Author Archives: L. Lyden

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”

Don’t fight it So I concluded that if God is pleased to give them the same gift of the Holy Spirit that he gave us after they believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who am I to stand in the way of God?” Acts 11:17   So I love this passage.  It reminds me ofContinue reading “Monday, October 30, 2023”

The best gifts But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way. 1 Corinthians 12:31 What are the best gifts.  Of course, this is talking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, but how do we know which gifts to desire.  Beyond that, is it even our place toContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Work today “If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling?”   1 Corinthians 12:17 Today I want to talk about differences.  Criticism can stem from the frustration of people doing things differently than others.  Because you are different than I am, youContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Next step “Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?”  Acts 10:47 I have always heard that baptism was the first step of obedience after entering into a personal relationship with the Father through the blood sacrifice of Jesus.  Baptism was the firstContinue reading “Friday, October 27, 2023”

Fully persuaded Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.  Acts 10:34  This is amazing and truly demonstrates that Peter who once denied that he even knew the Lord Jesus, was now fully persuaded that He was the Savior of all people of the world.  Only aContinue reading “Thursday, October 26, 2023”

Worship Him But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I myself am also a man.” Acts 10:26 Personally, I have never had anyone run up to me and bow down to worship.  I am thankful because that would be very awkward and uncomfortable.  Maybe you have?  I do know it doesn’t happen everyday forContinue reading “Wednesday, October 25, 2023”

Open Doors Arise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.” Acts 10:20  It’s been a busy couple of weeks.  This past weekend was our annual women’s conference at our church and the weeks leading up to it have been packed full.  It’s only one of the reasons IContinue reading “Monday, October 23, 2023”

Not Common Anymore And a voice spoke to him again the second time, “What God has cleansed you must not call common.”  Acts 10:15 Peter was maybe the first person that God revealed His plan for saving all people to.  The disciples in the upper room on the day of Pentecost and all that hadContinue reading “Wednesday, October 18, 2023”