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 | Sep 5, 2023 | God's faithfulness, grandchidren, prayer
For the past few weeks, a group of friends, all grandmothers, have gathered in my home for prayer. We have a burden and a desire for our grandchildren to live biblically and draw on God’s strength and wisdom to navigate a world that is becoming increasingly...
by Marilyn Nutter | Aug 14, 2023 | abundant life, Ephesians 4:29. Psalm 25:4. Jeremiah 33;3, God's faithfulness, grace, help, hope, prayer, priorities, stillness in God
Welcome Debbie! I met Debbie Presnell through writing with Refresh Bible Study Magazine. We’ve shared zoom calls, writing critiques, and prayer requests. Debbie is founder and director of Shine Camp for teen girls, whose mission is equipping middle and high...
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 | Jul 17, 2023 | peach or nectarine frr form tart, worries
Today I welcome Tammy Karasek as the first of my summer treats guest writers. I met Tammy at a writers’ group in Simpsonville, SC and though writing is our mutual interest and love, we discovered I moved here from PA, she from OH but had a connection with...
by Marilyn Nutter | Jul 5, 2023 | healing at the pool at Bethesda, healing Bartimaeus, healing bleeding woman, hurry, inconvenience, wedding at Cana
Interruptions. They distract our focus while we’re cooking. They show up as inconveniences when a friend needs our help, but we have much to do and not enough hours. Unpleasant emails interrupt our peace. Situations beyond our control-like bad weather at the beach or...
by Marilyn Nutter | Jun 23, 2023 | grief, grief and loss, International Widows Day, ministry to widows, widowhood
Unlike other days of remembrance, you probably won’t get a calendar alert on your phone. Unless you are widowed the significance of the date escapes you. International Widows Day is observed annually on June 23. In 2010, the United Nations established the date to...
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 | May 29, 2023 | hidden treasures, hurry, impatience, inconvenience, life lessons, patience
The driver behind me honked his horn as the light turned green. Apparently, the gray SUV at the intersection had not moved fast enough to suit him. Once in motion, and apparently in a hurry, he passed me and changed to the left lane. After a few feet, he drove back to...
by Marilyn Nutter | May 15, 2023 | Ecclesiastes 3, legacy, Mother's Day, power, prayer, purpose
“How can it be possible?” That question appeared on social media several times this past week. Sometimes baby, first day of school, and graduation photos give us glimpses of the journey that in our minds, happened too quickly. You’re familiar with the scene. We...
