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The Day We Fell in Love With Italy [Video]
My husband and I love Italy, although, as with anywhere, it has its negatives and downsides. But when we look back over the years, we think of the wonderful people we’ve met and come to love. We reflect on the beauty of the land and the culture. And we recall God’s unwavering faithfulness to us…
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The Truth Frees Us, Even From Ourselves
Do you ever feel bombarded by lies? I have lately. After reacted badly in a situation that was actually very important to me, the enemy pounced on it. “You’re a terrible Christian,” he sneered. “And you think you can do some good as a Christian blogger?! Ha, what a farce!” Never mind that I had…
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The Mixed Blessings of Missionary Life Overseas
We celebrated 30 years of being in Italy last month (May 2018). Although our years here have not always been easy, we would choose this path again in a heartbeat. It’s been a good life, and we have seen God’s faithfulness throughout. It’s a life of joy mixed with sorrow Being unable to attend the…
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Don’t you Know You Are Beautiful? [Video]
Anyone who knows me also knows that I don’t like ads. Always trying to convince me to buy things I don’t need and have no room for! But I came across this promotional video by Dove® a while back and found it uplifting! Even though it sadly demonstrates the low self-esteem that many of us…
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God Answers Even Before we Call
The year we spent in a central Italian city in the early 1990s was hard, as we were struggling to live on almost no income ($200 a month). This was especially the case because people were so suspicious of us. Not that we went unnoticed though! The drug addicts and unemployed people we were helping…
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9 Timeless Tips For a Strong Marriage
Marriage is a learning process. I’ve found that no matter how long you’ve been married or how great your marriage is, there’s always something new to learn. There’s always some area to improve, or a wrong to forgive. Hubby and I are celebrating 41 years today. And for us, it’s a celebration of God’s faithfulness.…
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