Author Archives: L. Lyden

Who are you writing to? The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,  Acts 1:1 You can write!  We all can. I have been a proponent of writing for the past several years.  I encourage people to journal to capture what is in their heart andContinue reading “Thursday, August 31, 2023”

Not my concern Jesus said to him, “If I will that he remains till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me.”  John 21:22 When you were a child, did you ever get in trouble with your parents or a teacher?  Maybe you were involved in something you should not have been withContinue reading “Wednesday, August 30, 2023”

Do you love Him? So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” John 21:15 This is the point after Jesus’ resurrection whenContinue reading “Tuesday, August 29, 2023”

Business as usual Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We are going with you also.” They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing.  John 21:3 Have you ever gone on a trip or planned a big event, but then when itContinue reading “Monday, August 28, 2023”

Always an escape No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.  1 Corinthians 10:13 Temptation! Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Get ready But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27 Our lives here on earth are a series of trials, tests, and struggles.  Our goal is to overcome, but in order to do this it takes practice.  AContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Series”

Battle Scars “Then He said to Thomas, “Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing.” John 20:27 Have you ever wondered why you go through struggles?  Why do any of us go through so many storms inContinue reading “Friday, August 25, 2023”

Peace So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”  John 20:21 There is a little town close to where I love and about 2 times a week there are people standing on the busiest intersection yelling at people as they drive by.  It isContinue reading “Thursday, August 24, 2023”

The Same Message Then they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?”  She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.” John 20:13 As I read today’s passage, I wondered what message I was going to be able to share about theContinue reading “Wednesday, August 23, 2023”

Focus on the details For as yet they did not know the Scripture, that He must rise again from the dead.  John 20:9 We have all probably had different thoughts about the details of the things Jesus went through leading up to His death.  Some may have focused on the beating He took, others mayContinue reading “Tuesday, August 22, 2023”