Author Archives: L. Lyden

We should pray           Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.  Acts 9:Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

He makes it all fit Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing. ~ Acts 8:39  You probably have a busy schedule. In today’s world, most people are stretched to theirContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

When the Pain Is too Heavy “Oh, that my grief were fully weighed, and my calamity laid with it on the scales! For then it would be heavier than the sand of the sea…” ~ Job 6:2–3 Have you ever experienced a moment when the weight of what you were going through felt unbearable? WhenContinue reading “Job 6”

God Is Working Behind the Scenes “But as for me, I would seek God, and to God I would commit my cause, who does great things, and unsearchable, marvelous things without number.” ~ Job 5:8–9 Job 5 continues the speech of Eliphaz, Job’s friend, who meant well but missed the mark in understanding Job’s suffering.Continue reading “Job 5”

When it happens to you Doesn’t your reverence for God give you confidence? Doesn’t your life of integrity give you hope? ~ Job 4:6 I have a lot of opportunities through serving and being part of different groups to encourage others who are going through tough times. I’ve experienced many hardships myself, and God hasContinue reading “Job 4”

Fear and dread For the thing I greatly feared has come upon me, and what I dreaded has happened to me. ~ Job 3:25 This is a sobering thought, can the things we deeply fear and dread actually come upon us? According to Job, it seems they can. Fear is not just an emotion; itContinue reading “Job 3:17-26”

Don’t curse the day After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. ~ Job 3:1 Have you ever wished you were never born? It’s a dark thought and a deeply human one. There are movies where characters make this exact wish, only to later see how much of a differenceContinue reading “Job 3:1-16”

He’s not for sale And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”  Acts 8:18-19 Have you ever tried to “earn” something from God?Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

It’s good for the kingdom Therefore, those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. Acts 8:4 Have you ever taken a step you believed God was leading you to, like praying for someone, sending a word of encouragement, or showing kindness, only to walk away wondering if it made any difference at all? MaybeContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

I’m thrilled to officially announce the release of the newly revised edition of my Proverbs Daily Dose Journal. A 31-day devotional designed to help you grow in wisdom, deepen your walk with God, and apply the timeless truths of Proverbs to your everyday life. This updated edition has been a labor of love since lastContinue reading “Exciting News!”