by Joy Dunlap | Feb 11, 2024 | Growth, Lessons along Life's Journey, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com People know what they’re here for – and they’re excited about it. Clapping. Cheering. Chanting. Trumpets and other instruments blast out songs that spark energy and uplift the spirit. In the student section, chants and hand motions...
by Joy Dunlap | Jan 23, 2024 | Encouragement, Hope, Peace, Strength
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com What do you expect this year to bring? What can you count on? We may set goals, establish resolutions, pick words of the year, and dive into new activities to try to make life better. Expectations may be that if we do X, Y might...
by Joy Dunlap | Aug 10, 2023 | Growth, Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com I was soaring on a spiritual high after hearing the inspiring words of Christian speakers and writers, spending time in community prayer, and enjoying good times and connection at an incredible conference. Then… Stuck on the runway....
by Joy Dunlap | Jul 18, 2023 | Growth, Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Have you ever gone through your closet and discovered something amazing you forgot you had? This past weekend, I reorganized some drawers and hanging items in my closet that had become disarrayed between my packing and traveling....
by Joy Dunlap | Jul 11, 2023 | Fulfillment, Hope, Peace, Rescue
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The pain jabbing in my leg muscle and hip kept waking me up at night. When I walked, the pain radiated. Trying not to limp proved difficult in my own strength, despite my best efforts to try to focus one foot in front of the other....