Tag Archives: happiness

The Serious Business of Joy

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I heard a quote by Gareth Gilkeson of Rend Collective, a praise band out of Northern Ireland, that really made me stop and think.

“We need to get down to the serious business of joy….seriousness is not one of the fruits of the spirit, but joy is.”

I love, love, love, love this.  Oh, did I mention that I love this?  🙂  Too many stony-faced Christians (and yes, I’ve been guilty of this on occasion); not enough pure, unadulterated, all-encompassing, I-can’t-believe-Jesus-loves-me JOY!

“God’s peace is joy resting.  His joy is peace dancing.” (F.F. Bruce)  Dance in your spirit today….the God who made the whole entire immense universe cares about you.  No matter what problems you are facing, and we all have big ones sometimes, that is something to hold on to…something to bring you joy.  Blessings, Lisa

 

Instant Smile Inducer

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Feeling sad, feeling grumpy, feeling weighted down?  Give this video a few minutes of your time, and you’ll be smiling.  You might even be dancing, who knows?  😉  Smiling dogs, happy music, what’s not to like?  Have a happy day!  First day of SPRING!!!!  Yippee!!!!!  Slainte, Lisa

Looking for a Place to Shine

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Since I was a little girl, I have been drawn to the light.  To the sunshine, to smiling people, to laughter, to music, to water dancing diamonds in the day.  My soul cries out for those things and needs them like food.  God calling out to me….that’s how He does it.  With light and beauty and music; all saying “I’m here…I’m here.”  Today I’m going to try to be one of those sparkly, smiley people; with His help, I’m going to look for my place to shine. 🙂  Blessings, Lisa

**  If you want to hear an awesome song that was my inspiration today, check it out:  http://youtu.be/eLI31IQeB04  Love Claire Bowen!

 

Flying On Your Swing

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Do you remember this?  Flying higher and higher on your swing until you felt like you were a bird or Peter Pan or some other invincible flying object?  The best of times, for me as a child, was swinging on my swing.

May your weekend be filled with invigorating breezes, sun on your face, and a smile in your heart.  Fly.  🙂  Slainte, Lisa

Happy Slacker

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North Point, Barbados

North Point, Barbados

Yes, I’ve been a slacker, and no, I’m not sad about it. My husband and I just had a wonderful 25th anniversary trip to the Southern Caribbean, where we recharged, refreshed, and relaxed. Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their summer. I will now do my best to become a good little blogger again. 🙂 Blessings, Lisa

Bathsheba, Barbados

Bathsheba, Barbados