Signora Sheila

Where faith meets la dolce vita

The Importance of Fishing in Bible Times

Reading time:

6–9 minutes

Fishing and fishermen form an important element in the New Testament narrative. Most of Christ’s earthly ministry centered around the Sea of Galilee. It is where he imparted most of his parables and performed all of his miracles, and 4 of the 12 apostles were fishermen. Old Testament fishing Bible…
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That’s Not My Mom!

Reading time:

3–4 minutes

Children often think grandmothers are the most wonderful women in the world. But I can’t help but wonder if my kids have ever thought, “That’s not the same woman who raised me!” Windows wide open to a soft, gentle breeze. Spring had come! My favorite time of the year. And…
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When Opportunity Knocks {Bible School}

Reading time:

2–3 minutes

You may have noticed that I’ve been a little MIA here lately. Well, that’s because opportunity knocked – and kept on knocking! I’ve gone back to school (yes, at my age)! And since it’s been years decades since I’ve had any formal education I’m finding it a bit challenging to…
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5 Steps to Reclaim Your Life From the Internet

Reading time:

3–5 minutes

Have you ever had an epiphany moment in your life? Those aha! moments, that make you sit up and take notice? I have, and one came to me recently. It came one evening when I realized that I didn’t want to spend all my time scrolling and reading online. Epiphany: a…
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Italian Newspapers: Thoughts of the Past

Reading time:

2–3 minutes

As a child, I remember my father poring over the Daily News, our local newspaper. Every evening, since ours didn’t have a morning edition, he’d sit in his easy chair, newspaper in hand. Slippers on his feet. For some reason, red flannel plaid slippers come to mind. Although I’m sure he…
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God’s Love in a Kitten, Part 2

Reading time:

2–3 minutes

God often works, and shows His love, in mysterious ways. And sometimes it is through such ordinary events that we mistake them for mere chance or circumstance. Like the time He used the unusual behavior of a mamma cat to encourage our grandchildren. That mother cat, Lunetta, had brought her…
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I’m Signora Sheila!

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.