Author Archives: L. Lyden

Suffer Loss And the rest, some on boards and some on parts of the ship. And so it was that they all escaped safely to land. ~ Acts 27:44 A couple of weeks ago, I was editing a project on my computer. The program I was using did not have auto save, so I madeContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

The big turnaround And when he had said these things, he took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of them all; and when he had broken it he began to eat. ~ Acts 27:35 Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every person around us could come to heaven with us when our timeContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

A willing offering Now it came to pass, when Moses had finished setting up the tabernacle, that he anointed it and consecrated it and all its furnishings, and the altar and all its utensils; so he anointed them and consecrated them. ~ Numbers 7:1 Have you ever wondered if what you bring to God really matters, especiallyContinue reading “Numbers 7”

Numbers 6 Set apart and covered by Hie blessing “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.” ’ ~ Numbers 6:24-26 There is something powerful about being set apart in a noisy, demanding world. Today’s reading talks about the NaziriteContinue reading “Merry Christmas!”

Guarding the camp of your heart “Speak to the children of Israel: ‘When a man or woman commits any sin that men commit in unfaithfulness against the Lord, and that person is guilty, ~ Numbers 5:6 Have you ever noticed how the things you try hardest to keep hidden often carry the heaviest weight in your heart? GodContinue reading “Numbers 5”

Handled with care According to the commandment of the Lord they were numbered by the hand of Moses, each according to his service and according to his task; thus were they numbered by him, as the Lord commanded Moses. ~ Numbers 4:49 Numbers 4 describes the detailed instructions God gave for carrying the holy things of the tabernacle. Every assignment mattered,Continue reading “Numbers 4”

The God Who assigns purpose “Now behold, I Myself have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel instead of every firstborn who opens the womb among the children of Israel. Therefore, the Levites shall be Mine, ~ Numbers 3:12 Have you ever wondered if what you are doing right now truly matters to God, especiallyContinue reading “Numbers 3”

Encouraged in your storm Saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar; and indeed, God has granted you all those who sail with you.’  ~  Acts 27:24 Sometimes the storms of life rage so fiercely that it feels impossible to hear anything, let alone the still quiet voice of the HolyContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Missed opportunity And because the harbor was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised to set sail from there also, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete opening toward the southwest and northwest, and winter there. ~ Acts 27:12 Earlier in Acts I wrote about alternate endings. When PaulContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

I am praying for each one of you to experience a truly Merry Christmas and to step into a beautiful, faith filled 2026 filled with God’s peace, joy, and fresh purpose. The holiday season is such a meaningful time to slow down, gather close, and let truth and encouragement fill our hearts. If the DailyContinue reading “Wishing you a Merry Christmas”