Stones Crying Out

Posted on August 23, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

Stones are everywhere in Ireland. Special ones, not so special ones. Remnants of some great castle, and remnants of simple cottages. Stones on the edge of a great sea cliff, and stones gathered throughout fields to contain the sheep and cattle. The Burren is so filled with stones that you cannot walk two inches without stepping on one.

I have been listening this morning to U2’s “Gloria” and “Rejoice”. Crying out in praise to God, making the choice to praise. It reminds me of the passage where Jesus is talking to all those religious leaders. The leaders are upset because His followers are praising God loudly for all His miracles that they had seen. Jesus says, “I tell you, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” (Luke 19:40)

The stones in this picture of Mizen Head are definitely crying out to God in their stark beauty. And I want to do the same. Slainte, Lisa

Dolphins Dancing for Joy

Posted on August 22, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

I just saw this on Irish Central and had to share it. These dolphins are so happy and full of joy; it will make you smile to watch them. They were off the coast of Donegal, and the article said it was rare to see this many dolphins in this area. Watch for the mother/baby swimming around around the 1:00 minute mark, and also the beautiful still shots in the sunset starting around 3:00 minutes.

“So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems..” (Gen. 1:21) 🙂 Slainte, Lisa

Source: http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Dance-of-the-dolphins—-50-dolphins-put-on-amazing-display-for-researchers-off-County-Donegal—VIDEO-166867566.html

The Beauty of a Dream

Posted on August 21, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

God is faithful, and He showed me that again this morning. Joshua, my oldest son, is going to James Madison University this morning, and I had been feeling rather blue about him not being around as much. Yes, I am so proud of him; yes, I am excited for him, and yes, I also know that we will still see him a lot. Yet, I found myself sitting around looking at pictures like this one…and you know the end result of that. $:\$

Joshua, age 7, on a ramble in Ireland.

Yesterday, I wrote this quote on J’s facebook wall:

“God gives us dreams a size too big so that we can grow in them.” – Anonymous

This morning, on my daily inspirational flip calendar, there was this:

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Coincidence or God’s reassurance & plans for Joshua? You know what I think. Then I went outside to walk my sweet dog, and there were angel rays..those beautiful sun beams that shine through the lifting fog and kiss the ground. And God knows that I love them. It was like He was speaking very loudly to me of His love and care for me and our whole family. So, to make a very long story shorter, I feel better…Joshua has exciting plans ahead, dreams to dream, and a purpose from God to fulfill. And I get to watch it unfold. How cool is that? 🙂 Slainte, Lisa

The “Donkeyman Brays” Email

Posted on August 20, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

Kevin O'Hara Last of the Donkey Pilgrims

Ok…I am officially excited! I got an email from the “Donkeyman”, Kevin O’Hara, wonderful author of “Last of the Donkey Pilgrims.” If you haven’t read it, read it! It’s a story of his journey around the entire ring of Ireland at the end of the 1970’s. It’s the story of his growth as a person, his relationship with a wonderful donkey named Missy, a glimpse into Irish life at that time, and a wonderful picture of the warmth of the Irish people he encountered along the way. Yes, I just used the word “wonderful” four times, and that was intentional. 🙂

I wrote him to let him know how much I liked the book, and he wrote back graciously and asked for one of my CD’s. Super cool! So now I am happy, and wanted to share some of that bubbly over-enthusiasm with all of you. If you like Ireland, travel stories, donkeys of any kind, and good storytelling, you will love “Last of the Donkey Pilgrims” by Kevin O’Hara.

http://www.amazon.com/Last-Donkey-Pilgrims-Kevin-OHara/dp/0765309831#_

Slainte, Lisa