Author Archives: L. Lyden

Agree? When you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it. For there are also be factions/cliques among you, that those who are approved may be recognized among you.  1 Corinthians 11:18 &19 I look forward to the day with we as believers inContinue reading “August 13, 2021”

The gift But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is (her) man, and the head of Christ is God. 1 Corinthians 11:3 I like to give gifts.  Whether it is for birthdays, Christmas or some other special occasion, it is just one of theContinue reading “August 12, 2021”

Copy that! Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 Have you ever heard the phrase “Copy that!” in movies or on television shows?  When someone gives a response over a CB radio or walkie talkie? (Though I’m not sure those devises are used anymore) Maybe it’s used at the end ofContinue reading “August 11, 2021”

Be edified All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify/build up.  1 Corinthians 10:23 I have been struggling this week with a decision about plans for an upcoming holiday.  We thought it would be nice to have a little getContinue reading “August 10, 2021”

Always an escape No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.  1 Corinthians 10:13 Temptation! Continue reading “August 9, 2021”

Get ready But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27 Our lives here on earth are a series of trials, tests, and struggles.  Our goal is to overcome, but in order to do this it takes practice.  AContinue reading “August 8, 2021”

Target people For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a SERVANT TO ALL, that I might win the more;  1 Corinthians 9:19 I know I am not alone in the fact that I tend to live my life with my needs being the #1 priority.  I, like most people haveContinue reading “August 7, 2021”

Share the harvest Who goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink of the milk of the flock?  1 Corinthians 9:7 I have a garden.  Just a small one, but I enjoy having the fresh vegetablesContinue reading “August 6, 2021”

You are an example But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak.  1 Corinthians 8:9 As a Christ follower and child of God, you are an example.  Not only to the outside world, but also to other believers.  This is the reason it is so importantContinue reading “August 5, 2021”

This world is passing Those who use the things of the world should not become attached to them. For this world as we know it will soon pass away. 1 Corinthians 7:31 I like nice things.  I know that “stuff” does not matter in the grand scheme of things.  Whether it is a nice home,Continue reading “August 4, 2021”