Author Archives: L. Lyden

Holding on when life feels fragile “For there is hope for a tree, if it is cut down, that it will sprout again, and that its tender shoots will not cease. Though its root may grow old in the earth, and its stump may die in the ground, yet at the scent of water it willContinue reading “Job 14”

Hold on to Him Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. ~ Job 13:15 Job 13 is one of the most raw and honest chapters in all of Scripture. Job stands before his friends and God, hurting and confused, but not without hope. He has lost nearly everything, his health, wealth, and children,Continue reading “Job 13”

He knows what He is doing For the life of every living thing is in his hand, and the breath of every human being. ~ Job 12:10 Job 12 is Job’s powerful response to his friends who claimed to know how God works. He essentially says, “Look around you—everything in creation knows who’s in charge.”Continue reading “Job 12”

People want to hear Then all who heard were amazed, and said, “Is this not he who destroyed those who called on this name in Jerusalem, and has come here for that purpose, so that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?”  Acts 9:21 You have a testimony. You have a story thatContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

You are a disciple Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.”  Acts 9:10 Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be one of Jesus’ apostles in today’s world? How cool would itContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Who are you? “Can you solve the mysteries of God? Can you discover everything about the Almighty? Such knowledge is higher than the heavens—and who are you? ~ Job 11:7-8 All throughout Scripture, we see glimpses, and sometimes great detail of God’s character. One of the best ways to know Him is through His Word.Continue reading “Job 11”

No Pain, No gain “My soul loathes my life; I will give free course to my complaint, I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. ~ Job 10:1 When I was young, my mom used to say, “No pain, no gain.” I didn’t understand what she meant at the time. It sounded harsh andContinue reading “Job 10”

God is not the One missing it If someone wanted to take God to court, would it be possible to answer him even once in a thousand times? ~ Job 9:3 It’s amazing how quickly people are willing to blame God when things don’t go the way they hoped or prayed. I have heard manyContinue reading “Job 9”

Grace over Guilt He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. ~ Job 8:21 Sometimes it’s easy to see where others are missing it. You can notice the mess, the compromise, the poor choices and want to speak up. But the real question is: how to speakContinue reading “Job 8”

Make Every Day Count  My days fly faster than a weaver’s shuttle. They end without hope. ~ Job 7:6 No matter your age or stage in life, you’ve probably come to realize just how quickly time passes. If you’re just stepping into adulthood, it may feel like high school was only yesterday. If you’re inContinue reading “Job 7”