by Laurie Short | Jun 6, 2013 | Faith, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Stories
Long waits produce the best stories. Perhaps that’s why God includes them as part of his design. Nevertheless, when we’re in the midst of them they can seem never ending. Think of it: when Abraham and Sarah had Isaac, they were 100 and 90 respectively. (Good thing...
by Laurie Short | May 30, 2013 | California, Fun, Prayer
This week, like many others, I have been watching the aftermath of the devastating tornado in Oklahoma. In the meantime, it’s blue skies and 75 degrees outside and I am feeling a little guilty about where I live. I know an earthquake might trigger a tsunami any...
by Laurie Short | May 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
From Moses’ perspective, the directions were crystal clear. The promised land was theirs; they just needed a strategy for claiming it. Since there were twelve tribes of Israel, they would send one man from each tribe. Twelve “spies” who would scout...
by Laurie Short | May 16, 2013 | Faith, Stories
What’s your story? I don’t mean that blithely. I mean it literally. What is your story? God has given it to you for a purpose. And He wants to use it for more than just you. On that note, here are some things to think about regarding your story: It’s the...
by Laurie Short | May 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
I have come to believe our greatest blessings come wrapped with our biggest challenges. And God is in it all. For me that blessing is being a mom. The challenge is there’s a word “step” before mom. Although you probably wouldn’t know it if you...