Author Archives: L. Lyden

You were designed Whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. Colossians 3:23 This is an amazing passage of scripture. It is actually step by step instructions on how you were designed/created to operate. In the same way a piece ofContinue reading “December 30, 2020”

Let peace by your guide And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Colossians 3:15 The next part of Colossians 3 is a list of activities that draw us closer to God and others.  In the same way that the previousContinue reading “December 29, 2020”

Get rid of impurities Therefore, put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.  Colossians 3:5 Yesterday I talked about being too earthly minded and howContinue reading “December 28, 2020”

Too heavenly minded? “Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.”  Colossians 3:2 There was an old saying years ago that became very popular at the time.  It was, “If you are too heavenly minded you will be no earthly good”.  I’m not exactly sure where it originated.  However, as IContinue reading “December 27, 2020”

What’s in your heart? These rules may seem wise because they require strong devotion, pious self-denial, and severe bodily discipline. But they provide no help in conquering a person’s evil desires.  Colossians 2:23 Back in Paul’s day, there were rules among the Jewish people that provided many opportunity for offense if not followed.  Paul calledContinue reading “December 26, 2020”

He brought peace ““Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace and goodness to men!”  Luke 2:14 Peace is a priceless gift!  It is worth everything but cannot be purchased.  It is a gift that was given to us when Jesus was born.  Many think that peace on earth means that people willContinue reading “December 25, 2020”

The kings “And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”  Matthew 2:11 The wise men came from the east to the house where Jesus livedContinue reading “December 24, 2020”

Do not fear “Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”   Luke 2:10-11 So, it’s only two days untilContinue reading “December 23, 2020”

Shepherds?? “Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.”  Luke 2:8  I was impressed to write about the shepherds today.  The only problem is I don’t know much about shepherds.  So, I asked the LORD, “LORD, why did You send the angels to shepherdsContinue reading “December 22, 2020”

A Just man “Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly.”  Matthew 1:19 Joseph was a righteous and compassionate man.  Although he was within his rights according to the law, he did not want to disgrace orContinue reading “December 21, 2020”