Author Archives: L. Lyden

Strength Grows One Faithful Step at a Time Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. ~ 2 Samuel 3:1 Have you ever planted flowers and then checked on them the nextContinue reading “2 Samuel 3”

Before You Make Your Next Move “So David inquired of the Lord, saying, ‘Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?’ And the Lord said to him, ‘Go up.’” ~ 2 Samuel 2:1 Have you ever stood in the grocery store staring at two jars of peanut butter for five minutes, wonderingContinue reading “2 Samuel 2”

Honor Speaks Louder Than Victory “The beauty of Israel is slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen! ~ 2 Samuel 1:19 Have you ever noticed how quickly bad news spreads? Someone posts one little dirty detail online, and suddenly everyone has an opinion. It’s almost as if people are waiting for someoneContinue reading “2 Samuel 1”

What will you do with Jesus Have you not even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone? ~ Mark 12:10 Every day we make hundreds of decisions. Some are as simple as what to wear or what to eat for dinner. Others carry much greater weight. Yet thereContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

You don’t HAVE to answer every question So, they answered and said to Jesus, “We do not know.” And Jesus answered and said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” ~ Mark 11:33 Have you ever had someone ask you a question that wasn’t really a question? ItContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

 Finishing Well Matters “Then the men of Jabesh Gilead arose and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Beth Shan.” ~ 1 Samuel 31:11-12 Have you ever watched the final few minutes of a movie and realized they changed the way you understoodContinue reading “1 Samuel 31”

The Blessing Hidden in the Interruption “Then they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and they gave him bread and he ate, and they let him drink water.” ~ 1 Samuel 30:11 Have you ever been in a hurry when someone stopped you to ask for help? If you’re anythingContinue reading “1 Samuel 30”

 When God’s “No” Is Actually His Protection “Then Achish called David and said to him, ‘Surely, as the Lord lives, you have been upright… Nevertheless the lords do not favor you.’” ~ 1 Samuel 29:6 Have you ever been disappointed when a door closed, only to look back later and thank God it never opened?Continue reading “1 Samuel 29”

When Heaven Seems Silent “And when Saul inquired of the Lord, the Lord did not answer him, either by dreams or by Urim or by the prophets.” ~ 1 Samuel 28:6 Have you ever called someone, waited for them to answer, and all you got was voicemail? You check to make sure you dialed theContinue reading “1 Samuel 28”

When Fear Starts Talking “Then David said in his heart, ‘Now I shall perish someday by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape to the land of the Philistines.’” ~ 1 Samuel 27:1 Have you ever noticed how different things look at two o’clock in theContinue reading “1 Samuel 27”