Author Archives: L. Lyden

The Enforcer? Or the Ever-Faithful Father? God is powerful and dreadful. He enforces peace in the heavens. ~ Job 25:6 This is where many people still stand today, seeing God as distant, strict, or even angry. It’s an image shaped by misunderstanding, fear, and, sometimes, religious tradition. Some think of Him as the divine “Enforcer,”Continue reading “Job 25”

He knows where I am going “But He knows where I am going, and when He tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.” ~ Job 23:10 There was a season in my life when I felt completely overlooked, by people, by opportunities, and honestly, even by God. I was doing everything IContinue reading “Job 23”

The Power of Faith-Filled Words You will also declare a thing, and it will be established for you; ~ Job 22:28 This verse has carried me through many seasons of uncertainty. There have been moments when I didn’t know what to do, where to go, or how to move forward. But when I began toContinue reading “Job 22”

Open Doors Arise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.” Acts 10:20 It’s been a full couple of weeks. This past weekend was an annual conference at church, and the days leading up to it were packed with activity. In addition to the conference prep, I was invitedContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Make sure There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.  ~ Acts 10:1-2 This is one of my favorite accounts inContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Listen “Listen closely to what I am saying. That’s one consolation you can give me. ~ Job 21:2 If you’ve ever had a close friend or loved one going through a tough time, you know how hard it can be to find the right words. Whether it’s a loss, a diagnosis, or a broken relationship,Continue reading “Job 21”

Temporary Triumphs The triumph of the wicked has been short lived and the joy of the godless has been only temporary? ~ Job 20:5 This chapter of Job is where Zophar comes on the scene.  We find out that he has been there the whole time and now finally, he speaks up with sharp andContinue reading “Job 20”

He still sees me “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last.” ~ Job 19:25 Today’s passage is one of the most gut-wrenching chapters in the entire Bible. It’s raw, painful, and honest. Job, once again, pours out the deep grief of being misunderstood,Continue reading “Job 19”

Words can hurt, but God heals “Surely the light of the wicked will be snuffed out. The sparks of their fire will not glow. ~ Job 18:5 This passage feels kind of harsh at first glance. Bildad, one of Job’s friends, speaks sharply, describing the downfall of the wicked in vivid detail. His intent wasContinue reading “Job 18”

 When Hope Feels Distant “Where then is my hope? As for my hope, who can see it?” – Job 17:15 There are seasons in life where hope feels out of reach. When the weight of loss, misunderstanding, or suffering presses hard, even the strongest believer can feel abandoned, unheard, and questioning the point of itContinue reading “Job 17”