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...
by Marie | Advice, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Such a Moment, Truth
My husband tries to avoid backing up in a parking lot. It’s dangerous, he says. Whenever possible, he chooses a space where he can pull through–not so he can exit faster, but so he can see what’s coming and avoid being hit by someone else who is...
by Marie | Devotionals, Dreams, Expectations, Faith, future, Goals, Learn, Life, Marie Wells Coutu, Mended Vessels, Opportunity, Such a Moment
It’s summer, and sometimes we need a break. So I’m repeating one of my favorite posts. Perhaps it’s just the reminder you need today. Do you have a dream? Is there something you have always wanted to do since you were a child? Is there something you...
by Marie | Advice, Faith, Marie Wells Coutu, Self-identity, Such a Moment, Truth
Are you a fixer-upper like me? I’m not talking about rehabbing houses–or even making minor repairs, although I enjoy restoring or updating houses to give them new life. I’m talking about “fixing” other people–giving advice, seeing...
