by Joy Dunlap | Mar 7, 2024 | Learning and Living, Peace, Power, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. What looked like a white marble lion sculpture atop our neighbor’s semi-circle firepit was actually their new half and half – Anatolian Shepherd and Pyrenees dog. On the highest surface in the...
by Joy Dunlap | Apr 21, 2023 | Joy, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Earth (or a derivative form) is mentioned 729 times in the Bible, more than love (686); good (610); and life (565). The word water? You’ll find it in Scripture 617 times. Fire (or a derivative) shows up 364. Earth Day began April...
by Joy Dunlap | Feb 21, 2023 | Lessons along Life's Journey, Love, Serve, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com I didn’t deserve the gift but it made an impact. Clutching three books in my arms, I was in line to buy some last minute gifts to give my husband that day. Only one person was in front of me at the bookstore, and she was in a...
by Joy Dunlap | Nov 22, 2022 | Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Thankful. Grateful. Blessed. That’s the message my lightweight, midnight blue, long-sleeved shirt carries, but the meaning isn’t lightweight at all! When we are truly thankful for the grace we’ve been given and the mercy we’ve...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 23, 2022 | Joy, Lessons along Life's Journey, Love, Peace, Thankful, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Forgive me, Mom, for this writing as I know you weren’t someone who sought attention, but on this 25th anniversary of your move to heaven, I know you’ve been in the presence of the grandest of glory that can ever be experienced. Your...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 16, 2022 | Encouragement, Joy, Peace, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com “This is My Father’s World” plays in my mind especially around Father’s Day. As a youth, I remember joining my voice with others in our church congregation as the organist and pianist played the familiar tune found in our hymnals. To...
