by Joy Dunlap | Apr 5, 2021 | Growth, Lessons along Life's Journey, Rescue
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Decayed. Cracked. Damaged. The gouges ran deep inside. Several boards on our deck showed signs of storms, weight, and daily wear, so we decided to replace the ones that were severely messed up. After the craftsman replaced the old...
by Joy Dunlap | Feb 18, 2021 | Lessons along Life's Journey, Love, Serve, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Being lent something hasn’t always worked out well for me – or the one who loaned it. The smell permeating my house made it difficult to breathe. In less than 30 minutes, about 35-40 people were due to arrive at our house for an...
by Joy Dunlap | Feb 15, 2021 | Lessons along Life's Journey, Purpose, Strength, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com On this Presidents Day, let’s look back at how some past Presidents chose to incorporate God in their messages. These selected quotes from U.S. Presidents share some of their references about the Bible, God’s supremacy, and justice. ...
by Joy Dunlap | Jan 25, 2021 | Lessons along Life's Journey, Strength
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com I left part of myself behind in 2020. Literally. 35 pounds of me. Turns out that hauling around 30 extra pounds is like carrying 40 boxes of butter or 9 bags of sugar, or … one Islandic sheepdog. What I really wonder is how many fast...
by Joy Dunlap | Jan 8, 2021 | Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com When we make the journey in life less about what we want and more about the people on the path, the encounters and experiences grow our hearts. Surprised, humbled and delighted when “The Journey” won first place in the short story...
by Joy Dunlap | Nov 11, 2020 | Hope, Lessons along Life's Journey, Peace, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Veterans Day sends a message not only of gratitude, but also of the value of service before self. Our veterans didn’t sign up for military service to get rich or gain recognition. Why then did they serve? To make a difference. To...
