Author Archives: L. Lyden

Get up and do it again But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. The next day he and Barnabas left for Derbe. ~ Acts 14:20 No one knows for sure whether Paul actually died when he was stoned or if he was simply presumed dead. WhatContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Same Mission This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed. ~  Acts 14:9 As we read through the book of Acts, a recurring theme begins to take place. The sequence of events tends to repeat: opportunity, obstacles, overcoming, and growth. Today’s reading in Acts 14Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Is anything too hard for the Lord? Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return about this time next year, and Sarah will have a son.” ~ Genesis 18:14 In Genesis 18, God made a seemingly impossible promise to Abraham and Sarah and that promise was that even in their old age, theyContinue reading “Genesis 18”

Walking with the Promise When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life. ~ Genesis 17:1  In Genesis 17, God appeared to Abram with a life-altering message. After years of waiting for the promise of a son, God revealedContinue reading “Genesis 17”

You are seen  Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the Lord, who had spoken to her. She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” ~ Genesis 16:13  Have you ever had moments in your life when you felt completely unseen. Times when youContinue reading “Genesis 16”

Fear not, He will protect Some time later, the Lord spoke to Abram in a vision and said to him, “Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great.” ~ Genesis 15:1 Have you ever worked so hard for the Lord and yet didn’t feel like there wereContinue reading “Genesis 15”

Armed for Battle “When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan.” – Genesis 14:14 A while back, a close friend of mine was going through a difficult and painful season. At the time, sheContinue reading “Genesis 14”

Stepping Stones Therefore, they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who was bearing witness to the word of His grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands. ~ Acts 14:3 I never fully understood perseverance when I was younger. I thought that when a door opened, I wouldContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

It all works together Then Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said, “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen: ~ Acts 13:16 Sometimes it feels like the Old Testament and the New Testament tell two different stories. For a long time, I mostly turned to New Testament scriptures when I neededContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Look around and see After Lot had gone, the Lord said to Abram, “Look as far as you can see in every direction—north and south, east and west. ~ Genesis 13:14 Recently, I went through a time when a lot of decisions had to be made in a very short time. Some were ministry-related, othersContinue reading “Genesis 13”