by Joy Dunlap | Feb 4, 2026 | Encouragement, Lessons along Life's Journey, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com We’ve all had those days – where life seems to go off course, relationships off-kilter, or whacky stuff happens – or we get whacked with the unexpected. If we’re not careful, our joy in the journey may start to dim. But when we focus...
by Joy Dunlap | Jan 17, 2026 | Encouragement, Fulfillment, Hope, Joy, Peace
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The water wasn’t flowing. The waterfalls in our yard feature were silent, unmoving. No longer were they providing the refreshment and the delight previously found in them, enjoyed by us and others. We had kept filling it up with...
by Joy Dunlap | Dec 4, 2025 | Growth, Power, Strength, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Who’s on the throne in your life? Is it empty? Occupied by an intruder? Are you in it? As I strolled past the mall’s holiday display of Santa’s greeting area, I noticed the large throne in the center was empty. The décor around...
by Joy Dunlap | Nov 10, 2025 | Encouragement, Lessons along Life's Journey, Serve, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Marching in the Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham, Alabama as a member of the high kick team of a local high school was a notable experience! Now in its 78th year, the National Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham is touted as the...
by Joy Dunlap | Oct 30, 2025 | Courage, Hope, Peace
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Alone in the house, I jolted awake from a deep sleep. Had I heard something? Someone? Sleeping on my side, my eyes opened to look straight into the ensuite bathroom. Two round eyes stared back at me. I gasped and froze. Startled by...
