Author Archives: L. Lyden

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!”

You Don’t have to have all the Answers So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his grief was very great. ~ Job 2:13 Over two years ago, I went through training at my church to serveContinue reading “Job 2:11-13”

Get God’s Attention Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil? And still he holds fast to his integrity, although you incited Me against him, to destroy him without cause.”Continue reading “Job 2:1-10”

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”