by Marilyn Nutter | Jan 2, 2022 | God's faithfulness, gratitude, Guidance and perspective, hope, New Year's resolutions, purpose
Happy New Year! Did you stare incredulously at 2022 when you turned the calendar page or watched the ball drop at midnight? My conversations with friends who have lived through several decades asked the same question, “Where has time gone?” The answer: same place it...
by Marilyn Nutter | Nov 15, 2021 | anxiety, Bible promises, challenging days, hope, inconvenience
We headed up the mountains looking forward to changes in color along the highway. Our plan included a stop at a waterfall, lunch, and finding pumpkins. As we started out, our conversation was peppered with laughter and questions from two little boys in the backseat....
by Marilyn Nutter | Oct 18, 2021 | hope, life lessons, strength and comfort, Uncategorized
During the past few weeks, my friend April White and I have been busy launching our book Destination Hope: A Travel Companion When Life Falls Apart. It’s been busy, fun, encouraging, and yes, exhausting. April and I also accepted writing invitations on other...
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 | Jan 5, 2021 | hope, journaling, life lessons, new year, one word
What were your thoughts when the clock struck midnight and 2021 appeared? “Will 2021 be a repeat of 2020?” “Should I even buy a calendar or planner? How can I plan?” “What’s ahead in 2021?” One of the ways we look to a new year is to rewind and review the previous...
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...
