Author Archives: L. Lyden

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”

Wipe it off ‘The very dust of your city which clings to us we wipe off against you. Nevertheless, know this, that the kingdom of God has come near you.’  Luke 10:11 We have many opportunities in life to become offended and we often take them.  Maybe because of something that was said, or maybe it wasContinue reading “November 5, 2022”

You are a laborer Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.  Luke 10:2 Have you ever wondered how to pray for your lost family and friends?  Have you ever prayed “Lord, save them, please” over and over againContinue reading “November 4, 2022”

No Retreat And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Luke 9:58 I have always heard it said about this passage that Jesus was telling the scribe that He was homeless, or He didn’t have a place to sleep.  That may be trueContinue reading “November 3, 2022”

One Team But Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our side.” Luke 9:50 Football season if in full swing.  If you follow professional ball, you probably watch your favorite teams each week.  You may have even gone to the field to watch in personContinue reading “November2, 2022”

The least will be great and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me. For he who is least among you all will be great.” Luke 9:48 Have you ever wanted to be the greatest at something?  The greatest basketball or baseball player?  The greatestContinue reading “November 1, 2022”