Life Preserver

Posted on March 19, 2014 by lyonsroarforgod

When I’m on a boat or ship, I like seeing the life preserver rings and lifeboats scattered about the ship. Not only are they interesting, but they are comforting. If the boat has trouble, we have a plan. And knowing that we have a plan, I can relax and enjoy my time on the boat.

In life, it’s not always so easy. I look about frantically for the life preserver ring, for the lifeboat that will magically whisk me away from troubles. Being a Christian is not a magic cure for “no more troubles.” In fact, Jesus said once, “In this world you will have trouble.” But then He finished by saying, “But take heart, for I have overcome the world.”(John 16:33) He’s bigger than what I see now; His gaze and reach and scope is so much more. He’s there to rescue me, save me, and keep me from drowning, but these everyday troubles sometimes remain because He knows that it strengthens me and makes me more like Him. He saves me completely and utterly, but the magnitude of that will not be fully seen until I am with Him one day. And I will be utterly amazed at the enormity of His rescue. Blessings, Lisa

“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.” ~Psalm 91:14-15

Soft Dunes

Posted on March 18, 2014 by lyonsroarforgod

Irish dunes

I love sand dunes almost as much as I love rocks. Dunes have many similar qualities that intrigue and comfort me: They’re usually bigger/taller than me. They provide protection and shelter. But unlike rocks that I love to climb upon and sit on, dunes change shapes. They are more delicate in their protection. They are vulnerable to the wind and rain in a way that rocks are not. So as much as I am tempted sometimes, I don’t climb and sit on dunes. I take the path around them, and marvel at the sand mountain that God has placed there. So many wonders that He has made. 🙂 Have a blessed day! Lisa

“But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.” ~Psalm 5:11

Outer Banks Dunes, North Carolina

Fun, Food, Frolic, Festivities, Family

Posted on March 17, 2014 by lyonsroarforgod

It was a big weekend around here. A local St. Patrick’s Day parade, dinner and music at McMahon’s, making lots of soda bread and scones (and the eating of them afterwards!). Hope you all have a blessed St. Patrick’s Day today, and enjoy your friends and family! 🙂 Lisa

Irish traditional music session at McMahon’s

Amy found a giant leprechaun wandering about the place. 😉

Vintage Fire Truck

Finnegan got to go also! 🙂

Irish Dancers

Sitting By the Riverbank

Posted on March 12, 2014 by lyonsroarforgod

Sometimes I want to take on the world, walking vigorously, exploring all there is to see. But other days I just want to sit by the riverbank and watch it flow. Listen to the waters flowing over the rocks, watch the birds overhead in flight, rest my body in the soft green grass. Both ways have merit and worth, just differently. Action and thought. Both integral parts of this thing that God has given us….life. “He leads me beside the still waters; He restores my soul.” ~Psalm 23:2b-3a

Blessings for your day, Lisa

Down the Path

Posted on March 10, 2014 by lyonsroarforgod

Here are two pathway pictures taken in the Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo, NC. Do you prefer the winding path where you can’t see the end, or the straight path, where the end is clearly visible? I have to say that I prefer the winding one, although in life, I always feel that I want to know what’s going to happen. But maybe I really don’t…life is so much the better for the surprises, the “wow, I didn’t expect that”, the bends and turns and beauty discovered after time. And so this is what my brain is thinking about on a Monday morning….I think another cup of coffee is in order. 😉 Slainte, Lisa

“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” ~Psalm 25:4

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Lisa Lyons

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