by Marilyn Nutter | Nov 29, 2022 | Christmas, comfort, December Selah, faith, God's faithfulness, selah, strength and comfort, stress
The Thanksgiving holiday is a wrap. Perhaps you enjoyed leftovers from a hearty meal of family favorites or packed some for the freezer to enjoy in January. Social media posts with photos showed tablescapes with Great-grandmother’s china and harvest...
by Marilyn Nutter | Nov 14, 2022 | abundant life, faith, God's faithfulness, growth, Guidance and perspective, locks on a river, peace, perseverance
Last time we met I described my experiences with locks- not the kind in a magic show, but river locks for boats. You may want to go back and read Locked In: Part 1 before you continue with today’s post. On deck that evening while viewing one of the most impressive...
by Marilyn Nutter | Nov 7, 2022 | courage, courageous, God's faithfulness, growth, life interruptions, river locks, strength, stress, trusting God, waiting
My friends and I had planned a Great Rivers of Europe trip for over a year. As the date approached, a drought hit and some cruises were changed to bus/land trips. Finally, confident the itinerary would be as promised, we packed, and four days later, flew across the...
by Marilyn Nutter | Oct 24, 2022 | hope, Spring, tu;ips
The ground was wet from the night’s rain and the warm autumn air was refreshing. It was a perfect day to plant tulip bulbs. With my grandsons as helpers, we located spots in my yard, dug holes, planted forty bulbs, and as one boy measured, he instructed, “five inches...
by Marilyn Nutter | Oct 10, 2022 | healthy habits
Today I’m lending my page to my friend and writer, Katherine Pasour. Her recently released book, Honoring God with My Body, gave me fresh perspectives on changing seasons and health. Psalm 139 reminds us that we are God’s special creation, “fearfully and wonderfully...
by Marilyn Nutter | Oct 3, 2022 | fruit of the Spirit, Proverbs, refreshment
When I walked into the bathroom with stocking feet, I winced. The squish and wet sensation shouted, “saturated rug.” My investigation led to an overflowing commode tank as the source. Water had dripped from the tank, accumulated on the floor, and spread to the carpet....
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...
