Author Archives: L. Lyden

Seeking a sign? And while the crowds were thickly gathered together, He began to say, “This is an evil generation. It seeks a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah the prophet. Luke 11:29 Jesus’ ministry was starting to have a problem.  The crowds were growing and more people each dayContinue reading “November 15, 2022”

Hear and keep But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”  Luke 11:28 Have you ever made the decision to stop a certain bad habit in your life? Maybe it was biting your nails or saying a certain phrase.  Maybe it was something more substantialContinue reading “November 14, 2022”

Divided But He, knowing their thoughts, said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and a house divided against a house falls.  Luke 11:17 In today’s reading, Jesus was being accused of working for the devil.  He told the people there with Him that day about binding the strong man before you plunder his house,Continue reading “November 13, 2022”

How much more If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” Luke 11:13 This verse was part of yesterday’s scripture reading, but I don’t want to pass it up without talking about it.  Mostly because itContinue reading “November 12, 2022”

Take hold of His promises “So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Luke 11:9 So, I noticed something recently, and it’s something I’m sure I have noticed before.  However, it is a bit more obvious toContinue reading “November 11, 2022”

Teach us to pray Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”  Luke 11:1 Have you ever felt like you didn’t quite know how to pray?  Maybe you spend timeContinue reading “November 10, 2022”

Only one thing matters But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:42  Today’s reading is about Martha and her sister Mary.  It is a well known account about Jesus being welcomed into the home of Martha, who wanted to host Jesus andContinue reading “November 9, 2022”

Who is my neighbor? But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Luke 10:29 In today’s reading, a lawyer trays to trap Jesus in the question of “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus answered the question by telling a story about a good Samaritan. It was a parable about a manContinue reading “November 8, 2022”

Rejoicing in the Spirit In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. Luke 10:21 Have you everContinue reading “November 7, 2022”

He knows your name Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:20 After Jesus sent 70 of His disciples out to minister in the surrounding cities, they were so stoked when they came back and reported to JesusContinue reading “November 6, 2022”