by Joy Dunlap | Oct 2, 2024 | Forgiveness, Growth, Peace, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The workman in our backyard held up a feather and pointed to it. “It’s a hawk feather,” I said through the glass in our sunroom. His eyes widened, and he pointed to the trees further back in our yard. I nodded. He looked up to the...
by Joy Dunlap | Aug 20, 2023 | Forgiveness, Learning and Living
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com HALF-PRICE read the small sign above one rack in the classy women’s boutique. I couldn’t believe it. My heart practically leapt in glee when I spotted a stunning dress for $333. I could already imagine wearing it. The price...
by Joy Dunlap | May 23, 2023 | Forgiveness, Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The stain was there, and nothing seemed close enough or strong enough to fix it. When I spotted that swath of blue paint covering the top of my foot, I knew I had done something wrong. But let’s back up a little. For the first time...
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...
