Author Archives: L. Lyden

Good or God In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. ~ Judges 17:6 Have you ever convinced yourself that something was okay simply because it felt right at the moment? Maybe everyone around you approved of it, maybe it seemed harmless, or maybe it even looked spiritual on the outside. YetContinue reading “Judges 17”

Don’t’ Fall Asleep Spiritually And she said, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” So he awoke from his sleep, and said, “I will go out as before, at other times, and shake myself free!” But he did not know that the Lord had departed from him.~ Judges 16:20 One of the most dangerous things in life is not alwaysContinue reading “Judges 16”

Strength from an unlikely place When he came to Lehi, the Philistines came shouting against him. Then the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him; and the ropes that were on his arms became like flax that is burned with fire, and his bonds broke loose from his hands. ~ Judges 15:14 Have you ever felt completely worn down byContinue reading “Judges 15”

What should you say? Because he did not know what to say, for they were greatly afraid. ~ Mark 9:6 Have you ever noticed how uncomfortable silence can make people feel? Sometimes the quiet lasts only a few seconds before someone rushes to fill the space with words. Not always meaningful words either. Often itContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Pursue the Kingdom For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? ~ Mark 8:36 Have you ever noticed that no matter how much people gain, it never seems to be enough? One promotion leads to another goal. One purchase leads to wanting something newer. OneContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Honey from the hard place He took some of it in his hands and went along, eating. When he came to his father and mother, he gave some to them, and they also ate. But he did not tell them that he had taken the honey out of the carcass of the lion. ~ Judges 14:9 Have youContinue reading “Judges 14”

Set apart for purpose So the woman bore a son and called his name Samson; and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him. ~ Judges 13:24 Have you ever looked at your life and wondered if God really has a specific purpose for you, especially in lives that feel ordinary, difficult, or delayed? Sometimes we think purpose only belongsContinue reading “Judges 13”

Watch the words of your mouth then they would say to him, “Then say, ‘Shibboleth’!” And he would say, “Sibboleth,” for he could not pronounce it right. ~ Judges 12:6 It’s amazing how one word can reveal what’s really going on beneath the surface. Sometimes it only takes a simple response, a frustrated comment, or a careless reaction toContinue reading “Judges 12”

Still Chosen Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, and passed through Mizpah of Gilead; and from Mizpah of Gilead he advanced toward the people of Ammon. ~ Judges 11:29  Have you ever felt overlooked, pushed aside, or counted out by people you thought would support you? One of the hardest thingsContinue reading “Judges 11”

When you’re tired of the cycle So, they put away the foreign gods from among them and served the Lord. And His soul could no longer endure the misery of Israel. ~ Judges 10:16  Have you ever found yourself frustrated because you keep ending up in the same place emotionally, spiritually, or even physically? You promise yourselfContinue reading “Judges 10”