by Marie | Billy Graham, Cross, Devotionals, Faith, Marie Wells Coutu, Memories, Such a Moment
Thousands, perhaps millions, of words have been written about the impact of Billy Graham’s life, especially in the last few days since he went home to be with the Lord on February 21. There’s little I can add other than a few of the precious memories from...
by Marie | Devotionals, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Persistence, Such a Moment, Truth
Yesterday was one of those days. My hubby and I were working on a project to finish the new floor in our bedroom. The new flooring looked great but we needed to install baseboard trim. My job was to measure and fit the pieces, while he would do the cutting....
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Holidays, Life, Love, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Such a Moment, Valentine's Day
February. It’s the month of Love. Advertisers are bombarding us with images of chocolates, flowers, diamonds, and even cars as potential Valentine’s Day gifts. The Winter Olympics, that symbol of unity among athletes regardless of nationality, takes place...
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, future, Life, Love, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Ministry, Opportunity, Self-identity, Such a Moment, Truth
“I don’t know why you bother with me.” That’s what the inner-city, troubled gang member said to a teacher who was working to keep him in school. I heard this story a few days ago. At 14, the boy fit all the stereotypes of a kid who would grow...
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, future, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Names of God, Rescue, Storms, Such a Moment, Trust
This morning’s news carried the announcement of a major earthquake off the Alaska coast, with tsunami warnings and watches for the coastlines from the Aleutian Islands to California. The tsunami turned out to be less serious than at first thought, but...
by Marie | Devotionals, Eternity, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Such a Moment, Thankfulness
The Minnesota Vikings made a spectacular play in the last seconds of the NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, delighting their fans–including me–and stunning and disappointing New Orleans fans. Comments by players after the game made the rounds on...
