Author Archives: L. Lyden

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”

Make sure “There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.”    Acts 10:1-2  This is one of my favorite accounts inContinue reading “Monday, October 16, 2023”

The language of heaven To another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:10 Today I am going to write about the last two of the gifts of the Holy Spirit listed in this passage because they go together.  Different kinds of tongues and the interpretation of tongues.  First ofContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Discerning of spirits To another discerning of spirits.  1 Corinthians 12:10 The Holy Spirit gift of discerning spirits is being made aware of the presence of a demonic spirit.  I have heard people say in the past that they had the gift of discernment, but there is not gift of discernment.  It is the giftContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

He’s still the same Lord                   And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately.  Acts 9:32  When I was young, I remember hearing someone say that healing and miracles had passed away with the apostles.  That the twelve that walked with Jesus in thisContinue reading “Friday, October 13, 2023”

Expect multiplication Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.  Acts 9:31  I’ve been in some church services where there was a lot of talk about revival.  People hoping andContinue reading “Thursday, October 12, 2023”

People want to hear Then all who heard were amazed, and said, “Is this not he who destroyed those who called on this name in Jerusalem, and has come here for that purpose, so that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?”  Acts 9:21 You have a testimony. You have a story toContinue reading “Wednesday, October 11, 2023”