by Laurie Short | Dec 14, 2015 | bad news, Faith, letting go
“Mom, I got a tattoo.” “Your dad and I are your new Instagram followers.” “Honey, I just saw your dress on another woman across the room.” “Hey Neighbor! My son is starting a garage band.” Depending on your walk in life,...
by Laurie Short | Dec 7, 2015 | Advent, Faith, publishing a book, when changing nothing changes everything
Its time to resurrect a joke. Because I’m more of a “incidental humor gal’ than a “joke gal” this is really the only one I tell. (you can follow this link to chapter 11 to prove it:...
by Laurie Short | Nov 30, 2015 | Faith, Getting a book published, Intervarsity Press, IVP
It’s a new chapter in the holiday season. With Thanksgiving leaving its mark in our hearts (and on our scales) we are on to Advent. And the promise of an even greater celebration is ahead. Advent gives us a new beginning on the heels of a holiday ending, and we...
by Laurie Short | Nov 24, 2015 | Faith, gratitude, Thanksgiving
Foodies, get your engines started. It’s time for your favorite holiday of the year. But first, let’s remember WHY we are actually coming together to eat. Believe it or not, this holiday is NOT just about the oven browned turkey and cream laden mashed...
by Laurie Short | Nov 17, 2015 | Faith, Faith over Fear, Finding Faith in the Dark, Paris bombings
Last Summer I went to Paris. Until last week, that was a happy phrase, conjuring up images of romance and croissants and the river Seine leading you everywhere you want to be. Heck, I even filled a blog about those images. https://laurieshort.com/postcard-from-paris/...
by Laurie Short | Nov 12, 2015 | Faith, Perspective
I am in the “contract signing” stage for my new book. And I couldn’t be more excited about my new publisher. The best part is, they are excited too. It’s been a road of ups and downs with this second book. Which shouldn’t be surprising,...
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...