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In Our Brokenness: The Night Watches
Continua a leggere→: In Our Brokenness: The Night WatchesAs I lay there in the middle of the night, plagued by pain, fear, and doubt, I had to force myself to stop checking the time. It proved too demoralizing. Endless thoughts swirled through my mind, mostly fears, swooping in like pigeons on newly seeded fields. Would I ever be able walk again and live…
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Our Good Shepherd Knows the Path
Continua a leggere→: Our Good Shepherd Knows the PathAlthough I love fluffy, woolly sheep, I don’t know much about them. Except that they eat a lot and can clear a pasture in a hurry. So a good shepherd knows to keep them moving, always looking for greener pastures. And knowing that the defenseless sheep need protection, he thinks ahead and looks for a…
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God Comes Softly, Building in Silence
Continua a leggere→: God Comes Softly, Building in SilenceGod’s temple was a peculiar building from start to finish. It was the Lord’s own house, planned, directed, and modeled by him. King Solomon built this first earthly building for God, totally dedicated and devoted to his honor. Which granted it a special sort of beauty. “Solomon’s temple is the most wonderful and interesting building…
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Why I Started Using Pop-Ups on My Blog
Continua a leggere→: Why I Started Using Pop-Ups on My BlogI’m not usually a fan of pop-ups, especially ads. Or when a site is so full of them that it’s like running the gauntlet to get to the content. But WordPress.com has a new feature: subscriber pop-ups that don’t require a third-party service. So you don’t have to remember yet another username and password! I’ll…
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Groundhog Day in Italy
Continua a leggere→: Groundhog Day in ItalyTime seems to fly by, especially as we get older. Since our return to active ministry, the to-do lists get longer, time seems shorter, and some days it’s hard to keep up. I can’t believe February is almost here. That means many people will be keeping an eye out for groundhogs (marmots) peeking out of…
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Buddy, Grandma, and the Cleaning Parties
Continua a leggere→: Buddy, Grandma, and the Cleaning PartiesMy maternal grandmother was a wonderful grandma – with a great tolerance for children. Don’t get me wrong. I like kids. But not a dozen at a time, which Grandma often endured enjoyed during summer vacations. But then, Grandma was a little crazy, in the best sense of word. She was funny, forgetful, and always…
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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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