by Joy Dunlap | May 1, 2025 | Encouragement, Growth, Learning and Living, Serve
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Sometimes it only takes one. The bright red rose began to bloom in my garden just before Easter. Its bud held promise. When that rose finally opened in its fullness, it was gasp-worthy! Layers of beauty surrounded by green leaves...
by Joy Dunlap | Apr 16, 2025 | Forgiveness, Learning and Living, Love, Power, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Oh, what delight when my friend placed the cross in my hands. That cross had been crafted personally for me as a gift. Mounted on a sturdy wooden cross, four translucent shells etched in gold followed its shape. I thought about the...
by Joy Dunlap | Dec 8, 2024 | Growth, Hope, Learning and Living, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com How can mittens make us think about Christmas – and God’s design? After years of creating quizzes on various holiday/winter topics from music to movies, hot chocolate and tea, and Winter Olympics and New Year’s Eve activities, I...
by Joy Dunlap | Nov 10, 2024 | Courage, Encouragement, Learning and Living, Serve, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Veterans Day is different in so many ways. Many holidays honor people from the past, celebrate historical happenings, or promote clever marketing concepts. Veterans Day is a day designed to to say “Thank You” as we honor men and...
by Joy Dunlap | Mar 7, 2024 | Learning and Living, Peace, Power, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. What looked like a white marble lion sculpture atop our neighbor’s semi-circle firepit was actually their new half and half – Anatolian Shepherd and Pyrenees dog. On the highest surface in 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...
