Author Archives: L. Lyden

The Name above all names “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name.” Philippians 2:9 The name of Jesus!  Such a powerful name, in fact, there is no other name higher.  The scripture says that God gave Him a name above (more powerful than) every otherContinue reading “November 9, 2020”

Be like-minded “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.”  Philippians 2:5-7 Today’s scripture againContinue reading “November 8, 2020”

 Esteem others better “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.”  Philippians 2:3 So, I had a revelation this week and it pretty much changed my way of thinking forever. Let me back up a little and talk about how this revelationContinue reading “November 7, 2020”

Walk worthy of the gospel Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, Philippians 1:27 Bad behavior! Continue reading “November 6, 2020”

The only option “According to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.”    Philippians 1:20  I was going over some “options” in my thoughts about how God would answerContinue reading “November 5, 2020”

 Bad turned to good “But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel,”  Philippians 1:12 In going through the letters that Paul wrote to the new testament churches, it is clear that he went through many struggles. Yet in today’sContinue reading “November 4, 2020”

What really matters? For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return.  May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ—for this will bring much glory and praise toContinue reading “October 3, 2020”

Make requests I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Philippians 1:3 Let’s start doing this.  Every time you think of someone you know or every time someone comes to your mind, thank God for them.  Especially if you have ever had the opportunity to encourage or minister to their lives in some way. Continue reading “November 2, 2020”

 Committed Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:  Philippians 1:1 Are you committed?  Are you committed to your Heavenly Father?  Are you committed to His purpose and cause?  How do you know?  How do any of us know?  IfContinue reading “November 1, 2020”

Connections Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.  Ephesians 6:21 Connections!  It’s what life is all about. Whether it is your relationship with your family members or friends, even neighbors and co-workers, God isContinue reading “October 31, 2020”