Author Archives: L. Lyden

 Fight the good fight “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”  1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight!  Let’s talk about “fight” for a minute.  What is the meaning of “fight” in thisContinue reading “February 22, 2021”

What are you seeking? “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”  1 Timothy 6:10 You’ve probably heard this scripture quoted before.  You’ve probably even heard it misquoted before either in the church orContinue reading “February 21, 2021”

Contentment? “Now godliness with contentment is great gain.”  1 Timothy 6:6 What would it take for you to be content?  A new house?  A new job?  A new car?  What about a new life?  The truth is contentment doesn’t come from things.  It is not something that you attain in the natural world that makesContinue reading “February 20, 2021”

Well compensated For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.” 1 Timothy 5:18 Have you every heard someone complaining about how much a pastor or church leader is paid?  Maybe you are someone who believes that ministers and churchContinue reading “February 19, 2021”

God’s family Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity. 1 Timothy 5:1 & 2 How do you talk to people?  Is it the same way no matter who it is or does it depend onContinue reading “February 18, 2021”

Hey everyone! I want to announce that I had two new books release this week. They are the beginning of a series of journals that I am currently working on. Each book has a daily read with pages for journaling. I am very excited about this series and ask that you will all keep itContinue reading “New Book Release”

What age are you? Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Timothy was a young pastor and obviously, he was feeling uncomfortable with it a little.  I’m sure it was hard to encourage andContinue reading “February 17, 2021”

Start training Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.  1 Timothy 4:8 Have you ever been in training?  Maybe for a marathon, or sporting event of some kind?  Maybe you took a class to train for a career choice orContinue reading “February 16, 2021”

Don’t turn away Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons.  1 Timothy 4:1 In this passage, Paul says that right now the Holy Spirit is clearly telling us that in theContinue reading “February 15, 2021”

The greatest Love Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Christ was revealed in a human body and vindicated (justified) by the Spirit. He was seen by angels and announced to the nations. He was believed in throughout the world and taken to heaven in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16 In yesterday’s reading,Continue reading “February 14, 2021”