by Joy Dunlap | Mar 8, 2023 | Courage, Fulfillment, Growth, Learning and Living, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The words and lives of many women throughout time have pointed others to the love of God, and the peace and joy found by trusting and walking with Him. Like water flowing in a forest stream shaping the banks and the rocks, feeding...
by Joy Dunlap | Nov 8, 2022 | Growth, Learning and Living, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Fall reminds us of the value of release – of letting go. As the leaves turn colors, change is taking place and prompting action. Leaves falling show us the need to release that which once brought oohs and aahs in order to make room...
by Joy Dunlap | Jul 7, 2022 | Courage, Lessons along Life's Journey, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The Superior view was in front of me, but unconsciously I found myself looking instead at the manmade tile and walls boxing me in. When I discovered what they called a tepidarium at the ship’s stern while on our Great Lakes cruise,...
by Joy Dunlap | Mar 9, 2022 | Growth, Hope, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com I found Malibu Barbie when going through boxes after my mom died. Wearing an aqua swimsuit and big bold sunglasses, Barbie’s missing a small section of her long blonde hair that at some point I must have decided to trim. I...
by Joy Dunlap | Mar 2, 2022 | Courage, Hope, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Who are the unrecognized women of the Bible, the ones whose names aren’t recorded but whose actions made an impact? The sick woman whose faith was evident as she touched the robe of Jesus knowing His power was enough to heal her. The...
by Joy Dunlap | Jan 13, 2022 | Lessons along Life's Journey, Purpose, Strength
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com When Alabama and Georgia faced off for the national football championship this year, several things happened that allowed the Bulldogs to win that title and trophy for the first time in more than 40 years. But one action stood out...
