Author Archives: L. Lyden

Defend the poor  Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy; Free them from the hand of the wicked. – Psalms 82:3-4 I spent over 10 years of my life as a single mom.  Though I often worked two jobs, I didn’t have a lot ofContinue reading “Monday, December 2, 2024”

Launch Day! Grab From Pain to Purpose for $0.99 Today! Hi Daily Dose friends, I’m beyond excited to announce that my new ebook, From Pain to Purpose, launches TODAY! 🎉 📖 Get your copy now for only $0.99!Here’s the link: Amazon – From Pain to Purpose 💬 After reading, I’d be so grateful if youContinue reading “Today’s the day…Please help”

His Enemies are His footstool ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool” ’?  Matthew 22:44 In the last section of Matthew 22, Jesus asked a question to the Pharisees that were gathered together at that time.  He asked them what their thoughts were aboutContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Hello, friends and family, I’m thrilled to share that my new book, From Pain to Purpose, officially launches TOMORROW, and I’d love your support in making this release a success! Here’s how you can help: 💻 Grab the Kindle version for just $0.99 on launch day (Sunday only!).Your purchase will help spread the word aboutContinue reading “Opportunity to help tomorrow”

Love God, Love your neighbor Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’  This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’  Matthew 22:37-39 When Jesus was askedContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Many are called “For many are called, but few have chosen.”  Matthew 22:14 Twenty years ago, God placed a desire to write in my heart. At the time, I tried, but the results were far from great. Today, I write a daily blog of encouragement, and I enjoy it immensely. I have no formal trainingContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

What will you do with Jesus? Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.  This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?  Matthew 21:42 In today’s reading, Jesus told a parable about a vineyard. This story symbolizesContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Open wide I am the Lord your God, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt; Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. ~ Psalms 81:10 On the side of our garage, there’s an awning that attracts birds every spring. They eagerly try to build their nests there, despite our attempts toContinue reading “Friday, November 22, 2024”

Turn Us Again Restore us, O God; Cause Your face to shine, and we shall be saved! ~ Psalms 80:3 Have you ever felt like your life was spinning out of control? Like you were on a merry-go-round going the wrong direction? You keep spinning, holding on for dear life, but instead of enjoying theContinue reading “Thursday, November 21, 2024”

Restoring What’s Been Broken Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us, and provide atonement for our sins, for Your name’s sake. ~ Psalm 79:9 Psalm 79 paints a vivid picture of devastation. The psalmist cries out to God in the aftermath of destruction, seeking His help, forgiveness,Continue reading “Wednesday, November 20, 2024”