Boundless Hope Dressed in Everyday Clothes

Posted on December 16, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

One reason that I love photographs is that they frame life in beautiful, small, graspable visions. Putting the usual in the lens in an unusual or lovely way. Seeing what we think of as ordinary and making it extraordinary. We know that we are surrounded by beauty and joy, but seeing it captured on camera immortalizes it somehow, helps it to stay fixed and perfect in our minds. Hope and joy are around us everywhere; we just have to be able to recognize them in their everyday clothes. Slainte, Lisa

The Way It Looks

Posted on December 12, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

The old priory wall is tall; I am not. In fact, I look positively wee in comparison. Which I say with a certain amount of glee, as I’ve never considered myself wee at any point! 🙂

My Christmas to-do list is huge; my time and energy is not. But is getting it all done really the point?

Life is here and now, and seems big. But eternity with God lasts forever, and from what I’ve read, sounds amazingly stress-free and joyful. And when I’m there, looking back, this will all seem wee.

“Living simply means concentrating on what’s important in light of eternity, and not taking the rest of life too seriously.” -Annie Chapman

Blessings, Lisa

What Kind of Light Person Are You?

Posted on December 5, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

This morning, one of my Facebook friends posted pictures of her tree, all beautifully lit in blue lights. She said, “Yes, we are “those” kind of people who use blue lights!” I was instantly intrigued….what “kind” of people use what color lights in their home? My Nannie and Granddaddy always had blue lights on their tree, and it felt so peaceful and calming. We use clear twinkly lights in our home, but I stare longingly at multicolored lights, giant bulbs, electric candle lights. I love them all. So here’s your poll….what color lights do you use in your decorating for Christmas? And if you care to comment on your deep psychological reasonings for doing so, feel free! 🙂 Slainte, Lisa

Follow The Light

Posted on December 4, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Christmas is a season full of light. Sparkly lights on Christmas trees, lit garlands wound up staircases, bright stars, garishly-lit yards with every color light under the sun. And we are fascinated by them; it’s hard to draw your eyes away. Seeing the lights, the child in all of us comes out for a moment….”Ooohh, look at that!”

On the very first Christmas, the three kings from far away lands saw an amazing star…full of light and one that had never been seen before. It moved them, literally, across many miles in search of the reason for the great wondrous light. It led them to Jesus, and they worshiped. They knew that the Light had come. “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.” ~Matthew 2:10-11a

Search for Him; He’s waiting at the door for you to open it. And you will see Light like you’ve never seen before. 🙂 Blessings, Lisa

Bird On A Winter Beach

Posted on December 2, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

I love winter at the ocean. Yes, it can be cold and windy, but the beach is empty and ours for just a little while. Except for the birds who love it all year round. This little guy was chilling out by the waves (almost looks like he’s napping), and then showed off his amazing flying skills to the camera.

Wherever you are on this Monday morning, breathe deeply of the air around you, see what beauty you can find, and smile. Because we can. Isn’t life an amazing thing? 🙂 Slainte, Lisa

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