Author Archives: L. Lyden

When the truth costs something For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he did many things and heard him gladly. ~ Mark 6:17 What do you do when doing the right thing makes your life uncomfortable, complicated, or even costly?Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Still more to possess Now Joshua was old, advanced in years. And the Lord said to him: “You are old, advanced in years, and there remains very much land yet to be possessed. ~ Joshua 13:1 Have you ever reached a place in life where you thought, “I’ve done enough, I’ve come far, maybe this is it”? ItContinue reading “Joshua 13”

Remember What God has Already Done And these are the kings of the country which Joshua and the children of Israel conquered on this side of the Jordan, on the west, from Baal Gad in the Valley of Lebanon as far as Mount Halak and the ascent to Seir, which Joshua gave to the tribes of Israel as a possession according toContinue reading “Joshua 12”

When the battle feels bigger than you But the Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid because of them, for tomorrow about this time I will deliver all of them slain before Israel. You shall hamstring their horses and burn their chariots with fire.” ~ Joshua 11:6 What do you do when everything coming against you feels bigger,Continue reading “Joshua 11”

When God makes the sun stand still So, the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the people had revenge upon their enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jasher? So, the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and did not hasten to go down for about a whole day. ~ Joshua 10:13 WhatContinue reading “Joshua 10”

Don’t skip the counsel Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions; but they did not ask counsel of the Lord.~ Joshua 9:14 Have you ever made a decision that seemed completely right at the time, only to realize later that something was off because you never stopped to ask God? In today’s scripture reading,Continue reading “Joshua 9”

Shake it off And whoever will not receive you nor hear you, when you depart from there, shake off the dust under your feet as a testimony against them. Assuredly, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city!” ~ Mark 6:11Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Stop your Unbelief Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them.  And He marveled because of their unbelief. Then He went about the villages in a circuit, teaching. ~ Mark 6:5-6 What if the very thing you are believing God for is being heldContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Victory after Setback Now the Lord said to Joshua: “Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed; take all the people of war with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land. ~ Joshua 8:1 Have you ever felt the weight of aContinue reading “Joshua 8”

When Hidden Things Block Forward Movement Get up, sanctify the people, and say, ‘Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow, because thus says the Lord God of Israel: “There is an accursed thing in your midst, O Israel; you cannot stand before your enemies until you take away the accursed thing from among you.” ~ Joshus 7:13 Have you ever felt like you were movingContinue reading “Joshua 7”