Author Archives: L. Lyden

You are a disciple Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.”  Acts 9:10 Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be one of Jesus apostles in today’s world?  How cool wouldContinue reading “Tuesday, October 10, 2023”

We should pray         Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.  Acts 9:Continue reading “Monday, October 9, 2023”

Prophecy To another the working of miracles, to another prophecy.  1 Corinthians 12:10 The Holy Spirit’s gift of prophecy is a message of encouragement through one person to another person.  The purpose of this gift is to minister and encourage others.  Many people think that the gift of prophecy is for being a prophet.  ThatContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Series”

Working of miracles To another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.  1 Corinthians 12:10 It occurs to me as I have been writing about the Holy Spirit and His gifts, that the reason we don’t see moreContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

He makes it all fit Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.  Acts 8:39  You probably have a busy schedule.  In the day we live in most people are stretchedContinue reading “Friday, October 6, 2023”

He’s not for sale And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”  Acts 8:18-19 Since the beginning of the world there have beenContinue reading “Thursday, October 5, 2023”

It’s good for the kingdom Therefore, those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. Acts 8:4 Have you ever done something that you thought God was leading you to, but after you were done, you just didn’t know if it made a difference or made an impact at all?  Maybe it was taking aContinue reading “Wednesday, October 3, 2023”

Eyes on Him              But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.  Acts 7:55 Persecution.  It means to be harassed, oppressed or even punished for what you believe in.  It is a real force coming against today’s church. Continue reading “Tuesday, October 3, 2023”

Church Hurt Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.  Acts 6:1 Maybe your are familiar with the term “church hurt”?  Hopefully it has never happened to you personally, but I wouldContinue reading “Monday, October 2, 2023”

Gifts of healing To another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, 1 Corinthians 12:9 The gift of healings is simply the supernatural provision of divine health.  Again, these are the Holy Spirit’s gifts, and the gifts of healings is plural because He does it more than once and with more than one person. God created ourContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”