Author Archives: L. Lyden

His faithfulness is sure  Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. ~ 1 Samuel 12:24  Have you ever looked back on a decision and thought, what was I thinking? Most of us have a few moments we’d rather not relive. Maybe it wasContinue reading “1 Samuel 12”

He is calling you So, Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying, “Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.” ~ Mark 10:49 Have you ever called someone on your phone, listened to it ring several times, and then wondered if they were ever goingContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

A Place Prepared “To sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared.” ~ Mark 10:40 Have you ever shown up somewhere with a seat already reserved for you? There’s something comforting about knowing your place has been prepared aheadContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

When the Spirit Moves You Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard this news, and his anger was greatly aroused. ~ 1 Samuel 11:6 Have you ever watched someone who normally seems quiet and reserved suddenly become bold when something truly mattered? It’s amazing what happens when a person becomes passionateContinue reading “1 Samuel 11”

Changed for the Assignment Then the Spirit of the Lord will come upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man. ~  1 Samuel 10:6 Have you ever accepted a new responsibility and immediately wondered if someone had made a mistake? Maybe you stepped into a new job, a ministry opportunity, a leadership role,Continue reading “1 Samuel 10”

Divine Appointments  Samuel answered Saul and said, “I am the seer. Go up before me to the high place, for you will eat with me today; and tomorrow I will let you go and will tell you all that is in your heart. ~ 1 Samuel 9:19 Have you ever spent an entire day looking for something, only to discoverContinue reading “1 Samuel 9”

Dangerous Ground But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” So Samuel prayed to the Lord. ~ 1 Samuel 8:6 Have you ever bought something because everyone else seemed to have one, only to discover a few weeks later that you really didn’t need it? Maybe it was a kitchen applianceContinue reading “1 Samuel 8”

Ebenezer moments Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” ~ 1 Samuel 7:12 Have you ever found an old photograph tucked away in a drawer and suddenly been reminded of a season you thought you’d never survive? Looking at that picture,Continue reading “1 Samuel 7”

Hard, not impossible Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” ~ Mark 10:23 Have you ever spent ten minutes looking for your phone only to discover it was in your hand the entire time? It’s funny how easyContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Follow Me Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” ~ Mark 10:21 What if the thing you’re holding ontoContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”