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 6, 2021 | abundant life, All is Ours Day, encouragement, gratitude, grief and loss, morning walks, special days
I’ve been fascinated lately by unusual days on the calendar. No, I don’t mean one day the temperatures call for a tall glass of iced tea while considering spring planting, and the next day we’re curling up with a cup of hot chocolate reading a good book. Those...
by Marilyn Nutter | Jun 2, 2020 | challenging days, encouragement, hope, new normal, pandemic
“Are you willing to assume your position?” About a year and a half ago, at a women’s retreat, LaTan Roland Murphy challenged us to be courageous and answer that question. Two hundred women had personal interpretations and questions. “What is my position, why would I...
by Marilyn Nutter | Mar 29, 2020 | challenging days, encouragement, pandemic, peace, scriptures of hope
The past two weeks have seen a dramatic change in life as we knew it. I’ve been fortunate to communicate via technology with friends and family, and heard phrases, “cabin fever” “new normal”, and “children are restless.” One...
by Marilyn Nutter | Mar 16, 2020 | encouragement
It was seven years ago, but I remember as if it happened yesterday. I attended a large gathering with friends to hear a well-known speaker. Before he began to teach, he invited us to close our eyes so he could pray for us. I thought it would be a short prayer, but...
by Marilyn Nutter | Feb 10, 2020 | encouragement, time, Valentine's Day
Before Christmas supplies reached 50% off sales, the next consumer event appeared. Pink and red decorations covered shelves, and card displays reminded us of Valentine’s Day. A day designated as an opportunity to show love, affection, and friendship sees excited...
