by Marie | Cross, Death, Devotionals, Faith, Gratitude, Life, Love, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Mercy, Rescue, Sacrifice, Such a Moment
Maybe I don’t know love at all. There’s an old song to that effect, and as I sat in Easter services this past weekend, I realized how true it is. Oh, I love my husband immensely, and I know he loves me. I love my children and my grandchildren so much my...
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Such a Moment, Truth
The eye medication I use at night gives me cloudy vision. Once I put it in, there’s no more reading in bed. But if I forget to use it, by the end of the next day everything looks blurred. The blurred vision probably comes from working on a computer so much...
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Growth, Hope, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Persistence, Prayer, Such a Moment
We recently completed a home improvement project–replacing the flooring in our bedroom and bath and installing a new pantry and linen cabinet. My husband, admiring the finished product, said, “This is nice. I’m not used to things not being under...
by Marie | Devotionals, Eternity, Faith, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Memories, Such a Moment
I should have gone. I could have gone. But I was too timid. Now I regret that I did not attend that once-in-a-lifetime event. I wasn’t expected. No one noticed that I wasn’t there. But it would have given me bragging rights. Is my regret for not...
by Marie | Devotionals, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Persistence, Such a Moment, Truth
Yesterday was one of those days. My hubby and I were working on a project to finish the new floor in our bedroom. The new flooring looked great but we needed to install baseboard trim. My job was to measure and fit the pieces, while he would do the cutting....
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Holidays, Life, Love, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Such a Moment, Valentine's Day
February. It’s the month of Love. Advertisers are bombarding us with images of chocolates, flowers, diamonds, and even cars as potential Valentine’s Day gifts. The Winter Olympics, that symbol of unity among athletes regardless of nationality, takes place...