Author Archives: L. Lyden

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”

Love the praise of God For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.  John 12:43 Whose praise are you living for?  Who are you thinking about when you do the things you do.  Who is it that you are trying to please when you make decisions each day.  Is itContinue reading “Thursday, July 6, 2023”

He was troubled “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose, I came to this hour. John 12:27 Have you ever been on your way to an assignment that you were sure came directly from the Holy Spirit, but you felt nervous orContinue reading “Wednesday, July 5, 2023”

Maintain Focus But Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. John 12:23 Focus is important in any mission in life.  It can be easy to get distracted with the cares that this world offers on a daily basis.  Something as simple as an unplanned circumstance orContinue reading “Tuesday, July 4, 2023”

Fulfill His Plan Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written: “Fear not, daughter of Zion; Behold, your King is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt.” John 12:14-15 I was there.  I walked down the “Palm Sunday” Road.  Oh, it was nothing like it was in Jesus’Continue reading “Monday, July 3, 2023”