Author Archives: L. Lyden

Meek not weak Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.  Matthew 5:5 Many people think that meek means weak, but it just isn’t the case.  A meek person honors other above themselves.  They recognize that all people are valuable and they add value to everyone that they come into contact with.  MeekContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

When you have a bad day Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 This is a tough one.  Why would Jesus say those who mourn are blessed?  Obviously, they are mourning because of a loss or hurt of some kind.  How can we expect to be blessed or happy whenContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

The Dead Church He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.  Revelation 3:5 There has been a great controversy within the body of believers for quite some timeContinue reading “Friday, February 9, 2024”

The Corrupt Church “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first.”    Revelation 2:19 The church at Thyatira was a corrupt church, but there were still some good things being done there.  Jesus started His message to that church by saying theyContinue reading “Thursday, February 8, 2024”

The Compromising Church “But I have a few things against you, because you have those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality.”   Revelation 2:14 The people of the church at Pergamos wereContinue reading “Wednesday, February 7, 2023”

The Persecuted Church “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.”  Revelation 2:10Continue reading “Tuesday, February 6, 2024”

The Loveless Church “Nevertheless, I have this against you, that you have left your first love.” Revelation 2:4 In the past, I have wondered why there haven’t been any books added to the scripture for 2000 years?  Then I remembered the book of Revelation is the perfect climax and conclusion to the best seller that isContinue reading “Monday, February 5, 2024”

Poor in spirit “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 This is Jesus first public message.  The passage says that He sat with His disciples taught them, but it also says there were multitudes around.  The first ten verses are the introduction to this sermon.  They areContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Follow Me Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”  Matthew 4:19 Can you imagine walking up to someone and saying, “Follow me!”  Forget about the making fishers of men part for a second and just think about it.  Where would they follow you and what would theyContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”