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Continue reading →: The Secret to Praying Without CeasingPray without ceasing. What an impossible task that seems! And while it is often said that Paul only meant that we should maintain a constant attitude of prayer, I think he also meant that we should pray much more than we do. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing. Give thanks in…
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Continue reading →: Can We Be Too Frugal?I am a frugal grandmother and proud of it! But we can become too frugal, and then we need a wake-up call. Or in my case, maybe a sleeping pill! Because you see, I had these sheets. Flannel, for our cold and drafty Italian houses that never seem to heat…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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Continue reading →: 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…
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 