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...
by Laurie Short | Sep 24, 2015 | Faith, God's plan, life lessons
Have you ever noticed that life seems to be tailored to work on your weaknesses? If you struggle with speaking up, you probably have a job or a family member who forces you to exercise that trait. If you struggle with NOT speaking up, you probably have a preteen in...