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...
by Laurie Short | Sep 10, 2015 | Faith, God's perspective, God's plan, growing up, Laurie Short, Seize the Day, the story of your life, Turning 50, your life story
I had a big birthday this week. They call it the “double nickel” because no one wants to actually say the number. I can’t even write it. But I checked my birth certificate, and I did, in fact, turn it. . Help me Jesus. Just to keep things light (and hopefully not too...
by Laurie Short | May 12, 2015 | Faith, God's plan, Parenting, Perspective, your life story
I’m thinking today about how much of life is lived in the middle of the story. And the way that our stories intertwine. Two weeks ago I met a boy who I helped a girl place in a loving home thirteen years ago. This is how he looked then: And this is what he looks...