Author Archives: L. Lyden

He Blessed Them But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Mark 10:14 This is one of the Jesus moments I have never really thought too much about.  Usually whenContinue reading “July 1, 2022”

In the beginning But from the beginning of the creation, God ‘made them male and female.’ Mark 10:6 This is a passage that looks like Jesus is talking to the Pharisees about divorce.  They were trying to trap Him again with their questions, but I believe Jesus is talking about something deeper.  He is talkingContinue reading “June 30, 2022”

Cut it off If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having two hands, to go to hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched—  Mark 9:43 This scripture has always been a little disturbing to me.  I mean, it seems soContinue reading “June 25, 2022”

One Team For he who is not against us is on our side.  Mark 9:40 It’s summer time and baseball season if in full swing.  If you follow professional ball, you probably watch your favorite team a couple times each week.  You may have even gone to the field to watch in person once or twice.  Most games youContinue reading “June 24, 2022”

Success 101 And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.”  Mark 9:35 Have you ever wanted to be the greatest at something?  The greatest basketball or baseball player?  The greatest concert pianist or artist that everContinue reading “June 22, 2022”

Help my unbelief Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” Mark 9:24 Yesterday, I was believing God for some specific things for my day. Things concerning my job.  When I got to work, it didn’t look like things were headed in the direction thatContinue reading “June 21, 2022”

What should you say? Because he did not know what to say, for they were greatly afraid. Mark 9:6 Have you ever had a friend or a loved one who was uncomfortable with silence?   Anytime there is a gap in conversation, they feel the need to fill it?  They take it on themselves to keepContinue reading “June 20, 2022”

Pursue the Kingdom For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Mark 8:36 Stuff!  It seems like the whole world is after it.  Constantly struggling to get more.  More things, pleasures, power, and recognition.  Today’s scripture asks the question, what value is it to gainContinue reading “June 19, 2022”

Now is not the time for that Then He strictly warned them that they should tell no one about Him.  Mark 8:30 Have you ever been to the symphony and listened to the beautiful flow of many instruments making music together in perfect harmony?  How soothing it can be when they are all in syncContinue reading “June 18, 2022”

See Clearly Then He put His hands on his eyes again and made him look up. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly. Mark 8: 25 Have you ever been in a situation that while you were in the middle of it, you just couldn’t seem to see things clearly or know what was the right decisionContinue reading “June 17, 2022”