Author Archives: L. Lyden

Favoritism My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others?  James 2:1 Wow!  This passage is fitting for today.  It talks about showing favor for some people over others.  It actually says that as believers, favoritism locates our faith. Continue reading “June 4, 2020”

Implanted the Word Therefore, lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.  James 1:21 Here is a scripture that is perfect for all the craziness in the world today.  From pandemic to rioting, this is the answer to every kind ofContinue reading “June 3, 2020”

            The secret is love Him more       Blessed is the man who endures/overcomes temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him..  James 1:12 Here is something in the heart of God.  He wants us to become overcomers.  A goodContinue reading “June 2, 2020”

The purpose of faith My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.  James 1:2 & 3 The book of James.  It has been said to be the Proverbs of the New Testament.  I want to go through this book in much theContinue reading “June 1, 2020”

The virtuous woman Who can find a virtuous wife?  For her worth is far above rubies.  Proverbs 31:10 Finally, my favorite Proverb.  I know many people think this is a hard one and even avoid it because it seems unattainable to be like the virtuous wife talked about In this chapter.  However, I find itContinue reading “May 31, 2020”

God’s Word is pure Every word of God is pure;  He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.  Proverbs 30:5 This is such a powerful verse and shows the importance of knowing the Word of God.  First of all it says that God’s Word is pure.  It means it has noContinue reading “May 30, 2020”

I just want to vent A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back.  Proverbs 29:11 Sometimes I just feel like venting.  I don’t want anything to come out of it, I’m not even trying to sway others to take on my opinions.  I just feel like I want to letContinue reading “May 29, 2020”

Confess and forsake     Whoever covers their sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.  Happy is the person who is always reverent, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity/disaster.                   Proverbs 29:13 & 14 Did you ever try to cover something up?  Maybe you made some excuses for whyContinue reading “May 28, 2020”

Be a sharpener As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.  Proverbs 27:1 Do you have any friends that sharpen you?  What do I mean by sharpen?  Friends that bring out the best in you and inspire you be become greater than you are right now?  I’m not talking aboutContinue reading “May 27, 2020”

Don’t argue with fools   Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will also be like him.  Answer a fool according to his foolishness, and he will be wise in his own eyes.  Proverbs 26:4&5 Have you ever had an argument with someone that was irrational and even foolish?  Sometimes the argumentContinue reading “May 26, 2020”