Author Archives: L. Lyden

Bid me come “And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water.” Matthew 14:28 Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know what to do?  Maybe you had an important decision to make and weren’t sure what was the right direction toContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Overcoming Evil “And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.” — Matthew 14:14 Jesus was the perfect example of how to respond in difficult times, showing us that the best way to extinguish the flames of evil is by doing good.Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Pray in faith The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore, my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him. – Psalms 28:7  Sometimes I start my prayers be telling God what I am going through.  It’s not a bad thing, butContinue reading “Friday, August 30, 2024”

Live with Him One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple. – Psalms 27:4 There are some days when I wake upContinue reading “Thursday, August 29, 2024”

Be honest with yourself and God Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; Try my mind and my heart. – Psalms 26:2  While we live in this world, we have choices about how we are going to live and who we are going to live for. Initially, it might look like there are many options,Continue reading “Wednesday, August 28, 2024”

Praying for the nation Redeem Israel, O God, out of all their troubles! – Psalms 25:22 Because our nation is in an election season, many people are being much more intentional about praying for our country.  Christian are more aware at this time of the troubles in our nation and have made calling out toContinue reading “Tuesday, August 27, 2024”

It belongs to God The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein. – Psalms 24:1 Do you remember when you were young and lived in your parent’s home.  When you were first born, they carried you into the house and took care of everything you needed.  TheyContinue reading “Monday, August 16, 2024”

Maybe it’s because? Now He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.  Matthew 13:58 Have you ever witnessed a mighty work done in the name of Jesus?  Have you ever seen blind eyes open, demons cast out or lame made whole?  We know these things are possible with God because theyContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Lay It Down “Then He said to them, ‘Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old.’” — Matthew 13:52 Have you ever paused to consider what your salvation is truly worth to you? Is there anything in your life thatContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Who is your Shepherd? The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.  Psalms 23:1  When I think about Psalms 23, I can see David as a boy watching his father’s sheep, thinking about all he does to watch over and take care of the needs of the sheep each day.  When heContinue reading “Friday, August 23, 2024”