by Marie | Blessings, Devotionals, Expectations, Faith, Gratitude, Marie Wells Coutu, Such a Moment, Thankfulness
Fulfilled expectations can be delightful, but sometimes the unexpected surprises bring simple pleasure. I wrote recently about expectations, such as hanging a hummingbird feeder and expecting visitors to come to it. A few days later, a female actually showed up, and...
by Marie | Faith, Joy, Marie Wells Coutu, Memories, Such a Moment, Thankfulness
Memories are funny things. Some are wonderful, while others are so horrid we’d rather forget them, but can’t. A smell, a tune, or a taste can trigger a memory. Sometimes we remember an incident so insignificant, we don’t even know why it came to...
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Gratitude, Marie Wells Coutu, Mercy, Such a Moment, Thankfulness
Do you need a reason to give thanks to God? How about twenty? Check out Psalm 136. The author of this “song” lists some twenty reasons to give thanks, the chief one being “because His mercy endures forever.” Each of the 26 verses in the Psalm...
by Marie | Beginnings, Devotionals, Faith, future, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, New Year's Resolutions, Such a Moment, Thankfulness
Two days into 2017. How is the year going for you so far? Seems like an awful lot of people are discouraged or depressed over what the new year will bring. Maybe they’re upset over the outcome of the presidential election, pessimistic about the economy or their...
