by Marilyn Nutter | Dec 14, 2020 | Christmas, hope, pandemic
Most of us can tell the story from memory. As we watch a children’s Christmas program, we can anticipate the next scene, and if a child mixes up words and sequence, or fails to come in on cue, we chuckle. When a choir and congregation sing carols, we are swept away by...
by Marilyn Nutter | Aug 17, 2020 | back to school, pandemic, prayer, teachers
One look on social media shows back to school photos of children and teachers in a different place from this time last year..Created spaces in homes have been dedicated to learning centers with desks and bookshelves. Meet the teacher for those heading to “in...
by Marilyn Nutter | Aug 10, 2020 | back to school, pandemic, prayer
( Photo: Innviertlerin from Pixabay) Change. Different. Uncertainty. That’s the way we felt in March when schools shut down and learning moved from school to home via computers. If we were to take a poll today, results would probably show we thought the virus would...
by Marilyn Nutter | Aug 3, 2020 | friendship, kindness, pandemic
Alexas Fotos from Pixabay Stumbling on treasures in unexpected places brings joy to my life..This morning, Streams in the Desert offered a scripture about giving a cup of cold water (Matthew 10:42) and showing kindness to others. A poem by Margaret Sangster was...
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 | May 4, 2020 | hope, pandemic, social distance
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay I’m not sure if it’s because I’m a rule follower, or because I’m in the “risk” category, or both, but I’ve kept the six-foot distance-or the “two supermarket carts apart” in stores-rule for weeks. Most friends in my age bracket have done...
