Fairy Glen

Posted on June 21, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

Ever since I was a little girl, I have wanted to believe in wee folk, fairies, wood elves, whatever you like to call the sprightly creatures. My rational mind tells me that this is foolishness; yet my thoughts easily go back to playing in the woods, laying out little half nut-shells for their beds under the trees when I visited glens like this one near Killarney, Ireland.

Call it too many viewings of “Peter Pan” as a child, or simply a yearning to fly in heaven one day. God has placed in me an intense desire to fly someday…whether in a plane, or better yet, free-flying like a bird. I have these amazing flying dreams where I can fly, and I never want to wake up. Others in my immediate family have had these kind of dreams also, and they are a big hit with all of us. How about any of you? Had any awesome flying dreams lately? If so, please share. If not, please don’t laugh out loud too raucously. 🙂 Slainte, Lisa

Antiquity Looks Outward

Posted on June 20, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

Old looks toward the new, wishing it would slow down and enjoy its newness.

The new tends to ignore the old, until it realizes that in a few short years, it will be old as well.

The new house, the old castle, the same beautiful land that God has made. Both with worth and stories and hopefully, filled with love.

Have fun filling your new or old home with love today. Slainte, Lisa

It’s A Small World, Ireland Edition

Posted on June 16, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

We just returned from a fun family vacation to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. And I must be a big kid, because I had just as good a time as my 5 year old daughter. 🙂 My very favorite rides are the two I loved as a child, “Peter Pan’s Flight” and “It’s a Small World.” The first ride goes without saying…”FLYING!!!” And Small World has all of those wonderful little dolls dressed up from around the world, singing to me in their languages as I float along peacefully in my little boat. When we got to Ireland’s part, I had to laugh at the stereotypical representation of leprechauns and pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, but I still loved it.

I’m sorry if I have now caused you to sing “It’s a small world” in your head all day; you could always hum “You can fly; you can fly; you can fly” instead if you prefer. 🙂

Slainte, Lisa

God’s Teardrops

Posted on June 14, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

Rain in Ireland

Does God feel what we feel? Does He understand what it means to be human, to cry, to laugh, to dance, to mourn? I believe that He does.

Jesus wept when confronted with the sorrow of his friends Mary & Martha at the death of their brother Lazarus, even though He knew He would raise him back to life. He had great compassion.

God let Jesus walk this road with us so He would understand completely what we go through each day in this life. And it is wonderful to know that He knows. “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

Slainte, Lisa