Author Archives: L. Lyden

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”

With my mouth I will make known  I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations. ~ Psalms 89:1 I love how the Psalmist declares, “with my mouth, I will make known.” Not just with thoughts or feelings, but with words spokenContinue reading “Thursday, December 12, 2024”

Finding Hope in the Depths But I, O Lord, cry to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you. – Psalm 88:13 Psalm 88 is one of the most heart-wrenching passages in the Bible. It’s raw, honest, and unrelenting in its depiction of deep sorrow and feelings of abandonment. Unlike other psalms, it doesn’tContinue reading “Wednesday, December 11, 2024”

Rooted in His Purpose The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God! – Psalm 87:2-3 As I read Psalm 87, I’m reminded of the wonderful truth that God places value on His people and the places where He hasContinue reading “Monday, December 9, 2024”