Author Archives: L. Lyden

Giving “So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.”   2 Corinthians 9:7 Giving is a subject that a lot of churches are uncomfortable talking about.  Since I don’t have anything to gain or lose by talking about it, I want toContinue reading “September 26, 2021”

Godly sorrow For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10 Once I was living life by my own wits.  The decisions I made and the things I desired were pretty much like everyone else in the world.  I did thingsContinue reading “September 25, 2021”

Blessed to be a blessing “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.”    2 Corinthians 8:9 I love this scripture because it literally says that Jesus became poor so we could be rich. Continue reading “September 24, 2021”

We are His sons and daughters “I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”  Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 6:18 – 7:1 FilthinessContinue reading “September 23, 2021”

Unequally Yoked “Do not be unequally yoked/connected with unbelievers. What fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? What communion has light with darkness?     2 Corinthians 6:14             A yoke is a tool used by farmers to connect a team of oxen. They are connected so that they can work together to accomplish the same purpose. They areContinue reading “September 22, 2021”

What are you waiting for? For He says: “In an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you. ”Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.  2 Corinthians 6:2 Have you ever heard someone say “Some day I’ll get my life rightContinue reading “September 21, 2021”

The great exchange “For He (God) made Him (Jesus) who knew no sin to be sin for us, so we could become the righteousness of God in Him (Jesus).”  2 Corinthians 5:21             Now that’s a good deal!  There has never been a greater offer before or since.  This is God’s offer.  He made anContinue reading “September 20, 2021”

What are you doing here? “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20            Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What am I doing here or what is the reason for my existence?”  It’s aContinue reading “September 19,2021”

 Well Pleasing “Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.”  2 Corinthians 5:9 Well pleasing to Him. . . It has always been a scary thought to me to stand before the LORD one day, in His very presence.  I know He is my high priest andContinue reading “September 18, 2021”

Walk by faith “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”   2 Corinthians 5:7 This scripture seems simple on the surface, but if we break it down, it actually goes much deeper. The first phrase is: We walk by faith. What does that mean?  We know that faith is the evidence of things hoped forContinue reading “September 17, 2021”