How a Step of Faith Can Help in the Pursuit of Your Dreams
by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce “By faith, Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family.” Hebrews 11:7 “By faith, Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive… { keep reading }
How Being Professional Can Help You Achieve Your Dreams
by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce Presenting yourself in a professional manner will increase your chances of advancing in the pursuit of your dreams. Acting in a business-like manner will show agents, editors, and publishers that you are serious about your writing… { keep reading }
What to Do While Waiting on God to Fulfill Your Dreams
by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce You may wonder why it’s taking God so long to answer your prayers. You feel you’re following His leading, but nothing is happening—no agent, no contest awards—only rejections and disappointments. God is working behind the scenes… { keep reading }
How a Positive Attitude Can Help in the Pursuit of Your Dreams
by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce Sometimes it’s hard to be positive after receiving several rejection notices, failing to procure the agent you desire, or spending numerous hours on a chapter to have it dissected negatively in a critique group. Bouncing back… { keep reading }
How Christmas Movies Encouraged the Pursuit of My Dreams
by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce We often wonder if the energy and sacrifice necessary to pursue our dreams are worth the effort. Two Christmas movies I watched revealed the unhappiness of characters who had abandoned their dreams. After realizing the source… { keep reading }
The Difference Between New Year’s Resolutions and Goals
by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce Every New Year we make resolutions, such as eating healthy, exercising, spending more time with family, going to bed earlier, and getting up earlier. Discouragement sets in when we abandon these resolutions within a few weeks… { keep reading }
Why Perseverance Is Important in Pursuing the Dreams God Has Placed in Your Heart
by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce To persevere means to keep doing something even though it is difficult. In God’s Word, Paul advises us “Let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 Following are some reasons… { keep reading }
How to Enjoy the Holidays Despite Illness
by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce The mere thought of shopping, baking, wrapping gifts, and decorating elicts exhaustion. Because of illness or age your body doesn’t have enough reserve energy to accomplish all these tasks. Following are some tips for enjoying the… { keep reading }
How to Stay Focused on Your Dreams During the Holidays
by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce It’s tempting to put your dreams on hold during the holidays—too much to do and not enough time. Preparing for and celebrating Christmas and New Year’s takes an enormous amount of time and energy. Decreasing the… { keep reading }
How Worship Can Help You Achieve Your Dreams
by Joyce Dunaway @DunawayJoyce Worshiping the Creator of the universe and every living creature—including us—brings us joy and peace. Instead of patting ourselves on the back for a job well-done, praise God who has given us life and the ability… { keep reading }