Author Archives: L. Lyden

God so loved “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”  John 3:16 This is probably the most awesome verse in the Bible.  Unfortunately, it is used and posted on billboards so much that we tend to readContinue reading “Monday, March 13, 2023”

Unchained And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained.  2 Timothy 2:9 I love this phrase and it is such an awesome and sobering thought to consider.  The Word of God cannot be chained or locked up.  God’sContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

Entangled No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. 2 Timothy 2:4 Wow!  This is quite a vivid picture and one worth considering for a minute.  Imagine being enlisted in the military, called up to active duty.  Think aboutContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

The Wind The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So, it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” John 3:8 You can’t see the wind, but you can sure see the effects of the wind.  Sometimes it is justContinue reading “Friday, March 10, 2023”

He knows what is in your heart He had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man. John 2:25 While Jesus was in Jerusalem during the Passover feast time, many came to Him for healings and miracles.  There were also many that came because they wanted to seeContinue reading “Thursday, March 9, 2023”

Cleanse your Temple When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen, and poured out the changers’ money and overturned the tables. John 2:14 In today’s reading, Jesus went to the temple in Jerusalem at Passover.  When He got to the temple,Continue reading “Wednesday, March 8, 2023”

He changes things When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. John 2:9 I’ve seen Him change things.  Things in this natural world supernaturallyContinue reading “Tuesday, March 7, 2023”

Come and see “And Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.”  John 1:46 Many of Jesus’ disciples were called personally by Jesus Himself, but some were brought to Him by the invitation of the other disciples.  Nathanael was invited to “come and see” by PhilipContinue reading “Monday, March 6, 2023”

Your part The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.  John 1:37 I was feeling very inadequate the other day.  I had compared myself to a well-known author and thought, “What do I have to offer?”  I wanted to wallow in my self-pity for a while, but first, I asked God about it.Continue reading “Friday, March 3, 2023”

Get Rid of Guilt “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 Jesus came to take away sin.   That means that God, through the blood of Jesus, has completely done away with the power of sin andContinue reading “Thursday, March 2, 2023”