by Marie | 4th Of July, Faith, Labor Day
Whether you go by the astronomical or the meteorological or the school calendar, it’s now summer—at least in the northern hemisphere. You didn’t know there was a difference? Neither did I, until I looked it up. Most of us know about the summer solstice, a date which...
by Marie | animals, Bucket List
We got to take a camel ride during our trip to Israel last year, and after the ride, this camel exhibited the way I’ve been feeling for several weeks. We did have a great trip, and I’m really glad we were able to walk where Jesus walked and see many of the sites I’ve...
by Marie | Book Recommendations
A Family for the Twins by Christina Rich I’ve enjoyed reading this Love Inspired Historical story of a spinster who feels blessed when twin babies are mysteriously left in her care. But she worries for the safety of the woman she believes is their mother. A handsome,...
by Marie | animals, Creation, Devotionals, Earth Day, Spring, Such a Moment, Uncategorized
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. –Psalm 24:1-2, NIV Earth Day is an annual reminder...
by Marie | Coronavirus, Easter, Faith, Holidays, Hope, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Such a Moment
April 5, 2020, began a Holy Week like no other in our lifetime. Palm Sunday was celebrated, not with children singing “Hosanna” and waving palm branches in unison, but with families watching preachers via the Internet. Some families found branches of...
by Marie | Coronavirus, Devotionals, Faith, Hope, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Such a Moment, Trust
Weird. This seems to be the buzzword for this period of social distancing, self-quarantining, and isolation due to the disease known as COVID-19. Companies allowing and encouraging working from home, restaurants with no eating in but offering to-go (and some with FREE...
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Growth, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Such a Moment, Work
Why doesn’t anyone name their son “Bezalel”? Names like Caleb, Joshua, and Aaron abound. Their importance in the Bible is well-known. They were leaders and whole-hearted followers of God. But Bezalel and Oholiab were important, too. Of course, their...
