Author Archives: L. Lyden

He can fix it And in a window sat a certain young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep. He was overcome by sleep; and as Paul continued speaking, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead.  Acts 20:9 I did it again.  I said something I shouldn’tContinue reading “Monday, December 18, 2023”

Living above your circumstances “Now thanks be to God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ, and through us makes known the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.”  2 Corinthians 2:14 You already have the victory in whatever battle you are in right now.  The way to get that victory show up inContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Vent and drain So I decided that I would not bring you grief with another painful visit. For if I cause you grief, who will make me glad? Certainly not someone I have grieved.  2 Corinthians 2:1-2 Have you ever had a friend that always comes to you when they need cheering up?  Someone who’sContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Don’t do it alone These men, going ahead, waited for us at Troas.  Acts 20:5  If you have ever been in ministry, you know that you can’t do it alone.  If you serve at your church, you are ministering to those who attend.  Chances are, you are on a team of servers.  Whether it’s greetersContinue reading “Friday, December 15, 2023”

Rearrange your whole life For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, brought no small profit to the craftsmen.  Acts 19:2  I heard a story recently about a person that was having an argument about tithing and giving to God.  The person had the usual objections like: “It’s anContinue reading “Thursday, December 14, 2023”

Imitation power Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver.  Acts 19:19 It is always disturbing to me when I hear about people messing with sorcery wizardry. Continue reading “Wednesday, December 12, 2023”

The first thing He said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”  So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” Acts 19:2 I was saved at a very young age, but it wasn’t until years later that I received the fillingContinue reading “Tuesday, December 12, 2023”

Yes and Amen “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.”  2 Corinthians 1:20 Today I want to talk about the seal of God’s promises!  Amen!  The word “Amen” literally means “so be it” or “it is true!”  Most of us usuallyContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

The gift of prayer You also helping together in prayer for us, that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the gift granted to us through many.  2 Corinthians 1:11 The gift of prayer!  Have you ever thought of it that way?  That you are actually giving someone a gift whenContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”