by Laurie Short | Sep 2, 2013 | Author, Grace, Miley Cyrus, Ministry, Parenting, Prayer, sex, Stories, Tim Tebow, Uncategorized, youth ministry, Youth Worker
You probably never thought you’d see Miley Cyrus and Tim Tebow in the same sentence. But last week, both of them were in the news. For different reasons. Tim Tebow was cut from the New England Patriots. It’s not the first time this has happened. He’s had so many ups...
by Laurie Short | Aug 18, 2013 | Author, Blessing, Compassion, Faith, Grace, Jesus, Ministry, Missions, Parenting, Prayer, Stories, Youth Worker
I just got back from a mission trip. Five families from our church took their vacation time, packed up their children, and went to Nicaragua for a week. As a former youth pastor, I have always known the value of exposing kids to a wider glimpse of the world. They come...
by Laurie Short | Jul 24, 2013 | Blessing, Compassion, Faith, Grace, Parenting, Prayer, Royal, Stories, World Vision
Unless you’ve been on a media fast, you’ve undoubtedly heard by now that the royal baby was born this week. On Monday, there were two million tweets on him, and he hadn’t even been given a name. Now that his moniker has been revealed, you can bet George Alexander...
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...