Author Archives: L. Lyden

Do Not Fear Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:10-11 With Christmas lessContinue reading “Monday, December 23, 2024”

The Shepherds Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. – Luke 2:8 The shepherds’ role in the Christmas story has always been of interest to me. As I think about their part in this miraculous event, I wonder what their significance is.Continue reading “Sunday, December 22, 2024”

A Just Man Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly. — Matthew 1:19 Joseph was a righteous and compassionate man. Although he was within his rights according to the law, he did not want to disgraceContinue reading “Saturday, December 21, 2024”

Behold the Maidservant of the Lord Then Mary said, ‘Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.’ And the angel departed from her. ~ Luke 1:38 It is now five days until Christmas, so I am going to shift my posts for the next five days to focusContinue reading “Friday, December 20, 2024”

 He is Lord, even in the storms The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty. The Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. ~ Psalms 93:1 There was a season in my life when everything felt like it was spiraling outContinue reading “Thursday, December 19, 2024”

Grow where He has planted you  Those who are planted in the house of the Lord will flourish in the courts of our God. ~ Psalms 92:13 Recently, I sat down with a friend who felt stuck in life. She had been weathering a consistent storm for over five years and was understandably exhausted. AsContinue reading “Wednesday, December 18, 2024”

With me in trouble  When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. ~ Psalms 91:15 I was stuck, and there was no way I could get out of this on my own. The icy conditions had taken me to a place IContinue reading “Tuesday, December 17, 2024”

Days of purpose  So, teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. ~ Psalms 90:12    It’s the most wonderful time of the year—Christmas! Everywhere we look, there are beautiful decorations and dazzling lights. People seem kinder, hearts more open, and thoughts are turn to finding just the right giftContinue reading “Monday, December 16, 2024”

As the days of Noah For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

When will it end? And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14 Surely, we live in a time when the gospel of the kingdom of God is being preached all over the world. Travel isContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”