by Laurie Short | Jul 29, 2015 | Faith, Paris, Stepping out in faith
In a corner of a church called St. Sulpice, there is a painting on the wall that towers above you as you stand among the candles that fill the room. The church is in Paris, France, a city where art and architecture can leap off the walls and into your soul. I had that...
by Laurie Short | Sep 11, 2014 | birthdays, Faith, fear, Fun, Perspective, Stepping out in faith, Taking risks, the Simpsons, Universal studios
I just got back from Universal studios in Orlando. I spent my birthday there with 1800 strangers and one close friend. Here’s a shot of my birthday party And if you’re concerned, here’s a shot of my after birthday party: (Yes that’s a soufflé and yes, it...
by Laurie Short | Jul 31, 2014 | Faith, finding faith, Finding Faith in the Dark, Giving birth, Leap of faith, Parenting, publishing a book, Risk, step mom, Stepping out in faith, Taking risks, Writing a book, Zondervan
I am taking liberties with the title of this blog, because I have never actually birthed a baby. And unless God is up for another Sarah type miracle, I don’t plan to. My step son Jordan is God’s perfect gift of a child for me. However on Tuesday August 5th, I...
by Laurie Short | Jul 10, 2014 | Dark, Faith, Finding Faith in the Dark, Indiana Jones, Leap of faith, Moses and the burning bush, Risk, Stepping out in faith, Taking risks, your life story, Zondervan
Most of us know what makes life worthwhile usually involves risk. The same is true about faith. Nevertheless, when push comes to shove, most of us lean toward playing it safe. Taking risks is too darn… risky. It’s fun watching other people take risks:...