by Joy Dunlap | Nov 10, 2025 | Encouragement, Lessons along Life's Journey, Serve, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Marching in the Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham, Alabama as a member of the high kick team of a local high school was a notable experience! Now in its 78th year, the National Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham is touted as the...
by Joy Dunlap | Feb 11, 2024 | Growth, Lessons along Life's Journey, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com People know what they’re here for – and they’re excited about it. Clapping. Cheering. Chanting. Trumpets and other instruments blast out songs that spark energy and uplift the spirit. In the student section, chants and hand motions...
by Joy Dunlap | Aug 10, 2023 | Growth, Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com I was soaring on a spiritual high after hearing the inspiring words of Christian speakers and writers, spending time in community prayer, and enjoying good times and connection at an incredible conference. Then… Stuck on the runway....
by Joy Dunlap | Jul 18, 2023 | Growth, Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Have you ever gone through your closet and discovered something amazing you forgot you had? This past weekend, I reorganized some drawers and hanging items in my closet that had become disarrayed between my packing and traveling....
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 8, 2023 | Fulfillment, Lessons along Life's Journey, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com “No, that doesn’t look good.” “Move this way.” “It’s better when you’re facing the light.” Friends – longtime and new – kept shifting and moving trying to secure good photos with each other in a conference facility better lit...
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...
