Author Archives: L. Lyden

The Body When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his new tomb which he had hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb, and departed. Matthew 27:59-60 As I read through this passage, something unContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Didn’t even realize Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorn of those who are at ease, with the contempt of the proud. ~ Psalms 123:4 Growing up as a pastor’s daughter, I was often subjected to scrutiny and judgment. I was held to a higher standard, and like everyone, I fell short many times.Continue reading “Psalms 123”

The Joy of Going to the house of the Lord  I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” ~ Psalms 122:1 From the time I was born until I was around 20 years old, I went to the house of the Lord whenever the doors wereContinue reading “Psalms 122”

Where is your help? I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. ~ Psalms 121:1-2 At this point in my life, whenever trouble comes, whether it’s unexpected bad news, a financial setback, or uncertainty about the future. My defaultContinue reading “Psalms 121”

He hears your cry  In my distress I cried to the Lord, and He heard me. ~ Psalms 120:1 I know what it’s like to be in distress. Maybe you do too. Life has a way of pressing in. Whether it’s the weight of financial struggles, the betrayal of a close friend, a health issueContinue reading “Psalms 120”

The greatest treasure I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure. ~ Psalms 119:162 What do you think of when you hear the word treasure? For me, it always brings to mind an action-packed adventure of pirates searching for a long-lost chest of gold, hidden away for centuries. They face countless dangers,Continue reading “Psalms 119:153-176”

 Raised up with Christ “And the graves were opened; and the bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.”    Matthew 27:52-53 This passage is often overlooked when reading about Jesus’ resurrection. However, the LordContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

What will you do? And when they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to be crucified. Matthew:27:31 Everyone in Israel knew who Jesus was. They had heard about His miracles, His powerful teachings, and His acts of compassion. Yet, despite His goodness,Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

From Darkness to Light: The Power of God’s Word The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. ~ Psalms 119: 130 I know what it’s like to walk in darkness. For years, I tried to figure things out on my own, making decisions based on emotions, circumstances, or what IContinue reading “Psalms 119:129-152”

Light up His path  Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. ~ Psalms 119:105 I love how this scripture uses the word lamp. It’s an image we can still understand today. When this passage was written, it likely referred to an oil lamp, a torch or some otherContinue reading “Psalms 119:105-128”