Author Archives: L. Lyden

He healed them all But when Jesus knew it, He withdrew from there. And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all.  Matthew 12:15 Jesus never turned anyone away when they came to Him for healing.  He was always ready to respond to someone who came to Him in faith.  In today’s reading, JesusContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Series”

Mercy and grace For the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”  Matthew 12:8 The Sabbath was a big deal in Jesus’ day.  In fact, it was a big deal all through the Old Testament.  One of the ten commandments is:  Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it Holy or separated.  It hadContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Rest in Him “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

For the next five days, I will not be able to write a new message so I will be sending out a “Dose” from the Journal series from the book of Matthew. I hope you will enjoy these excepts from the latest Daily Dose book coming out at the end of the year. You areContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Fullness of Joy “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”- Psalms 16:11 I remember when I first started writing the Daily Dose Devotional back in 2019.  It is hard to believe that it has been going on for five yearsContinue reading “Thursday, August 1, 2024”

It’s your choice Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle?  Who may dwell in Your holy hill? – Psalms 15:1  As I thought about Psalms 15 before writing this morning, I took a few minutes to contemplate the opening questions in this chapter.  Lord, who may live where You live and who can stay atContinue reading “Wednesday, July 31, 2024”

Finding hope in God’s goodness Terror will grip them, for God is with those who obey him. The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the Lord will protect his people. – Psalms 14:5-6  As I am reading through the book of Psalms it seems like these chapters were written much more recently thanContinue reading “Tuesday, July 30, 2024”

Remind yourself But I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.  I will sing to the Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me. – Psalms 13:5-6  Some days I wake up and just feel low.  Even though there is nothing really wrong in my life, there are still daysContinue reading “Monday, July 29, 2024”

A lot or a little “Whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.” Matthew 10:42 Rewards.  If you’re anything like me, heavenly rewards seem far away and almost undiscernible.  I mean,Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Find life He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it. Matthew 10:39 Have you ever wondered in your lifetime why certain activities didn’t bring you the satisfaction that you expected them to?  Have you ever thought about why the new job or newContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”