As I’m sure almost everyone knows, we’re going through a strange and most unusual time here in Italy, with the nation in an almost total lockdown. It’s like living under martial law. An unprecedented event for our time and day in a democratic nation. And to go through it seems quite surreal. The Italian governmentContinue reading “Life Under Lockdown in Italy”
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Hidden in Silence: Movie Review
I don’t know about you, but finances can get pretty tight around here. Our outings usually mean a Saturday night stroll for wonderful hot pizzas from our favorite pizzeria, The Red Wolf. Eating out (unless you go elegant or eat a lot) is really quite inexpensive here. We can get two round pizzas, water andContinue reading “Hidden in Silence: Movie Review”
Eyes That Don’t See: A Spiritual Vision Checkup
It crept up quietly, little by little. That’s how some things happen. And we don’t realize it until it’s too late (or almost). Like with my eyesight. I was convinced that I could see. But the truth is, I was going blind. Our eyes are pretty amazing. Each eye is made up of over 2Continue reading “Eyes That Don’t See: A Spiritual Vision Checkup”
The Soldier Who Killed a King: Book Review
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 so familiar with the storiesContinue reading “The Soldier Who Killed a King: Book Review”
The Truth Frees Us, Even From Ourselves
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!” Never mind that I hadContinue reading “The Truth Frees Us, Even From Ourselves”
Don’t you Know You Are Beautiful? [Video]
Anyone who knows me also knows that I don’t like ads. Always trying to convince me to buy things I don’t need and have no room for! But I came across this promotional video by Dove® a while back and found it uplifting! Even though it sadly demonstrates the low self-esteem that many of usContinue reading “Don’t you Know You Are Beautiful? [Video]”