Author Archives: L. Lyden

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”

Where ever you go After spending some time there, Paul continued on through the region of Galatia and Phyrgia in central Turkey. And wherever he went he encouraged and strengthened the believers. Acts 18:23 How do people feel when they see you walking toward them?  When family, friends or co-workers are around, do they rejoiceContinue reading “Friday, December 8, 2023”

Witness while you work Because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them. Acts 18:3 I used to think that being in full time ministry meant that you worked at a church or on the mission field somewhere.  My perception was always that mostly only Pastors and missionaries were fullContinue reading “Thursday, December 7, 2023”

In Him From one man He made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though He is not farContinue reading “Wednesday, December 6, 2023”

My heart’s desire Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. Acts 17:11 I started writing the Daily Dose everyday back in 2019.  It is hard to believeContinue reading “Tuesday, December 5, 2023”