Author Archives: L. Lyden

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”

Don’t limit God Yes, again and again they tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel. ~ Psalms 78:41 Have you ever prayed for God to intervene but found yourself imagining—or even dictating—how He should answer? I know I have. There have been times I’ve felt so certain about how God should work outContinue reading “Tuesday, November 19, 2024”

Hope in times of Struggle I cried out to God with my voice— To God with my voice; and He gave ear to me. In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; My soul refused to be comforted.— Psalm 77:1-2 Psalm 77 isContinue reading “Monday, November 18, 2024”

The Best Laid Plans Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said to Him, “The first.” Matthew 21:31 There is an old saying that says: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions while the road to heaven is paved with good actions”?  The first part of that quote describesContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Who’s authority Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?”  Matthew 21:23 Authority plays a significant role in our society. Governments, public servants, and otherContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”