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 | Oct 23, 2020 | Peace, Strength, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Trick or Treat isn’t just a holiday happening. It’s a heart happening and a mindset choice year-round. Many tricks we deal with in life come from unexpected episodes in health, relationships, career and home maintenance. A natural...
by Joy Dunlap | Aug 21, 2020 | Encouragement, Hope, Lessons along Life's Journey, Strength
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com My friend’s story is one of bravery and belief. Yes, it’s a story about how she dealt with cancer, but it’s more than that. It’s about facing fear, relying on faith and holding onto hope in a time of...
by Joy Dunlap | Aug 7, 2019 | Strength, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com When we’re in the midst of discouragement, what helps us summon the courage within us? In our minds and in the world, the clamor of chaos, worry and concern roar. Headlines blare. Conversations flare. Terrorist threats. Suicide...
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...