by Marilyn Nutter | Aug 22, 2022 | God's promises, Gpd's faithfulness, road trips
With photos of good-bys and hugs, social media posts show college students have moved into dorms, putting summer behind them.. They’re meeting new people, living in an unfamiliar place, and getting used to a new schedule. First day of school photos-from kindergarten...
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 | Jun 6, 2022 | graduation prayers, legacy, selah
How could I blink and open my eyes 6500 days later? Those were my thoughts as I watched my first born grandchild cross the stage and receive her high school diploma with highest honors. It was a powerful “selah”—the pause psalmists use at the close of profound...
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 | Mar 21, 2022 | abiding and remaining, abundant life, Bible promises, daylight savings time, Matthew 11: 28-30
As I took my groceries from the cart and loaded them in the trunk of my car, I was distracted by the crying child a few spots over. Squirming and protesting, the little boy apparently objected to walking into the supermarket. Responding to his tired legs, Mom...
