Official Notification of a Hermit Crab

Posted on October 2, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Rightly so, you should be asking yourself, “what in the world is she talking about?” Yes, I am a hermit crab when it comes to my living preferences. Exhibit A for your consideration: This lovely village in St. Lucia where many people are probably happily aboding upon the steep inclines of the terrain.

Village in St. Lucia

But this little hermit crab feels rather claustrophobic at the thought of living so close together, and also I would be more than a bit nervous that my little house would just fall right off the side of the hill. 😉 I think that there is definitely truth to the whole country mouse/city mouse tale, and I am happy to be a country mouse for sure!

This manifests itself when we travel; my husband and I are instantly drawn to the country, to the space, to the rural scenes of the area. When we get to the cities, we look quickly, enjoy a good meal in a nice restaurant, and move on. Isn’t it amazing and marvelous how people are so different and unique? I have a good friend who’s very much the opposite. The thought of hanging out in the country is almost physically painful; she adores the city, the bustle, the activities. God is cool; He makes things for all of us different people to enjoy. Enjoy your country or your city to the fullest today! 🙂 Slainte, Lisa

Open water with nary a house in sight…ah yes 🙂

Colours of the Caribbean Sea

Posted on September 30, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

To ease the transition from our weekend to our Monday, I think some lovely Caribbean waters pictures are in order. 🙂 Check out all the differences in the colours. God is amazing and so artistic. Be blessed today, Lisa

Turquoise and sapphire of St. Maarten

Caribbean blue of Anguilla

Aquamarine of St. Kitts looking off towards Nevis

Green-blue of Antigua (with a tropical storm offshore)

Green-blue of Antigua (with a tropical storm brewing offshore)

“His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the river to the ends of the earth.” ~Zechariah 9:10b

The Adventurous Trail

Posted on September 27, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

“You are on an adventurous trail with Me. This is not an easy time, but it is nonetheless good – full of blessings as well as struggles. Be open to learning all that I want to teach you as you journey through challenging terrain. And be willing to let go of familiar comforts so you can say a wholehearted “Yes!” to this adventure. I will give you everything you need to cope with the challenges you face…..”

I had to share with all of you part of a little book that I heartily recommend. Jesus Today by Sarah Young. I read it every morning for my time with God, and it has helped to encourage me so much. (This is no small thing, because I am terrible about being regular with devotions.) The author has gone through some pretty challenging health struggles before writing this book, and uses the things she has learned from God along the journey. So look for it….it will definitely encourage you and remind you that you are never, ever alone. Slainte, Lisa

Sunny Vs. Soft Day

Posted on September 25, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Someone recently commented to me that most of my Ireland pictures were taken on cloudy/rainy/soft days. And I responded that for some reason I liked the pictures of Ireland taken on those soft days better than the sunny ones. Although, when we are in Ireland, I appreciate the warm sunny days so much. But there’s something about old castles, craggy mountainsides, and sheep in the foggy mist that hit me as just about perfect. 🙂 What do you think? Comment below. Here are two sets of similar pictures taken on two different days, with very different weather. Enjoy your sunny or soft day today. Slainte, Lisa

Soft day cliff

Sunny cliffside

Sunny day Ballycarberry castle ruin

Soft day castle ruin

Hill, Mountain

Posted on September 23, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Hill, mountain…whichever it is, it is beautiful, rocky, steep, and gives a feeling of forever, permanence. Like the ocean, it points to God and gives me great peace.

It’s not a hill, it’s a mountain
As we start out the climb
Listen for me, I’ll be shouting
Shouting to the darkness
Squeeze out sparks of light (U2)

May God bless your Monday with smooth hills, peace, and sparks of light. Slainte, Lisa

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