by Joy Dunlap | Jul 7, 2022 | Courage, Lessons along Life's Journey, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The Superior view was in front of me, but unconsciously I found myself looking instead at the manmade tile and walls boxing me in. When I discovered what they called a tepidarium at the ship’s stern while on our Great Lakes cruise,...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 23, 2022 | Joy, Lessons along Life's Journey, Love, Peace, Thankful, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Forgive me, Mom, for this writing as I know you weren’t someone who sought attention, but on this 25th anniversary of your move to heaven, I know you’ve been in the presence of the grandest of glory that can ever be experienced. Your...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 16, 2022 | Encouragement, Joy, Peace, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com “This is My Father’s World” plays in my mind especially around Father’s Day. As a youth, I remember joining my voice with others in our church congregation as the organist and pianist played the familiar tune found in our hymnals. To...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 13, 2022 | Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Flag Day falls on June 14 between Memorial Day and Independence Day. Being sandwiched in between two prominent holidays, the celebration of the flag’s birthday doesn’t get much attention, but some towns hold parades, and people are...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 7, 2022 | Growth, Prayerful, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com I thought I knew the way to the prayer garden. But when we got to the fork in the road – actually there were three possible options – I wasn’t as confident. Since it had been more than a year since I’d been to the prayer garden, I...
