Author Archives: L. Lyden

Prophecy To another the working of miracles, to another prophecy.  1 Corinthians 12:10 The Holy Spirit’s gift of prophecy is a message of encouragement through one person to another person.  The purpose of this gift is to minister and encourage others.  Many people think that the gift of prophecy is for being a prophet.  ThatContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Series”

Working of miracles To another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.  1 Corinthians 12:10 It occurs to me as I have been writing about the Holy Spirit and His gifts, that the reason we don’t see moreContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

He makes it all fit Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.  Acts 8:39  You probably have a busy schedule.  In the day we live in most people are stretchedContinue reading “Friday, October 6, 2023”

He’s not for sale And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”  Acts 8:18-19 Since the beginning of the world there have beenContinue reading “Thursday, October 5, 2023”

It’s good for the kingdom Therefore, those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. Acts 8:4 Have you ever done something that you thought God was leading you to, but after you were done, you just didn’t know if it made a difference or made an impact at all?  Maybe it was taking aContinue reading “Wednesday, October 3, 2023”

Eyes on Him              But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.  Acts 7:55 Persecution.  It means to be harassed, oppressed or even punished for what you believe in.  It is a real force coming against today’s church. Continue reading “Tuesday, October 3, 2023”

Church Hurt Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.  Acts 6:1 Maybe your are familiar with the term “church hurt”?  Hopefully it has never happened to you personally, but I wouldContinue reading “Monday, October 2, 2023”

Gifts of healing To another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, 1 Corinthians 12:9 The gift of healings is simply the supernatural provision of divine health.  Again, these are the Holy Spirit’s gifts, and the gifts of healings is plural because He does it more than once and with more than one person. God created ourContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

The gift of faith To another faith by the same Spirit.  1 Corinthians 12:9 As believers and children of God, we walk by faith and not by sight each day.  The Christian life is defined by the faith we have that our Father in heaven will watch over, care and provide for us as weContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Something New And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight against God.”  Acts 5:38-39 This scenario hasContinue reading “Monday, September 25, 2023”