SPEAKING JOYFULLY
Linger-land or Ladder-land?
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com “You’re in Linger-land,” I said to my friend who shared about her lack of progress on a long-time dream. Her idea has merit and could help others but she’s still at the starting gate. I recognized the signs of Linger-land. I have...
Repair and Restoration by Expert Hands
©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...
Celebrate Easter with Meaning – 24 Activities to Explore
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com “Love, the Easter Bunny” read the card that came with the basket of goodies I found on my front porch as a high school teenager. After the initial surprise and thrill of the gift, I wanted to know the who and the how. Curious about...
What do Salt and a Spiritual Walk Share?
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com In case you missed it, this past week was World Salt Awareness Week. When we think of salt, flavor and preservative usually come to mind. Yet thousands of practical uses exist for salt in our daily lives, and sodium is vital to our...
Boost Blooms and New Growth in the Yard and Heart
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com When new growth returns to our yards – and our hearts - the dormant and the dark give way as blooms push forth in the light. After enduring the dark, cold days of winter, multi-colored pansies seem heartier and stronger than ever....
Hurting Inside
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com People everywhere are hurting. Wearied by the demands of everyday life. Saddened by the loss of a loved one. Burdened by the destructive choices of a family member. Worried about paying the bills or feeding the family. Injured by the...
Messing Up What Was Lent
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Being lent something hasn’t always worked out well for me – or the one who loaned it. The smell permeating my house made it difficult to breathe. In less than 30 minutes, about 35-40 people were due to arrive at our house for an...
Words Presidents Spoke on God’s Power, Protection and Provision
©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. ...
14 Ways to Heart Happy
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Boost your heart-happy quotient! Stimulate the senses or serve others to make the heart happy! God designed our sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing not only for necessity, but also for delight! And, He knows the value in...
Drop Dirty Laundry for Wellness
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The pile of emotional and mental items we carry with us over the years weakens our wellness. Think of hauling a giant tub of dirty laundry around day after day. 30 lbs. of laundry can look like this….6 pairs of jeans, 4 button-down...