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 | 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...
by Marilyn Nutter | Sep 27, 2021 | abundant life, Covid-19, faith, God's faithfulness, God's nearness, grace, hope, power, prayer
TV and social media ads offer relief from pounding headaches and seasonal allergies. After one or more doses of the perfect capsule or tablet, the ache and congestion resolve. Maybe you’re not among those who need those remedies, but don’t we all hope for relief from...
by Marilyn Nutter | Aug 2, 2021 | abundant life, challenging days, God's promises, Gpd's faithfulness, tough times
Last week, one of my electronic games didn’t work. Despite recharging the batteries, one click to begin a game proved they did not come to life. Two reasons surfaced: the batteries were dead, and they were not rechargeable. No matter how long I left them in the...
by Marilyn Nutter | Apr 19, 2021 | Abba, abundant life, Bible promises, Encouragement and growth, God's faithfulness
Last week, my five-year-old grandson came to my house to play Wii bowling. Yes, it’s the dinosaur of electronic games and despite its age, in excellent working order. My sweet boy wanted to first play alone, then later with me, “to practice” and improve to compete...
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...
