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Italy’s Five Best or Most Unusual Museums

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5–7 minutes

Oh no, a boring list of museums? No, not at all! Because it also includes interesting facts so that you can discover what makes these five museums (out of more than 3,000 in Italy) unique! For example, did you know that the man who made one of these museums famous…
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The Soldier Who Killed a King: Book Review

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2–3 minutes

David Kitz’s masterfully written book, The Soldier Who Killed a King, had me hooked from the beginning. In it, a fictional centurion named Marcus Longinus recounts his involvement in the Passion of Christ. And how he came to see who Christ really is. The Gospel comes alive Sometimes we become…
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The Day We Fell in Love With Italy [Video]

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3–5 minutes

My husband and I love our Italy, although of course like any place, it has its share of negatives and downsides. But somehow, when we look back over the years, all we see are the people we’ve come to love. The beauty of the land and the culture. And the…
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In Thin Places With God

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2–3 minutes

I’m getting older. No big news in that, is there? We all are. But I’ve noticed one interesting thing as I age. And that is that I have become more confident. But age also brings certain concerns. We’ve never had a lot of money, which means our retirement years will…
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The Truth Frees Us, Even From Ourselves

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3–4 minutes

Do you ever feel bombarded by lies? I have lately. After reacted badly in a situation that was actually very important to me, the enemy pounced on it. “You’re a terrible Christian,” he sneered. “And you think you can do some good as a Christian blogger?! Ha, what a farce!” …
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The Mixed Blessings of Life Overseas

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2–3 minutes

We are celebrating 30 years in Italy this month! And although our years here have not always been easy, we would tread this path all over again. For it’s been a good life in which we have seen God’s faithfulness. Joy with sorrow But life overseas is joy mixed with…
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Don’t you Know You Are Beautiful? [Video]

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2–3 minutes

Anyone who knows me well also knows that I don’t like ads. Always trying to convince me to buy things I don’t need and don’t have room for! But I came across this promotional video by Dove® a while back and found it uplifting! Even though it sadly demonstrates the…
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