by Laurie Short | Oct 28, 2015 | Faith, heroism, Unsung heroes
In honor of Veterans Day, I dedicate this blog to those who give us the meaning behind this day. Thank you for serving us so faithfully. This one is for you. A week ago on Halloween, there were children who dressed up as superheroes. But Veterans day reminds us that...
by Laurie Short | Oct 22, 2015 | Faith, Perspective, Writing a book
All prospective authors know that sending a proposal out on a book you’ve written feels a little like sending pictures of yourself naked and inviting people to comment on how you look. It’s super fun and not scary at all. That’s why reading the following...
by Laurie Short | Oct 15, 2015 | Faith, what women are like, women's conference, women's retreat
It’s women’s retreat season. And women all over the land are taking the plunge to get away with their own kind, and leave their children to chance uh, frozen dinners and fast food. I am speaking at two women’s gatherings in the next ten days, so I’m...
by Laurie Short | Oct 9, 2015 | Faith, great high priest, Jesus, Knowledge about the Bible
When I speak at my own church, there is a certain amount of angst as I strive to put together insights in a fresh and “never heard before” way. But when I’m given a text I’ve never studied, (Hebrews 5) combined with a title that’s less...
by Laurie Short | Oct 1, 2015 | cancer, Faith, faith in the dark, fear of the unknown
“The spot is benign”, my friend heard, and since that moment every breath has been a gift. It’s funny how that happens. Ever since she got cancer and was pronounced clear after chemo, every successive checkup slowly delivered her back to normal life. Where breaths are...