by Joy Dunlap | Jul 1, 2020 | Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The spirit of Christmas, the truth of Christmas, and the joy of Christmas can be experienced every day. Last year, the post I wrote called 12 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in July caught the attention of many and still continues to...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 23, 2020 | Encouragement, Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Stuck in between? Sounds like a mammogram, right? Uncomfortable. Painful. Worrisome. Rarely are “in-betweens” in life satisfying. In fact, they’re often emotional minefields we can’t wait to escape. Right now, some of us are...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 4, 2020 | Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com While walking on a peaceful trail this week, I came close to stepping on a snake. A poisonous one. That unexpected sighting brought me to a full stop! Only a few steps further…and I would have inadvertently put my foot right on its...
by Joy Dunlap | May 28, 2020 | Peace
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Peace. We search for it in our lives. We want it in our families and friendships. We hope for it in our country and in our world. But what exactly is abiding peace in our own lives and how can we have it even in the midst of...
by Joy Dunlap | May 20, 2020 | Peace
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Where do we find peace? In a place? A passion? A purpose? Think back to a time when the sense of peace seemed strong. What comes to mind? Hiking in the woods surrounded by soaring trees as light peeks through? Walking in a garden...