Author Archives: L. Lyden

The narrow gate? “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. Luke 13:24 Life? What does it truly mean to live a good life?  What was God’s idea of a good life when He created people?  Is it to work hardContinue reading “November 29. 2022”

Loosed But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said to her, “Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity.” Luke 13:12 Today’s reading is about a woman who was bent over and could not stand up straight.  I cannot even imagine what this looked like, much less how it felt.  As soonContinue reading “November 28, 2022”

It’s not too Late But he answered and said to him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. Luke 13:8 I’ve made many mistakes in my lifetime, you probably have too.  I know they are not the same, we all make our own bad choices.  No matter what youContinue reading “November 26, 2022”

Repent or Perish I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” Luke 13:5 Sometimes bad things happen in the world.  Accidents and even people intentionally hurting others.  It is sad, but not new.  Bad things have been happening in the world since sin entered in.  Many have asked why?  WhyContinue reading “November 25, 2022”

Agree with your adversary When you go with your adversary to the magistrate, make every effort along the way to settle with him, lest he drag you to the judge, the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.  Luke 12:58 We live in an extremely angry world.  People everywhereContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”

Discern the time Hypocrites! You can discern the face of the sky and of the earth, but how is it you do not discern this time? Luke 12: 56 This is exciting stuff!  We are seeing the ending of days here on earth.  Oh, I know we have heard this for years, so many predictionsContinue reading “November 23, 2022”

Watch and Pray Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching. Luke 12:37 This passage is a little disturbing to me, but mostly exciting.  It says that the Master (Jesus) could come back at anytime.  Then it goes on to say: don’t let Him catch you sleeping.  Not that IContinue reading “November 22, 2022”

Invest in your future Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:33-34 This passage was one of thoseContinue reading “November 21, 2022”

Don’t Worry Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. 23Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.  Luke 12:22-23 Don’t worry?  Is this even possible?  In the worldContinue reading “November 20, 2022”

Indestructible soul “And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say toContinue reading “November 19, 2022”