Author Archives: L. Lyden

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”

Before it is too late But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out, “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.  Acts 17:6 In today’s world, it feels like the culture we live in is upside down.  InContinue reading “Monday, December 4, 2023”

His Comfort Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:4 Have you ever wondered why?  Why is this happening to me or why do things always go in aContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

A church at home And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem. 1 Corinthians 16:3 The final chapter in 1 Corinthians has Paul’s closing remarks to the Christians at Corinth.  They apparently asked a question about giving and he gives them instructions on collectingContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Follow up So, they went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia; and when they had seen the brethren, they encouraged them and departed.  Acts 16:40   Have you ever had a friend or even someone from your past randomly come to your thoughts?  Maybe it was someone you hadn’t talked toContinue reading “Friday, December 1, 2023”

At the midnight hour But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Acts 16:25  Have you ever been at a low point in life and felt like there was no hope for things to get better?  Maybe you have been in situations thatContinue reading “Thursday, November 30, 2023”

Get rid of it And this she did for many days.  But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And he came out that very hour.  Acts 16:18   We all have voices that talk to us each day. Continue reading “Wednesday, November 29, 2023”

Faithful to the Lord And when she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” So she persuaded us. Acts 16:15 I love this passage about Lydia.  In fact, it is one of my favorites.  I knowContinue reading “Tuesday, November 28, 2023”

Alternate Endings “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”  Acts 16:9 Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you had made some different choices along the way?  Maybe it was a decisionContinue reading “Monday, November 27, 2023”

Abounding in God’s work “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 Always abounding in the work of the Lord.  Existing and living in God’s work.  This seems excessive to me.  Always?  I mean,Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Series”