Author Archives: L. Lyden

False accusations Now after five days Ananias the high priest came down with the elders and a certain orator named Tertullus. These gave evidence to the governor against Paul. ~ Acts 24:1 Have you ever been falsely accused of something? What about harmed by someone else’s misunderstanding or miscommunication? These experiences happen in life becauseContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Your Anchor But the following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome.”  Acts 23:11 Have you ever started something that you were sure God was calling you to do, only to findContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Covered by Grace ‘If anyone of the common people sins unintentionally by doing something against any of the commandments of the Lord in anything which ought not to be done, and is guilty, or if his sin which he has committed comes to his knowledge, then he shall bring as his offering a kid of the goats, a femaleContinue reading “Leviticus 4”

His peace is priceless ‘When his offering is a sacrifice of a peace offering, if he offers it of the herd, whether male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the Lord. ~ Leviticus 3:1 Have you ever longed for peace, not just in your circumstances, but deep within your heart? The kind of peace that doesn’t depend on whether thingsContinue reading “Leviticus 3”

A heart that pleases God ‘No grain offering which you bring to the Lord shall be made with leaven, for you shall burn no leaven nor any honey in any offering to the Lord made by fire. ~ Leviticus 2:11 Have you ever wondered what it means to have a pure heart before God? In a world full of distractions,Continue reading “Leviticus 2”

A heart on the altar ‘If his offering is a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish; he shall offer it of his own free will at the door of the tabernacle of meeting before the Lord. ~ Leviticus 1:3 Have you ever had a moment when you felt God asking you to give somethingContinue reading “Leviticus 1”

The glory that fills the house ‘Then the cloud covered the tabernacle of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. ‘ ~ Exodus 40:34 Have you ever wondered what it would look like if God’s presence completely filled your life? Not just a glimpse of His goodness or a brief touch ofContinue reading “Exodus 40”

The Power of a God-sized Vision Then there arose a loud outcry. And the scribes of the Pharisees’ party arose and protested, saying, “We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God.” ~ Acts 23:9 Today I want to talkContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Citizenship The commander answered, “With a large sum I obtained this citizenship.” And Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.” Acts 22:28 I was born a United States citizen. Today, many people take that for granted, but for me, it is an honor. I believe the words of the old patriotic song that sayContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Clothed for His glory The craftsmen made beautiful sacred garments of blue, purple, and scarlet cloth, clothing for Aaron to wear while ministering in the Holy Place, just as the Lord had commanded Moses. ~ Exodus 39:1 Have you ever thought about what it means to be clothed in purpose? In Exodus 39, we see a beautifulContinue reading “Exodus 39”