Author Archives: L. Lyden

God’s Glory “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?”  1 Corinthians 6:19 The glory of God!  It’s hard for us to imagine it, although it is described all through scripture. •           ExodusContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Your Advantage “Nevertheless, I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.”   John 16:7 When your children grow up and move out of your house, oftenContinue reading “Friday, July 28, 2023”

Don’t be surprised “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. John 15:18 I wouldn’t say that I have had enemies throughout my life, but there have been those who for some reason just didn’t like me.  Maybe it was because I was quiet and insecure or maybeContinue reading “Thursday, July 27, 2023”

Would you? Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.  John 15:13 I recently saw a movie that was about rescuing children from human trafficking. It was sad but inspiring.  One man stepped up and began to walk in the direction of helping these innocent kids.  HeContinue reading “Wednesday, July 26, 2023”

Abide in Him If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.  John 15:7 I live in my home.  I am very comfortable here and I enjoy spending much of my time here.  I feel safe and it is reallyContinue reading “Tuesday, July 25, 2023”

The Vine Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.  John 15:4 My husband is a gardener.  He likes it very much.  Even though he has only been at it forContinue reading “Monday, July 24, 2023”

Judge angels? Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more, things that pertain to this life?    1 Corinthians 6:3 God’s angelic force!  The thought of them can be quite intimidating.  The scripture actually talks a lot about them, but most people know little if anything about His angelic hosts.  Below isContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

A real problem                                    It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning.  1 Corinthians 5:12 This is a problem.  We know that we, as God’s people, are the light of the world.  We know that we are not of this world, justContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Walk in His peace Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.  John 14:27 Terror!  We’ve been at war with it for over 20 years now.  It is undefined and hardContinue reading “Friday, July 21, 2023”

The Helper But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:26 Have you ever needed help with a problem or situation you were facing?  What about a teacher to teachContinue reading “Thursday, July 20, 2023”