by Marie | Faith, Life, Love, Marie Wells Coutu, Such a Moment, Valentine's Day
This is Valentine’s Week. And it really is about the heart. Yes, I know, it’s supposed to be Valentine’s Day on Tuesday this week. But between TV commercials, store displays, and billboards, it seems like the holiday has expanded into a week–or...
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Peace, Such a Moment, Trust
The world is at war. But I’m not talking about the kind of war you’re thinking. My pastor on Sunday said, “We live in a world that is at war with God.” It’s hard to disagree. Terrorism, violent protests, broken families, drug abuse, and...
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Patience, security, Such a Moment, Trust
Every winter in southwest Florida, the Eagle Watch occurs. Since 2012, cameras have monitored the nest of a pair of eagles, and thousands of viewers watch the webcast waiting for the eggs to hatch or viewing the adults as they feed the eaglets. (You can see it at ...
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 | Christmas, Devotionals, Faith, Love, Marie Wells Coutu, Such a Moment
On this day after Christmas, here’s the story in a few words: