Author Archives: L. Lyden

She gave it all for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood.” ~ Mark 12:44 Have you ever given someone a gift and secretly hoped they would appreciate it? Maybe you spent time choosing just the right thing, onlyContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

When Kindness Is Misunderstood “Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the Lord do what is good in His sight.” ~ 2 Samuel 10:12 Have you ever tried to do something kind for someone, only to have your motives completely misunderstood?Continue reading “2 Samuel 10”

There Is Still a Place for You “Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather, and you shall eat bread at my table continually.” ~2 Samuel 9:7 Have you ever received a phone call that madeContinue reading “2 Samuel 9”

The Secret Behind Every Victory Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became David’s servants, and brought tribute. So the Lord preserved David wherever he went. So David reigned over all Israel, and David administered judgment and justice to all his people… ~ 2 Samuel 8:6 & 15 Have you ever looked at someone else’s lifeContinue reading “2 Samuel 8”

God Is Building Something Greater “Also the Lord tells you that He will make you a house.” ~ 2 Samuel 7:11 Have you ever had everything planned out for God, only to discover He had something completely different in mind? You carefully organized your calendar, made your lists, and imagine how you’ll serve Him. Then,Continue reading “2 Samuel 7”

 The Presence of God Changes Everything Then David danced before the Lord with all his might. ~  2 Samuel 6:14 Have you ever walked into a room and immediately noticed something was different? Maybe someone had baked fresh cookies, lit a favorite candle, or turned on Christmas music in October. Suddenly the atmosphere changed. It’sContinue reading “2 Samuel 6”

He is the God of the living! He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living. You are therefore greatly mistaken.” ~  Mark 12:27 Have you ever found yourself saying, “If I can just make it through this week, then everything will be better”? We often live as though God’sContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

The Image Inside of You And He said to them, “Whose image and inscription is this?” They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” And Jesus answered and said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at Him.  ~ Mark 12:16-17 Have you everContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

When God Opens the Door, Walk Through It So David went on and became great, and the Lord God of hosts was with him. ~ 2 Samuel 5:10 Have you ever prayed for God to open a door, only to hesitate when He actually did? We ask for opportunities, then second guess ourselves when theyContinue reading “2 Samuel 5”

God Doesn’t Need You to Take Shortcuts The Lord has redeemed my life from all adversity.” ~ 2 Samuel 4:9 Have you ever been tempted to “help God out”? Maybe not by doing something dramatic, but by trying to force a situation because His timing seemed to be taking a little too… long. Maybe inContinue reading “2 Samuel 4”