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Ten Chapters a Day Bible Reading Plan

March 6, 2025

After years of failing to complete Bible reading plans, I tried some of the literature-style reading charts out there. A great improvement, but something was still missing. They had me gorging some days and snacking others. They just didn’t have a consistent feel to them. Then I came across Tim Challie’s post, Ten Chapters per Day.…
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Italy’s Pinocchio Park [Video]

February 20, 2025

The enchanting story of Pinocchio, written in 1881 by Carlo Lorenzini Collodi, is an Italian children’s classic that is still loved today. Not only in Italy, but all over the world! And since February 23rd is Pinocchio Day, I thought it would be a good time to introduce you to Italy’s little-known Pinocchio theme park!…
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The Golden Years of Worry

February 14, 2025

The Golden Years are touted as a time of leisure, free from many responsibilities and rigid schedules. A time to enjoy life, and maybe even a little prosperity. But for many seniors, the Golden Years might better be described as The Worry Years. Because they often bring concerns about health issues and costs, financial security,…
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The Days of the Blackbird: An Italian Legend

January 23, 2025

January 29, 30, and 31 are generally considered the coldest days of the year here, especially in northern Italy. They are also known as the Days of the Blackbird (i Giorni della Merla). And this can be traced back to the Italian Legend of the Blackbird. Different areas of Italy have their own variations of…
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Abundant Minimalism

January 16, 2025

I’d say there’s a problem with minimalism, even though I strive to be a minimalist! Because like hoarding, minimalism focuses on stuff – just from a different perspective! Not that stuff is necessarily bad. I mean, who doesn’t like a warm comfy bed? But also because God delights in blessing us. He does not enjoy seeing…
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Conquering Anxiety in These Fearful Times: The ten Boom Family

January 4, 2025

If you’re anxious and worried about the state of the world, you’re not alone. In these uncertain and violent times, people of all ages and from many walks of life are expressing concern and anxiety. Endless wars, child pornography, increased crime, and more slavery than at any time in history. Not to mention uncontrolled immigration…
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