missionary life – Signora Sheila

Why Am I Here?

Young woman in blue sits on a wooden dock beside an open notebook, gazing at a calm lake at sunset; mountains and reflections create a peaceful mood.

That’s a question I often ask myself. Not ‘Why am I here on this earth?” No, that question was answered years ago, many years ago at this point, when Christ entered my heart. I was created because He wanted me to be. Just as He wanted you and every piece of creation. He loved usContinueContinue reading “Why Am I Here?”

The God of Reckless Abandon

They said we were crazy — and we probably were. But we’ve got a story to tell. It was May 1989, 37 years ago, when we embarked on this crazy adventure, a craziness that has only intensified over the years. “It’ll never work”, they told us. “Don’t do it! It’s crazy, insane. You’ve got toContinueContinue reading “The God of Reckless Abandon”

Springing Forward, Bouncing Back & an Amazing Gift

Red coffee cup beside a napkin on a rustic blue-and-brown wooden table, printed with “Keep moving forward,” conveying motivation.

Our Spring time change is scheduled for the last weekend of March, despite rumors circulating about canceling it. I don’t understand why they insist on doing it or why they call it “moving forward.” Losing an hour of sleep never makes me feel like I’m springing ahead. My biological clock really struggles to adjust, leavingContinueContinue reading “Springing Forward, Bouncing Back & an Amazing Gift”

Little Becomes Much in God’s Hands

Two hands cradle a heart-shaped pile of golden seeds against lush green leaves, conveying care, generosity, and a connection to nature.

Have you ever told the Lord that you couldn’t do something? I have, and I was completely convinced it was useless to even try. But then the Lord showed me that even small things become great in His hands. Large crowds often followed Jesus. And that day, after He had crossed the Sea of Galilee,ContinueContinue reading “Little Becomes Much in God’s Hands”

CT Studd and God’s Reputation

A woman in a gray sweater holds a glowing sparkler toward the camera, its golden sparks brightening the dim scene with an illuminating light.

As a young man, missionary Charles Thomas Studd (1860-1931) had it all. A famous cricket champion during his days at Eton and Cambridge, fame and success were his. But after the death of his older brother George, he began to question it all. “What is all the fame and flattery worth,” he wondered, “when a man hasContinueContinue reading “CT Studd and God’s Reputation”

For When you Feel Marooned

Tropical beach with leaning coconut palms, lush jungle, soft golden sand, and turquoise waves under a bright blue sky, creating a serene mood.

When you first move overseas, nothing seems to be where it should be. Offices, appointments, and waiting in line may not work the same way. Stores don’t always sell what you expect. When we first moved to Italy, we spent weeks trying to find matches for our stove. Who would have thought you could only buy matchesContinueContinue reading “For When you Feel Marooned”