by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Life, Love, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Questioning God, Such a Moment, Trust
Ever worry about what you’re going to say in a crucial moment? I sure do. I’m heading to a writer’s conference this week, with some anxiety about being effective when I pitch my story idea to agents and editors. But there are other times I feel...
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, future, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Peace, Questioning God, Storms, Such a Moment, Trust
“Has it ever occurred to you that nothing ever occurs to God?” Our pastor threw out that little nugget as a side comment in a sermon on faith, and it stuck with me. There are no surprises for God. He’s not sitting around thinking, and then gets a brainstorm: “Hey, it...
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Questioning God, Such a Moment, Trust
It’s date night. Your husband is supposed to take you out to dinner. Only he doesn’t know. It’s your idea, but you didn’t tell him. So he never actually said he would take you to dinner tonight. But still, you’re disappointed with him....
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Patience, Prayer, Questioning God, Questioning God, Such a Moment
We spent the weekend with two of our grandchildren. We all had a great time at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and the Mall of America. However, as we left the last store, we (the adults) stopped to look at a sale item. And one tired little boy got upset...
by Marie | Devotionals, Faith, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Questioning God, Such a Moment
With the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 having just passed, we are reminded of all those who lost loved ones in that tragedy. And we look around at people we know who are grieving recent losses or looking for a job or going through a divorce. Why do...
