by Marie | Advice, Devotionals, Faith, Growth, Hope, Hurricanes, Learn, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Storms, Such a Moment
When you repair a storm-damaged house, you may need to first strip it down to the bare frame. Sometimes God has to strip us down to basics, too. That was only one of several life lessons provided last week from a seemingly unlikely source: high school students. The...
by Marie | Advice, Devotionals, Faith, Fear, Learn, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Prayer, Queen Esther, Rescue, Sacrifice, Such a Moment, Trust
The biblical story of Queen Esther is beloved by many people for its intrigue, heroism, and demonstration of God’s faithfulness. The king’s adviser plotted to destroy the Jewish exiles living in the kingdom. Queen Esther’s cousin Mordecai urged her...
by Marie | Devotionals, Discipline, Faith, Growing pains, Growth, Learn, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Such a Moment, Truth, Words
Sometimes I think I’m not over my growing pains yet. Remember those aches and pains when you were growing up that your mother called “growing pains”? And those raging emotions over broken friendships, broken hearts, and broken dreams? Yeah, those...
by Marie | Devotionals, Dreams, Expectations, Faith, future, Goals, Learn, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Opportunity, Such a Moment
It’s summer, and sometimes we need a break. So I’m repeating one of my favorite posts. Perhaps it’s just the reminder you need today. Do you have a dream? Is there something you have always wanted to do since you were a child? Is there something you...
by Marie | Advice, Devotionals, Faith, Learn, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Trust, Truth
How gullible can I be? Seems like I’m willing to try all kinds of remedies to lose weight, look younger, or get rid of brown spots, skin tags, and spiders. Can you relate? Apple cider vinegar will help me lose weight? Tried it. (Nope, didn’t work. Maybe...
by Marie | Beginnings, Devotionals, Faith, Goals, Growth, Learn, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Memories, Such a Moment
Temperatures in the 90s. Humidity just as high. Sweat–excuse me, perspiration–pouring into my eyes. Plugs in my ears insufficient to drown out the noise. Why was I here? I don’t even care about auto racing. I didn’t know any of the drivers. I...
