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 | Jul 13, 2019 | Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com “Christmas in July” is a popular marketing and shopping concept, but what if we made it more? Surprise your family and friends or yourself with these fun and meaningful ways to celebrate Christmas this July. You might remind...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 17, 2019 | Joy, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com “Decluttering in our house? Seems like fiction,” my husband said with a grin (or was it a grimace?) when I shared this writing topic. Don’t worry. He’s definitely still in the KEEP category. What should we throw out? Pass on? Keep?...
by Joy Dunlap | Apr 2, 2019 | Fulfillment, Joy-Full, Strength, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comWe’ve all been there. Deflated. The promotion we expected doesn’t come.The pregnancy we hoped for doesn’t happen.The raise we worked for isn’t given. Our team doesn’t make it to the playoffs.Our son or daughter gets rejected by a...
by Joy Dunlap | Mar 4, 2019 | Fulfillment, Purpose, Thankful, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comWhat if we sacrifice time for Lent? We say we never have enough time or enough hours in the day. “I’m just so busy,” are words we often hear and sometimes voice. We rush from place to place, activity to activity, event to event,...
by Joy Dunlap | Feb 11, 2019 | Love, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comHeart shapes are everywhere – both on shelves and online! Doughnut shops hawk crème-filled hearts. While traditional boxes of chocolates are plentiful, heart-shaped bagels, brownies, cheesecakes, cookies and lollipops are also...