by Joy Dunlap | Jul 27, 2021 | Encouragement, Growth, Hope, Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The sunflower found its way into my hands in an unexpected way. While admiring dozens of sunflowers and zinnias at a nearby location, I mentioned to the planter how much I enjoyed them. The gardener told me all theirs had been grown...
by Joy Dunlap | Jul 7, 2021 | Joy, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Christmas in July is often promoted in marketing campaigns, but we can make it fun and meaningful too. For Christians, the celebration of what – and Who – Christmas is about has never been restricted to December; it’s a heart...
by Joy Dunlap | Jul 1, 2021 | Joy, Peace, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com We don’t have to limit our celebration to the Fourth of July! Celebrate freedom the entire weekend – and forever! Lest we think differing opinions are new to our nation, it is interesting to note that our nation’s Founding...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 19, 2021 | Growth, Lessons along Life's Journey, Strength
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com “Stand on the noodle with both feet. Do not hold on to anything around you.” The instructor called out those directions to all of us gathered in the pool for water aerobics. I well remember when I first heard those instructions years...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 8, 2021 | Growth, Lessons along Life's Journey, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The dog was in the driver’s seat. Behind the steering wheel, her furry face turned from the right to the left. Instead of looking forward most of the time, she kept glancing out the side window which had been powered down partway....
