by Joy Dunlap | Aug 24, 2021 | Joy, Joy-Full
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com “Your mom wanted to name you Joy, and she was right.” My dad voiced that sentiment many times in the years after my mom had traveled to her heavenly home. As I recently celebrated another birthday, I thought about mom’s desire and...
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 | May 19, 2021 | Growth, Joy, Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Damaged doesn’t have to mean defunct. The once lively and flourishing leaves of the hydrangeas now hung brown and brittle. Just days before, I had been rejoicing in the healthy, lush leaves and the multitude of tiny buds all...
by Joy Dunlap | May 12, 2021 | Joy, Lessons along Life's Journey, Love
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Over the past year, my husband surprised and delighted me with more than 25 flower bouquets. As I think back over that time, many of the actions he took reminded me of how God demonstrates His love for us and His presence with us....
by Joy Dunlap | Apr 20, 2021 | Encouragement, Joy, Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The unexpected – when bad – can deliver a punch that hits hard, bruising our lives. A 2 a.m. call awakens the mom and dad of a college-aged daughter to inform them of a serious accident. The sole provider for four young...
