by Joy Dunlap | Apr 21, 2022 | Lessons along Life's Journey, Rescue
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The rainstorm caught us by surprise. My friend and I were strolling along in the expansive tourist gardens enjoying our visit together when the rain started with sprinkles and rapidly moved into a downpour. We seemed to be at the...
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 | Jan 7, 2022 | Encouragement, Hope, Rescue, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Change is often unexpected; other times we know it’s coming and even anticipate it. Last weekend we had unseasonably high temperatures in the mid-70s. Outdoor water aerobics, flip flops and summer shorts climate. By Monday it was...
by Joy Dunlap | Aug 15, 2021 | Lessons along Life's Journey, Rescue, Strength
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The hawk perched on the tree branch waiting patiently for its prey. Fascinated by its presence, I watched to see what it might do. My attention wandered, and in that moment of distraction, the predator swooped down and grabbed its...
by Joy Dunlap | Aug 5, 2021 | Encouragement, Hope, Lessons along Life's Journey, Rescue
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com We’ve all experienced attacks – some physical, some mental, some emotional, some spiritual. And some – well, they end up fitting every category. They start in one area and end up affecting us in various ways. Word assaults can...
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...