Author Archives: L. Lyden

No Idea! And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.” ~ Job 1:21 This is one of those verses often quoted during tragedy, but frequently taken out of context. While it’sContinue reading “Job 1:13-22”

“Where did you come from” And the Lord said to Satan, “From where do you come?” ~ Job 1:7 I love this question that God asked Satan when he showed up among those presenting themselves before the Lord. It’s almost as if God is saying, “What are you doing here?” or “You don’t belong here.”Continue reading “Job 1:6-12”

Everything is a test There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. ~ Job 1:1 When I was young, growing up in church, there was a lot of talk about Job. From the conversations IContinue reading “Job 1:1-5”

Eyes on Him                But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.  Acts 7:55 Persecution. It means to be harassed, oppressed, or punished for what you believe. It’s a very real force coming against the Church, more openlyContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Church Hurt Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.  Acts 6:1 Maybe you’re familiar with the term “church hurt.” Hopefully, it hasn’t happened to you personally, but chances are you’ve knownContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Be Led The last and final word is this: Fear God. Do what he tells you. ~ Ecclesiastes 12:13 I remember the moment I truly understood and believed that I could hear God’s voice speaking on the inside of my heart, that I could be led by His Spirit in all my life’s decisions. ThatContinue reading “Ecclesiastes 12:9-14”

No one is getting out alive Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it.~ Ecclesiastes 12:7 I see people from every walk of life doing everything they can to get ahead in this world.  They accumulate material wealth, climbing the corporate ladder,Continue reading “Ecclesiastes 12:6-8”

Enjoy the ride Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, “I have no pleasure in them”: ~ Ecclesiastes 12:1 If there is one thing I wish I would have done more of when I was younger, and even nowContinue reading “Ecclesiastes 12:1-5”

Start now! Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; Walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; But know that for all these God will bring you into judgment. ~ Ecclesiastes 11:9 One of the greatest desiresContinue reading “Ecclesiastes 11:9-10”

Something New And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight against God.”  Acts 5:38-39 This scenario hasContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”