by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Gratitude, Hearing, Listening, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Such a Moment
My current novel-in-progress features a main character who is deaf, so I’ve been researching hearing loss and how deaf people communicate. I’ve always enjoyed watching an interpreter use American Sign Language, especially during songs at church....
by Marie | Devotionals, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Quilting, Such a Moment
Some friends and I were talking about making quilts recently. No, I’m not a quilter. But I do love the varied colors and designs, the artistry of piecing together multiple fabrics in a way that pleases the eye. So when they talk, I listen. I admire their...
by Marie | Authority, Devotionals, Faith, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Power, Such a Moment
Too many appliances, not enough outlets. Can you relate? In our bathroom, we have an electric toothbrush, a water pic, a razor, and a hair dryer. And only one outlet. We leave the toothbrush plugged in all the time, the razor only when it needs charging, and the...
by Marie | Christmas traditions, Devotionals, Faith, Hope, Marie Wells Coutu, Such a Moment
The story is familiar. At Christmas, we remember and celebrate Jesus’ birth: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a...
by Marie | Devotionals, Eternity, Faith, future, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Sight, Such a Moment, Trust, Vision
I just got back from the eye doctor’s office, and my vision is still adjusting to the light after being dilated and then having bright lights shone into my eyes. Am I the only one who feels as if I’m failing the test when I can’t tell which line of...