Author Archives: L. Lyden

Love God, Love your neighbor Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’  This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’  Matthew 22:37-39 When Jesus was askedContinue reading “April 2, 2022”

The Image Inside of You “Show Me the tax money.” They brought Him a denarius. He said to them, “Whose is this image and inscription?” They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” Then He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”     Matthew 22:19-21 HaveContinue reading “April 1, 2022”

Many are called “For many are called, but few are chosen.”  Matthew 22:14 Twenty years ago God put writing in my heart.  I tried it some at that time, but it was the opposite of good.  Now, I write a daily blog of encouragement.  I enjoy it very much, but I have no training orContinue reading “March 31, 2022”

What will you do with Jesus? Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.  This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?  Matthew 21:42 In today’s reading, Jesus is telling the people a story/parable about a vineyard. Continue reading “March 29, 2022”

The Best Laid Plans Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said to Him, “The first.” Matthew 21:31 Have you ever heard the saying “The best laid plans are paved with good intentions”?  It’s something people say when you intend to do something, but then it never happens.  Sadly, it isContinue reading “March 28, 2022”

Who’s authority Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?”  Matthew 21:23 Authority is a big part of our society.  We have organizations such asContinue reading “March 26, 2022”

Ask and receive “Whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” Matthew 21:22 Do you talk to God each day?  Do you ask for things like having a good day, divine protection and peace of mind?  What about praying for others?  Do you ask your heavenly Father to watch over those you loveContinue reading “March 25, 2022”

The God of miracles So Jesus stood still and called them, and said, “What do you want Me to do for you?”  Matthew 20:32 The God of miracles!  That’s who we love and serve!  He is our Father and provider, our protector and our friend.  Right now, you may be in a time that youContinue reading “March 15, 2022”

Riding on a Donkey “Tell the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your King is coming to you, lowly, and sitting on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ”  Matthew 21:5 It is fitting that we are starting this passage at the same time we are approaching Passover and Resurrection Day.  The next fewContinue reading “March 14, 2022”

He came to serve Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 23:28 It is pretty amazing that Jesus, the King of all kings, didn’t come to the world to be served by His people or any otherContinue reading “March 12, 2022”