Pass On the Tune

Posted on July 24, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

Irish music is an oral tradition, passed on through the generations, learned by listening and doing. Here is a dear man who sat outside of the Rock of Cashel in County Cork, playing his accordian joyfully for the passersby. Joshua was fascinated, and this generous soul invited him to sit down and play awhile with him. It didn’t matter that Joshua had never played an accordian in his life; this man’s open and sharing spirit encouraged Joshua to feel as if he could. As my little guy pushed keys and squeezed away, the man nodded in time and tapped his foot. What a wonderful thing, and what a wonderful memory.

Share what you love to do with some little soul today, and watch their sweet face. Pass on your tune. Slainte, Lisa

The Impulse to Soar, Part Two

Posted on July 23, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

This is a reprint of an older blog about Fungi, the amazing Fungi dolphin. I saw a beautiful video of him today that I had to share with you. He has lived 30 years in Dingle Bay now, and he’s so friendly. Please take the time to watch…he will make you wonder all over again at the marvel of God’s creations. Slainte, Lisa

“One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.” -Helen Keller

Fungi, the Dingle dolphin, feel the impulse to soar, and he does so magnificently.

I have days when I just go through the motions: get up, make breakfast, walk the dog, etc. I don’t see the small beautiful things that God is putting all around me to show me that He’s there, that He cares, that He loves me. But some days, I wake up and I still do all those things, but by the grace of God, He somehow awakens me to those small wonders. I feel the impulse to soar. I have that sense that God is right there beside me and that He will help me to be more like Him, little by little. We are made in the image of God, and a little of His awesome creativity has been put into each of us.

As I have gotten older, I am slowly learning not to really trust my ups and downs of emotions (this is extremely hard for me). But still, it is an amazing feeling when I do feel and sense God’s reality, that there is more to life than what I see right in front of me. And that reality is that if I love and trust Him, I will soar and fly and have strength for the road ahead.

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

Slainte, Lisa

Amazing Talent for your Thursday…Two Choices

Posted on July 19, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

For your Thursday’s listening enjoyment, I present Cara Dillon and her outstanding band, or…see below. Check out the awesome low whistle solos in the middle and ending of the song.

For those of you who prefer a more pastoral video, here are some sheep, who may be talking, may be singing, or just may be hungry. Regardless, they are cute and entertaining. 🙂

Sing your own beautiful song today…however the sound comes out. Slainte, Lisa

Wings of the Wind

Posted on July 14, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

Joshua on Bray’s Head, Ireland. Off in the sea is Skellig Michael, ancient home of a monastery.

“Wings of the Wind”

Who made the water to flow from the mountain?

Birds flying by to nest beside their shores

You made the earth to satisfy Your people

In Your hand, there’s only good

There is the sea, so vast & spacious

Full of more creatures than we could ever know

Who controls the waves & takes care of His people?

You can renew the face of the earth.

Praise You, Lord, oh my soul

Oh Lord my God, You are so great

You wrap Yourself in Light unending

And You ride the wings of the wind

(from Flight of Freedom, c 2012 Lisa Lyons)

I am overwhelmed with His goodness and His creativity. He makes things beautiful, full of purpose. And His travels are on the wings of the wind. Slainte, Lisa

Shameless Plug

Posted on July 12, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

The new CD is here! I’m very excited, and hope that you will like the new songs and be encouraged. This will be a “shameless plug” post, and for that, I apologize. 🙂

The CD is available via check or paypal via this website, just click on the “Flight of Freedom” tab at the top of my home page. It also will be available on Amazon and itunes this weekend, hopefully. Those of you who live locally, the CD is at the Culpeper United Methodist Church office and Kk’s on the corner of Davis and Main St.

What does it sound like? Is it any good? Why should I buy it? These are all questions I ask myself before buying a new CD. I honestly cannot answer any of these questions very well; everytime I hear it I think, “Well, there’s me again.”

It sounds like….someone who loves love, and God, and Ireland, and music, especially celtic music.

It is as good as I can make it with what God has given me at this time…I pray it’s good enough to encourage you in your walk.

Should you buy it? I should say yes, but that is totally up to you. 🙂

Ok, tomorrow I will be as back to normal as I am able. Thanks for reading and considering. 🙂 Slainte, Lisa

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