Author Archives: L. Lyden

Purge out the old Therefore, purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. 1 Corinthians 5:7 This scripture reminds me of an old saying that goes: “One bad apple will spoil the whole bunch.”  It meant thatContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Not in word but in power For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power. 1 Corinthians 4:20 What do people see when they look at your life.  Do they see you living life from victory to victory or a life of problem to problem?  IsContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

He is preparing a place I go to prepare a place for you. John 14:2 The next four chapters of John are Jesus’ last teaching to His disciple before His death.  I know I will not be able to write about every truth that He taught them, but I will break it down into smallContinue reading “Friday, July 14, 2023”

Unkept Promises Jesus answered him, “Will you lay down your life for My sake? Most assuredly, I say to you, the rooster shall not crow till you have denied Me three times.  John 13:38 Have you ever made a promise to God that you didn’t keep?  Maybe you promised if He met some need orContinue reading “Thursday, July 13, 2023”

Love one another A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, see that you also love one another.  John 13:34 As believers, we are a product of God’s love!  When we received salvation in Christ Jesus, we were born of God who is love, therefore weContinue reading “Wednesday, July 12, 2023”

He knows  Jesus answered, “It is he to whom I shall give a piece of bread when I have dipped it.” And having dipped the bread, He gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. John 13:26 Have you ever had something in your life that you knew just shouldn’t be there?  Maybe someContinue reading “Tuesday, July 11, 2023”

His Example If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.  John 13:14 Consider the humility of Jesus.  He is God, coming into the world in a flesh and blood body like ours.  He is all present, all knowing and all powerful.  He created allContinue reading “Monday, July 10, 2023”

Fellow workers “For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9 I really appreciate this verse because it reminds me once again that I am not alone in my labor for the Lord.  God has a plan and has a place for me in His kingdom work. Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Of the flesh And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ.  1 Corinthians 3:1 In the past you may have likely heard the word “carnal” defined by words like sensual, erotic lustful and lascivious. However, looking at this word in today’s scriptureContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Don’t Wander in Darkness I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who trust in me will no longer wander in darkness.  John 12:46 Have you ever felt like you were wandering around in the dark? Like somehow there was no purpose to this life except to getContinue reading “Friday, July 7, 2023”