Author Archives: L. Lyden

Think on these things “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.”  Philippians 4:8 I like to use this verse asContinue reading “November 19, 2020”

Rejoice! “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice!”      Philippians 4:4 Do you enjoy life?  Some days I feel like I am just holding on trying to make it through another day.  Recently, I was given a new opportunity that opened my eyes to one of the secrets of living this life toContinue reading “November 18, 2020”

 Citizens of Heaven For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,  Philippians 3:20 Citizenship.  I believe it is something most of us take for granted.  If you’re like me, you were born an American and my citizenship was automatic.  I never had to consider,Continue reading “November 17, 2020”

Reach forward “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 3:13-14 Do you know people whoContinue reading “November 16, 2020”

Counted loss But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ.  Philippians 3:7 The apostle Paul spend his entire life focused on and preparing for the priesthood.  He studied the law for years and sat under the training of the top leaders of his time. He learned how to beContinue reading “November 15, 2020”

Not a burden Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.  Philippians 3:1 This should be my life verse.  I know as I write each day, I often end up repeating the same things toContinue reading “November 14, 2020”

His unconditional love Because for the work of Christ he (Epaphroditus) came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward me.  Philippians 2:30 Prison, sickness, death . . . these are just a few of the perils that the Christians of Paul’s day faced.  Of course, theyContinue reading “November 13, 2020”

Cheer others on But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know how you are doing.  Philippians 2:19 This is hard to imagine.  Even before we had the internet and cell phones, we could at least call someone from our home phone orContinue reading “November 12, 2020”

No complaining? Do all things without complaining and disputing, Philippians 2:14 I have really been enjoying this journey through the book of Philippians.  Even though I thought I knew much of it, simply breaking it down into smaller sections has really brought out new revelation.  Today’s verse for example, I have mentally “known” for years. Continue reading “November 11, 2020”

God is working in you “For it is God who works in you both to will and to do His good pleasure.”  Philippians 2:13 God is working in us!  I‘m not sure if I can fully explain the magnitude of how beautiful this scripture is. Ever since I read it again the other day, IContinue reading “November 10, 2020”