by Marilyn Nutter | Jan 23, 2023 | Encouragement and growth, God's faithfulness, God's goodness, God's promises, hope in God, new year, New Year's resolutions, priorities
Colorful graphics and “Happy New Year” written in fancy fonts, crossed my social media. TV and radio announcers echoed the greeting with hopes that the year would hold health and good things for all. Store clerks, even though not excited about working on January 1,...
by Marilyn Nutter | Apr 4, 2022 | challenging days, comfort, decisions, disappointments, Encouragement and growth, expectations, faith, focus in challenges, God's promises, Gpd's faithfulness
It’s part of my Italian heritage to be sure no one leaves the table hungry. After dinner with family last week, I pulled out containers to store leftovers. I grabbed one container and looked for a matching lid, then two, then more. I stared at the assortment. Not a...
by Marilyn Nutter | Aug 23, 2021 | 2 Peter 1:3, disappointments, encouragement, Encouragement and growth, extraordinary treasure of generosity, faith, God's faithfulness, God's nearness, God's promises, grief and loss
Surprises in the weather often send us to a change of plans. One June, our family drove up the east coast from Virginia to Maine. The further north we drove, the temperature dropped. When we stopped for dinner and saw a woman exiting the restaurant wearing a heavy...
by Marilyn Nutter | Apr 19, 2021 | Abba, abundant life, Bible promises, Encouragement and growth, God's faithfulness
Last week, my five-year-old grandson came to my house to play Wii bowling. Yes, it’s the dinosaur of electronic games and despite its age, in excellent working order. My sweet boy wanted to first play alone, then later with me, “to practice” and improve to compete...
by Marilyn Nutter | Feb 15, 2021 | abiding and remaining, abundant life, Encouragement and growth
Reflecting on changes 2020 brought in daily living, relationships, and celebrations, each one of us can look back on disappointments—the trip that didn’t happen; or the opposite-sweet moments where we had smiles –finally hugging grandchildren. Perhaps we...
by Marilyn Nutter | Jan 20, 2020 | decisions, Encouragement and growth, Guidance and perspective, listening to God
Today I welcome Jeannie Waters as my guest blogger. Jeannie and I met at a writers’ conference several years ago. We continue to connect each week to pray together and share our writing journeys. I appreciate her wisdom and heart and share it with you today. You can...
