by Marie | Apology, Devotionals, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Repentance, Such a Moment, Words
The customer service representative was pleasant enough. She repeatedly said, “I’m sorry, but…” I was frustrated after spending a total of two hours on the phone and on chat. I did not feel like I was being heard. I knew I was in the right, and...
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Fathers, Marie Wells Coutu, Memories, Mended Vessels, Scars, Such a Moment, Thankfulness, Truth
As an author, I write characters with wounds and scars. Often those occurred in childhood, they are usually invisible, and they resulted in a lie (or lies) the character believes that affects his or her actions in adulthood. Just like real life. I’m sure I have...
by Marie | Devotionals, Discipline, Faith, Growing pains, Growth, Learn, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Such a Moment, Truth, Words
Sometimes I think I’m not over my growing pains yet. Remember those aches and pains when you were growing up that your mother called “growing pains”? And those raging emotions over broken friendships, broken hearts, and broken dreams? Yeah, those...
by Marie | Advice, Expectations, Faith, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Memories, Mended Vessels, Mothers, Such a Moment, Words
Advice your mother gave you stays with you all your life, right? When I was a college freshman and going on a spring break trip to New York City with friends, my mother sent me off with this advice: “Remember who you are and what you represent.” At the...
by Marie | Billy Graham, Gates, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Such a Moment
When I think of gates, the first one that comes to mind is the archway at the entrance to Montreat, North Carolina. It’s not really a gate anymore since there’s no blockade to prevent you from entering–unless you’re driving a truck. This double...
