by Laurie Short | Sep 29, 2014 | forgiveness, Grace, Isis, Jesus
This is a quote I just posted on Facebook and Twitter. It comes from p.151 of my book. What it means haunts me. With Isis still ravaging the Middle East and scores of uncounted children maimed for declaring their faith, I find myself rooting “Get those...
by Laurie Short | Sep 20, 2014 | Faith, Keep the Faith, Live the Promise, pain, Susie Larson
Last Friday I was on my sixth radio show. It was called “Live the Promise.” http://myfaithradio.com/2014/finding-faith-dark/ This glib beginning makes me sound like a pro, but the truth is, I have never been on the radio before. Until seven weeks ago when Finding...
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 | Aug 18, 2014 | Carpadium, Dark, Dead Poet's Society, Disappointment with God, Faith, Finding Faith in the Dark, forgiveness, Grace, Robin Williams, Seize the Day
He had me at “Nanu Nanu”. And he was brilliant right up to his tragic end. I realize I am a week late weighing in on this very sad death, but sometimes waiting is good. You have a better idea what to say. And what not to. From loveable alien to cross...
by Laurie Short | Aug 9, 2014 | Faith, Family Camp, Finding Faith in the Dark, Fully alive, Laurie Short, Mount Hermon, publishing a book, retreats, step mom, step parenting, Tyranny of the Urgent, Writing a book
So last week was a big week. My step son came home from his annual two month visit-his-bio-mom-in-Australia trip, my book was released August 5th, and I was on TV for a book interview for the first time. (Ok, it was just a small network in So. Bend, but it was still...