Author Archives: L. Lyden

Formed and filled with purpose Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person. ~ Genesis 2:7 Genesis 2 gives us a personal, up-close look at how God creates. Unlike the broad strokes ofContinue reading “Genesis 2”

Faith filled Words Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. ~ Genesis 1:3 Genesis 1 is more than just the story of creation, it’s a picture of God’s power to bring beauty, order, and purpose out of chaos. Verse 3, “Let there be light,” has always stood out to me. ItContinue reading “Genesis 1”

When God finishes the story “I know that You can do all things; no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.” — Job 42:2     Oh wow!  We have reached Job’s final chapter, and verse 2 carries one of the most powerful statement in Scripture: God’s purpose will prevail. After all the loss, confusion, and silence, JobContinue reading “Job 42”

Who can stand No one is so fierce that he would dare stir him up. Who then is able to stand against Me? ~ Job 41:10 This verse stops me in my tracks every time I read it. It’s a reminder that no matter how powerful the enemy seems, no matter how strong the oppositionContinue reading “Job 41”

Constant in Prayer Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.  Acts 12:5 Have you ever been involved in an all-night prayer meeting? How about one that went on for days? I can honestly say I have not, though we do have twenty-one days ofContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Be quiet and listen Then Job answered the Lord and said: “Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth.” ~ Job 40:3–4 I have often wondered why it took so long for God to be heard in Job’s life. There were thirty-seven chapters of silence from heaven,Continue reading “Job 40”

Trust the Wonder You Don’t Understand “Do you give the horse its strength or clothe its neck with a flowing mane?” ~ Job 39:19 There are parts of life that just don’t make sense with timing, delays, sudden changes, or unanswered questions. Sometimes, our human need to understand everything can keep us from trusting theContinue reading “Job 39”

When His presence is known “Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: ‘Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge?’” ~ Job 38:1–2 After chapter upon chapter of sorrow, questions, and speculation, something powerful happens in Job 38: God speaks. Out of the whirlwind, the Lord respondsContinue reading “Job 38”

The Power that still speaks “God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding.” ~ Job 37:5 Have you ever stood outside during a summer thunderstorm and just listened? I mean really listened. The booming thunder, the crack of lightning, the wind that seems to come out of nowhere. It’s aContinue reading “Job 37”

Help Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. ~ Acts 11:29 When a severe famine swept the Roman world, the believers in Antioch didn’t hesitate, they gathered what they could and sent relief to those suffering in Judea. This snapshot of the early church showsContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”