by Joy Dunlap | Mar 16, 2023 | Courage, Lessons along Life's Journey, Rescue
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Yes, I kissed the Blarney Stone. Not because I believed that stone would do anything (which I don’t) and not because I believed it has any special power (which it doesn’t) but because I wanted to experience it for myself. To see this...
by Joy Dunlap | Mar 8, 2023 | Courage, Fulfillment, Growth, Learning and Living, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The words and lives of many women throughout time have pointed others to the love of God, and the peace and joy found by trusting and walking with Him. Like water flowing in a forest stream shaping the banks and the rocks, feeding...
by Joy Dunlap | Mar 1, 2023 | Forgiveness, Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The seeds situation reveals another reason I wouldn’t be comfortable as a criminal. My heart was pounding. I could feel the heat racing to my face as my blood pressure escalated. I realized my mistake shortly before I reached the...
by Joy Dunlap | Feb 21, 2023 | Lessons along Life's Journey, Love, Serve, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com I didn’t deserve the gift but it made an impact. Clutching three books in my arms, I was in line to buy some last minute gifts to give my husband that day. Only one person was in front of me at the bookstore, and she was in a...
by Joy Dunlap | Feb 13, 2023 | Love
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Words of love and friendship in card art soar for Valentine’s Day! Greeting cards are the second most popular item given, accounting for about 40% of the gifts for the heart-hugging holiday. Candy leads the way at 57%, with flowers...