Author Archives: L. Lyden

Every Step of the Way Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him. Acts 13:9     Have you ever stepped out in faith toward something or someone you knew the Holy Spirit was leading you to, only to face unexpected opposition right before reaching your breakthrough? It canContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Prayer and fasting As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” ~ Acts 13:2 Prayer and fasting. You don’t hear much about it today. We have a National Day of Prayer, and occasionally there’s a national “call”Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

God remembered Noah “But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and He sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded.” ~ Genesis 8:1 There is so much power in the phrase “But God remembered Noah.” After 150 days of floating aboveContinue reading “Genesis 8”

Shut in with God Then the Lord said to Noah, “Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation.” ~ Genesis 7:1 This chapter in Genesis is the moment everything changed. It’s when God invited Noah into the ark, the place ofContinue reading “Genesis 7”

Finding Grace But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. ~ Genesis 6:8 This is the first mention of grace in the entire Bible and at first glance, it might seem like an odd place for grace to show up. After all, Genesis 6 describes a world so filled with violence and corruptionContinue reading “Genesis 6”

Walk with God Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. ~  Genesis 5:24 I know it might sound unusual, but I love the genealogies in Scripture. I honestly geek out over the names, the lineage patterns, and especially the little details that are sprinkled in unexpectedly. WhileContinue reading “Genesis 5”

Guard the door “If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door and its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.” ~ Genesis 4:7  Genesis 4 opens with the story of Cain and Abel.  Two brothers with two offerings, andContinue reading “Genesis 4”

God’s Word Continues But the word of God grew and multiplied.  Acts 12:24 If you were to ask most people today whether they keep up with current events or follow the news, the answer would likely be “yes.” In fact, some might argue that staying informed is a responsibility. News reports dominate daily conversations. FromContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

No Fear And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping, bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards before the door were keeping the prison.  Acts 12:6 For years, I’ve struggled with sleeping soundly. When it comes time to go to bed each night, I often haveContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Covered in Grace “And the Lord God made clothing from animal skins for Adam and his wife.” ~ Genesis 3:21 Genesis 3 is where we read about the fall of man, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and sin entered the world. But tucked inside this chapter of heartbreak is a beautiful picture of grace.Continue reading “Genesis 3”