by Marie | Devotionals, Marie Wells Coutu, Names of God, New Year's Resolutions, Such a Moment
Christmas is over. Well, not really since the birth of Jesus is the gift that lasts forever. But the celebrations and gift exchanges are over for this year, at least for most of us. So this week, we look forward to the New Year. Perhaps you’re thinking...
by Marie | Christmas, Devotionals, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Names of God
Are you feeling like the Grinch this year? Would you rather Christmas didn’t exist? It’s Christmas week, a time that many people consider the most joyous time of the year. But that’s not true for everyone. The holidays may be difficult for...
by Marie | Christmas, Devotionals, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Names of God, Such a Moment
Before the Beginning (Names of God) We often think of the birth of Jesus as a beginning. And in many ways, it was: The beginning of what many of His followers thought would be a new kingdom on earth. The beginning of a new way of tracking time. (Yes, I know A.D....
by Marie | Devotionals, Mended Vessels, Names of God, Such a Moment
God is the Author: We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Then he received the highest position in heaven, the one next to the throne of God...
by Marie | Devotionals, Names of God, Such a Moment
In this day and age, nothing seems certain (except taxes and death, as the saying goes). Relationships, jobs, financial security, safety–all seem to be falling apart. Many are questioning even the future of our country, which has survived civil war, civil rights...
by Marie | 4 Weeks of Thanks, Devotionals, Names of God, Such a Moment
As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we are certain to be thankful for the plentiful amounts of food most of us will enjoy. Whether we have turkey or ham, stuffing or dressing, sweet or smashed potatoes, green bean casserole or cranberry sauce, pecan or apple pie,...
