by Joy Dunlap | Jul 18, 2019 | Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Minutes before midnight on a cold January evening, I drove alone to a nearby parking lot to experience an unobstructed view of the blood moon. My eyes lifted upward. Above, the orangish-red-colored moon seemed stamped in the sky’s...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 11, 2019 | Lessons along Life's Journey, Rescue
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com “I’m trying to help you,” I shouted. “Get out of here.” Over and over again, the insect fluttered its wings on the windowsill trying to get to where it wanted to go. Holding the broom high above my head, I pushed at the four-winged...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 4, 2019 | Lessons along Life's Journey, Prayerful, Rescue
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com “But because the road is long and the desire is great, I ask that our people devote themselves in a continuance of prayer. As we rise to each new day, and again when each day is spent, let words of prayer be on our lips, invoking Thy...
by Joy Dunlap | May 13, 2019 | Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comWhether traveling for business, pleasure – or on the journey of life, these travel tips can make the experience more enjoyable. Travel Light: The more packed the baggage you’re carrying, the less space you’ll have for new...
by Joy Dunlap | May 8, 2019 | Joy, Lessons along Life's Journey, Strength
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comIce meltsHearts softenI am here, says God.Tulips bloom Friendship startsI am here, says God.Roses bloom Souls uniteI am here, says God.Water flowsThirst quenchedI am here, says God.Fear findsDoubt disruptsI am here, says God.Storms...
by Joy Dunlap | Mar 26, 2019 | Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comDuring a detour from an organized exploration of Edinburgh, Scotland, I discovered Dolly the sheep. Castles and historic sites had been a treat to see during the bus tour, but we were happy to learn we would have 45 minutes to explore...