by Laurie Short | May 19, 2016 | Faith, step parenting
The story began five years ago when I spoke at a college. But in truth, it started way before that. And tonight as I took this picture at my dinner table, I realized the story had become what no one could have imagined. You see when I married, my husband...
by Laurie Short | Mar 28, 2016 | Faith, hope, miracles
Coming off the events of Holy week, I’m aware that Easter can feel like a movie you love that you’ve already seen. You get into it. You relish your favorite parts. But you know how the story ends. And that changes the way it is lived out. You don’t...
by Laurie Short | Jan 6, 2016 | Faith, getting "the boot", hope, recovering from foot surgery
When it comes to jobs, relationships, football teams and “The Bachelor”, Getting the boot is not usually something people celebrate. However when it comes to foot surgery, out come the balloons. With the presentation of “the boot” by your...
by Laurie Short | Nov 17, 2015 | Faith, Faith over Fear, Finding Faith in the Dark, Paris bombings
Last Summer I went to Paris. Until last week, that was a happy phrase, conjuring up images of romance and croissants and the river Seine leading you everywhere you want to be. Heck, I even filled a blog about those images. https://laurieshort.com/postcard-from-paris/...
by Laurie Short | Nov 12, 2015 | Faith, Perspective
I am in the “contract signing” stage for my new book. And I couldn’t be more excited about my new publisher. The best part is, they are excited too. It’s been a road of ups and downs with this second book. Which shouldn’t be surprising,...