by Laurie Short | Aug 9, 2016 | Faith, youth ministry
This has been a reflective week. I am aware that everyone is getting older while I still feel the same. My mother used to say “One day you will look in the mirror and not recognize yourself.” Without the help of Instagram filters, that day is speeding...
by Laurie Short | Jul 28, 2016 | Faith, Jesus and the Pharisees, Keeping up appearances
Two monks in Japan were travelling down a muddy road while a heavy rain was falling. Coming around a bend, they met a lovely girl in a silk kimono and sash. She was unable to cross the intersection in the downpour of the storm. “Come on girl”, said the first monk,...
by Laurie Short | Jul 21, 2016 | Events, Faith, Featured, Inspiration, News, Photography
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by Laurie Short | Jul 20, 2016 | Comparison, Faith, FOMO, Your best life
Before the dawn of social media, we only dreamed of how the other half lived. Now we get to see it. And I have wondered about the effect this is having on our souls. Through the lens of select images and sound bites, everyone looks happier, prettier, thinner and more...
by Laurie Short | Jul 12, 2016 | Creation Festival, Digital parenting, Faith
Most of us realize that by the age of 8, our kids know more than we do about technology. As far as my own knowledge is concerned, I think the age might be 6 1/2. And when they enter the world of social media, as soon as they see we are into anything they are using,...
by Laurie Short | Jun 29, 2016 | confronting others, Faith, speaking truth in love
I have to be honest- the phrase “Speaking the truth in love” feels like an oxymoron. “Speaking things people like to hear” is more my cup of tea. And the words “I need to talk to you about something” have the potential to hijack my...