’s dose, I am closing the book of ActsContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

The portion that sustain you Then the Lord said to Aaron: “You shall have no inheritance in their land, nor shall you have any portion among them; I am your portion and your inheritance among the children of Israel. ~ Numbers 18:20 What if the very thing you have been striving to secure is not about what you can to possess,Continue reading “Numbers 18”

Chosen and confirmed Now it came to pass on the next day that Moses went into the tabernacle of witness, and behold, the rod of Aaron, of the house of Levi, had sprouted and put forth buds, had produced blossoms and yielded ripe almonds. ~ Numbers 17:8 Have you ever wondered how to know for sure thatContinue reading “Numbers 17”

Marked to remember “Speak to the children of Israel: Tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and to put a blue thread in the tassels of the corners. ~ Numbers 15:38 Have you ever wondered how to stay faithful to God when life feels repetitive, busy, or spiritually quiet?Continue reading “Numbers 15”

Standing on the edge of His promises Only do not rebel against the Lord, nor fear the people of the land, for they are our bread; their protection has departed from them, and the Lord is with us. Do not fear them.” ~ Numbers 14:9 Today’s scripture reading captures a heartbreaking moment where God’s people stood on the edge of His promise yet chose fearContinue reading “Numbers 14”

What is the next step Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.” ~ Numbers 13:30 How often do you face a situation where God has given direction, yet the circumstances feel overwhelming and intimidating? This chapter speaksContinue reading “Numbers 13”

Finally Now when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard; but Paul was permitted to dwell by himself with the soldier who guarded him. ~ Acts 28:16 Have you ever been on a long trip with children who kept acking the question every parent dreads, “Are weContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

kindness has a cost And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold. ~ Acts 28:2 When Paul and the rest of the shipmates arrived on the island of Malta, the natives showed them unusualContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Humble and heard (Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all men who were on the face of the earth.) ~ Numbers 12:3 Have you ever been misunderstood, criticized, or spoken about unfairly and felt the urge to defend yourself or prove your worth? This chapter reminds every believer today that how you respond in those momentsContinue reading “Numbers 12”