Author Archives: L. Lyden

God works through every generation This is the account of the descendants of Esau (also known as Edom). ~ Genesis 36:1 At first glance, Genesis 36 might seem like nothing more than a list of names and families. But when you really stop and think about it, you can see that it tells a story ofContinue reading “Genesis 36”

Return to Bethel Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel and dwell there, and make an altar there to God, who appeared to you when you fled from the face of Esau your brother.” ~ Genesis 35:1 This chapter is so powerful because it is about returning to the place of God’sContinue reading “Genesis 35”

Faithful to the Lord  And when she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” So she persuaded us. ~ Acts 16:15 I love this passage about Lydia. In fact, it is one of my favorites. IContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Alternate Endings And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” ~ Acts 16:9 Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you had made different choices? Maybe it was a decision you made, orContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Restoration Then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept. ~ Genesis 33:4 I’ve burned many bridges in my former life, and many of them added to the shame I carried from my past. There were times when I dreaded getting togetherContinue reading “Genesis 33”

Wrestling with God This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn began to break. ~ Genesis 32:24 Today’s reading gives us one of the most powerful moments in Jacob’s life. After years of struggle, mistakes, and running from conflict, Jacob was met with hisContinue reading “Genesis 32”

Wherever you go Then the Lord said to Jacob, “Return to the land of your father and grandfather and to your relatives there, and I will be with you.” ~ Genesis 31:3 This seems to be a recurring theme that you would think we would have a firm grasp on by now. Yet no matter how manyContinue reading “Genesis 31”

God hears and answers And God answered Leah’s prayers. She became pregnant again and gave birth to a fifth son for Jacob. ~ Genesis 30:17  Genesis 30 is a chapter full of human striving, competition, and deep emotional struggle. Leah deeply desired Jacob’s love, Rachel desired children, and both felt overlooked in different ways. YetContinue reading “Genesis 30”

When God’s promise feels out of reach So Jacob worked seven years to pay for Rachel. But his love for her was so strong that it seemed to him but a few days. ~ Genesis 29:20  Life often has a way of testing my patience. I know what it feels like to wait on somethingContinue reading “Genesis 29”

Everyone did their part So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily. ~ Acts 16:5 This is truly a demonstration of the body of Christ working together as it was intended from the beginning. Everyone doing their part within the body produced the results that Jesus died for His peopleContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”