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Continue reading →: Breaking Bread and Standing TogetherWhether it is England’s Sally Lunn, Germany’s pretzels, France’s crepes, Mexico’s tortillas, Russia’s kulich, Greece’s kouloras, or the Hebrew challah, bread is the staff of life in many cultures. That is why breaking bread signifies friendship, unity, and hospitality. Whether breaking bread at the communion table or sharing it with…
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Continue reading →: A Royal Welcome for House GuestsWe’ve had fun and adventure, traveled the world, learned new skills and experienced other cultures! And we did all on a shoestring budget, right from our home! “How is this possible?” you ask. Through our guests who shared the love they have for their homeland, or their passion for things…
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Continue reading →: Italian Worm Cheese and Culture ShockWe have a saying in Italian. Non c’è niente di nuovo sotto il sole. (There is nothing new under the sun.) And yes, I know it’s from the Bible. But I also know that King Solomon, who wrote it, didn’t live in a foreign country. Otherwise, I wonder if he would have changed…
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Continue reading →: Finding God In the StormScientists tell us that even hurricanes provide some benefit. Though violent, these storms cleanse the ocean by breaking up bacteria and bringing in fresh oxygen. They also bring much-needed rain, replenishing barrier islands and inland vegetation.¹ But it’s hard to see the good in storms while they’re raging, isn’t it?…
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Continue reading →: Cultivating Contentment in a World of StuffI once read about a missionary family in difficult circumstances and with limited finances. Worry, discouragement and unhappiness dogged their footsteps. Until one day when their young son prayed over lunch. “Thank you Lord,” he prayed, “for everything we have. Thank you for our family, for our house, for our…
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Continue reading →: The Giant, Odor-Free Minimalist {Travel} TowelDo you have a problem with smelly towels? We always did, but not anymore! Over here, especially during Italy’s rainy season, towels take a long time to dry. So if they’re not washed after each use, they start to smell acidic, and so unpleasant to use! But how can we…
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Continue reading →: How to Rejoice AlwaysThe Scriptures have much to say about joy and rejoicing. In fact, we who are God’s children should be the most joyful of all people! The words joy, rejoice, or joyful appear over 400 times in Scripture! We are told to sing and shout for joy. To be glad and…
Signora Sheila
Notes on Life, Faith & Italy
Welcome!
I’m Signora Sheila: American born-Italian at heart, I’m a wife, mom, nonna and follower of Jesus. I am passionate about my faith, my family and my simple dolce vita here in Italy, where I’ve been living for 37+ years.
Signora Sheila 