SPEAKING JOYFULLY
Springtime Musing
©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...
Can Building Block Our View?
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comA construction vehicle thwarted my plan to wow my visiting friend with an impressive view of Duke’s majestic chapel on campus.Likewise, our view of the splendor, wisdom and power of God can...
Deflated Not Defeated
©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...
A Sheep Discovery
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comDuring a detour from an organized exploration of Edinburgh, Scotland, I discovered Dolly the sheep. Castles and historic sites had been a treat to see during the bus tour, but we were happy to learn we would have 45...
When Ladders Attack
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comBright and sunny was the day and so was my attitude. Feeling good about an errand I’d run, I was heading home and looking forward to a relaxing evening. Driving about 65 mph on the highway in...
Distinguishing Marks
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comG.I. Joe action figures launched in February 1964 with a soldier, sailor, pilot and marine. The developer, Hasbro, wisely copyrighted a scar on the right cheek and imprinted a trademark on the right buttock of...
Sacrifice Time for Lent
©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...
Life-Enhancing Arrivals Worth Remembering
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.comWonder which life-enhancing arrivals in February affected your life? Although February is best known for Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and Black History Month, it also boasts several...
Charm School Graduate?
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The “Store Closing†sign at Sears triggered the rewind button in my mind taking me back decades to my Sears Charm School days. Recently, I saw the Sears School for Young Charmers binder...
Heart-shaped Love Gifts
©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,...