by Joy Dunlap | Feb 8, 2022 | Love, Rescue, Serve
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com It’s tough out there. In the world. Loneliness is increasing. Suicide rates are high. Close friendships are declining. Love is the answer. Love is the answer for the one who desperately needs someone to reach out. Love is the...
by Joy Dunlap | Dec 12, 2021 | Joy, Love, Peace, Tips for Living a Full Life, Uncategorized
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com “What was your favorite gift?” or “Which were the best gifts you received?” Those are questions I often ask as conversation starters during the holiday season. Answers range from dolls to electronics, along with the...
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 | May 6, 2021 | Encouragement, Growth, Lessons along Life's Journey, Love, Peace
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Wherever I looked it seemed as if people had a mother with them. Young children giggled as they held hands with their moms; college-aged daughters and their middle-aged moms talked and shopped together; elderly women shuffled slowly...
by Joy Dunlap | Feb 25, 2021 | Hope, Love, Peace, Rescue
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com People everywhere are hurting. Wearied by the demands of everyday life. Saddened by the loss of a loved one. Burdened by the destructive choices of a family member. Worried about paying the bills or feeding the family. Injured by the...
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...