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When Your Foundation Falls Away
Continua a leggere→: When Your Foundation Falls Away“If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” That’s kind of what happened to me, only the foundation wasn’t destroyed, it was just gone. I fell down an entire flight of marble steps (10 of them) in May, without remembering how it happened. I guess my mind decided to block it out. Hubby…
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Simon Peter and Why We Love Him
Continua a leggere→: Simon Peter and Why We Love HimSimon Peter, how can we not love him? Delightful in his spontaneity. Lovable in his gregariousness. Transparent and enthusiastic. Quick to act, and react. So sure of himself, yet at times timid and even cowardly. There is something genuine and endearing about Peter and his ways. Simon Peter, with his transparent humanity, is the disciple with whom…
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A Fall in the Dark
Continua a leggere→: A Fall in the DarkAs the saying goes, when it rains it pours, and it’s been a real deluge for me lately! Well, I’ve done it again. Fallen, and this time down an entire flight of stairs. Marble steps, all 10 of them. I’ve decided I need a suit of armor and accident insurance. Or walking lessons. Or in…
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When Thieves Strike
Continua a leggere→: When Thieves StrikeWe’ve had thieves strike. Twice. The first time they were real thieves, but the second time they were kind of fake thieves. As many of you know, we have a summer house, and when we weren’t there, thieves entered and stole a mirror and a small step ladder. Those thieves were odd. They didn’t mess…
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When God Says: You Have Not Failed Me
Continua a leggere→: When God Says: You Have Not Failed MeThe apostle Paul was in a prison cell. The city was in an uproar over this man who was causing trouble everywhere he went. In his place, I would have asked, “Why Lord? I was only obeying you and preaching your word. So please get me out of this mess! I haven’t done anything to…
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Honoring Dad
Continua a leggere→: Honoring DadToday I’m looking back, way back. Yesterday was Dad’s birthday and he would have been 87. He died last year, just 4 days before his 86th birthday. I still miss him and always will. Especially because of all the years we lost. All my years overseas, so far away from my family. It’s not that…
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I’m Signora Sheila
American-born, Italian at heart. Welcome to my blog and my corner of Italy, dedicated to all things slow, real, and lasting. Here, I invite you to join me in slowing down, living with purpose, and rediscovering the things that really matter.
Let’s be amici!
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