Author Archives: L. Lyden

It all works together Then Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said, “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen: Acts 13:16  Sometimes it seems like the Old Testament and the New Testament are two different stories.  Many times, I only look to the New Testament scriptures for encouragement and reinforcements.  However,Continue reading “Friday, November 10, 2023”

Every Step of the Way Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him. Acts 13:9       Have you ever stepped out in faith toward something or someone you knew the Holy Spirit was leading you to and then, just when you were about to get there youContinue reading “Thursday, November 9, 2023”

Prayer and fasting Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.  Acts 13:3 Prayer and fasting.  You don’t hear much about it today.  We have a national day of prayer and occasionally there may be a national “call” to prayer.  In Jesus’ day, it was a common practice, soContinue reading “Wednesday, November 8, 2023”

God’s Word Continues But the word of God grew and multiplied.  Acts 12:24   If you were to ask most people today if they followed current events or world and local news, chances are they would say “yes!”  Some people even consider it irresponsible if you are not caught up on the latest headlines.  MostContinue reading “Tuesday, November 7, 2023”

No Fear And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping, bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards before the door were keeping the prison.  Acts 12:6   For years, I have struggled with sleeping soundly.  When it comes time to go to bed each night, IContinue reading “Monday, November 6, 2023”

Invite Him in Let all things be done for edification. 1 Corinthians 14:26 Here is the key to spiritual gifts.  They are to be used for edification and building others up.  They are not to draw attention to yourself, and they are not to make you famous or popular.  They are for reaching the world.Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

The God kind of love Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1 1 Corinthians 12-14 are three chapters all about the Holy Spirit and His gifts.  Chapter 13 is known as the great love chapter,Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Constant Prayer Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.  Acts 12:5 Have you ever been involved in an all-night prayer meeting?  How about a prayer meeting that went on for days?  I can honestly say I have not, though we do have twenty-one daysContinue reading “Friday, November 3, 2023”

Help Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea.  Acts 11:29 This is a great example of how the church should respond when unexpected circumstances happen.  In the reading today, a great famine throughout the world was happening.  The disciples in Antioch obviously had resourcesContinue reading “Thursday, November 2, 2023”

Purpose of heart When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.  Acts 11:23 If I could choose any message to share with you today, it would be this:  I would want to encourage you allContinue reading “Wednesday, November 1, 2023”