Author Archives: L. Lyden

Time alone We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul aboard. He had made this arrangement because he was going there on foot. ~ Acts 20:13 This verse reminds me of the times when Jesus told His disciples to go ahead to the next townContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

He can fix it And in a window sat a certain young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep. He was overcome by sleep; and as Paul continued speaking, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead. ~ Acts 20:9 I did it again. I said something IContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Set apart for His purpose Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. ~ Exodus 19:5 Have you ever thought about what it means to be set apart for God? In a world that constantly pushes youContinue reading “Exodus 19”

Shared Strength So when Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he said, “What is this thing that you are doing for the people? Why do you alone sit, and all the people stand before you from morning until evening?” ~ Exodus 18:14 Have you ever tried to do everything on your own, thinkingContinue reading “Exodus 18”

The Lord is my banner Moses built an altar and called its name, The-Lord-Is-My-Banner; ~ Exodus 17:15 Have you ever felt like you were in a battle you couldn’t win? Maybe it wasn’t a physical fight, but an ongoing struggle that left you weary and questioning how much longer you could keep going. Sometimes it feelsContinue reading “Exodus 17”

Daily Bread Then the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you. And the people will go out and gather a certain quota every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in My law or not. ~ Exodus 16:4 Have you ever had times in your life when it seemed like youContinue reading “Exodus 16”

The song of Victory The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him. ~ Exodus 15:2 Have you ever had a moment when you realized that only God could have brought you through what you just faced? A time when you stood onContinue reading “Exodus 15”

Don’t do it alone These men, going ahead, waited for us at Troas.  Acts 20:5 If you have ever served in ministry, you know how easy it is to feel the weight of responsibility. Whether you greet at the doors, sing on the worship team, pray with people, or work behind the scenes, ministry canContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Don’t do it alone These men, going ahead, waited for us at Troas.  Acts 20:5 If you have ever served in ministry, you know how easy it is to feel the weight of responsibility. Whether you greet at the doors, sing on the worship team, pray with people, or work behind the scenes, ministry canContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

The God Who makes a way The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” ~ Exodus 14:14 Have you ever felt trapped with no way out? Maybe you have faced a situation where every option seemed closed and fear whispered that you would not make it through. What do you do when the problemContinue reading “Exodus 14”