by Marilyn Nutter | Nov 13, 2023 | abundant life, challenging days, change, comfort, decisions, encouragement, Encouragement and growth, focus in challenges, friendship, Guidance and perspective, one another, repeated words
Have you asked for directions and then repeated them to help you remember? I think the older I get, it’s harder for me to memorize and follow directions to a location. In school, we used mnemonic devices, memory aids that can be acronyms, sentences, or rhymes. I...
by Marilyn Nutter | Sep 18, 2023 | encouragement, flowers, God's faithfulness, God's goodness, gratitude, waiting
My friends and I were looking forward to traveling to one of the most spectacular places of natural beauty on earth- the Canadian Rockies. Flight times weren’t ideal with a 10:30 pm arrival in a new time zone, but we made the best of it. We landed in a connecting...
by Marilyn Nutter | Jul 31, 2023 | challenging days, comfort, encouragement, faith, God's nearness, God's promises, hope in God, hospital stay, illness
Today I welcome Andrea Merrill to my space. A fellow writer and neighbor in Travelers Rest, I couldn’t pass up asking her to share her story that I heard first hand over text and conversation. She offers finding hope and purpose in unexpected and difficult...
by Marilyn Nutter | Jun 12, 2023 | encouragement, friendship, fruit of the Spirit, growth, impatience, kindness, peace
Last time we talked about becoming and being, rather than rushing and doing. You can click here to read about our focus on patience. As promised, let’s take a look at other life qualities that let us slowly enjoy the ride in our interpersonal...
by Marilyn Nutter | Jul 5, 2022 | abiding and remaining, abundant life, Devotions, encouragement, faith, growth, Guidance and perspective, stillness in God
Several weeks ago, while having lunch with a friend I noticed something different. Finally, it registered. “You have new glasses,” I remarked. “Well, I have two pair. These are my dress glasses.” Dress glasses was a new concept. Having a spare pair if you rely...
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...
