Author Archives: L. Lyden

Let it Flow Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.  Matthew 15:11 Germs, bacteria and virus are common words we hear in today’s world.  A pandemic started and we have become aware of their presence more than ever before.  There is nowContinue reading “February 22, 2022”

Bid me come “And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water.” Matthew 14:28 Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know what to do?  Maybe you had an important decision to make and weren’t sure what was the right direction toContinue reading “February 19, 2022”

Overcoming Evil And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.  Matthew 14:14 Jesus was the perfect example of overcoming in hard times.  He showed us many times throughout His ministry how to squelch the flames of evil and that was byContinue reading “February 17, 2022”

Maybe it’s because? Now He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.  Matthew 13:58 Have you ever witnessed a might work done in the name of Jesus?  Have you ever seen blind eyes open, demons cast out or lame made whole?  We know these things are possible with God because theyContinue reading “February 16, 2022”

Lay it down Then He said to them, “Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old.”  Matthew 13:52 Have you ever thought about what your salvation is worth to you?  Do you even own anything worth more than your relationshipContinue reading “February 15, 2022”

The Hidden Things That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things kept secret from the foundation of the world.”  Matthew 13:35 The rest of Matthew 13 has a list of parables that Jesus told concerning the Kingdom of Heaven.  HeContinue reading “February 14, 2022”

Reap WHAT you sow When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside.  Matthew 13:19 Have you ever heard the old saying you will reap what you sow? Continue reading “February 13, 2022”

Your root system But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away.  Matthew 13:6 On of my favorite parables that Jesus told was about planting seeds.  Jesus often talked about things in the physical world and compared them to things in the spirit realm.  (That isContinue reading “February 12, 2022”

The will of your Father “For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” Matthew 12:50 Have you ever wondered how you can know for sure that you are part of God’s family?  In today’s verse, Jesus answers that question.  We know that after Jesus’ death, burial,Continue reading “February 11, 2022”

Fill up your heart For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.  Matthew 12:34 What is in your heart?  Is it love?  Is it grace?  Is it forgiveness?  How can you even know what is in your heart?  I hope love, grace and mercy are there, but how can I be sure?Continue reading “February 10, 2022”