by Laurie Short | Aug 21, 2018 | Faith, When Changing Nothing Changes Everythng
Transitions. They come barging in uninvited, take over our lives, and they don’t leave us any choice but to let them. I’m especially mindful of this right now at the end of August (formerly a Summer month) as we have been suddenly thrust into school starting,...
by Laurie Short | Jun 27, 2018 | Faith, New book, Writing a book
Two days ago, I received the prized email that was responsible for me looking like this for three months. (note the kombucha which cancels out every unhealthy desperate snack). I know sweating isn’t a very ladylike word but “glowing” just doesn’t cut what’s been...
by Laurie Short | May 30, 2018 | Faith
It started four years ago while I was leading a mission trip to Nicaragua. I received a message that week that would eventually change my life. The message was from Brooklyn Lindsey, a young woman I’d heard of because she was a youth ministry speaker. But it was the...
by Laurie Short | May 17, 2018 | Faith, When Changing Nothing Changes Everythng
All it takes us one click to get us dreaming. If I could spend a day in that life, I would be happy and complete. Immediate access to our facebook friend’s idyllic vacation, Meghan Markle’s wedding plans, or the book that sold 100,000 copies in a week can keep...
by Laurie Short | May 2, 2018 | Faith, When Changing Nothing Changes Everythng
Richard spent most of his 67 years of life homeless and addicted. When he got sober and wanted a new chapter of life, he started coming to Oceanhills Church. A few friends on our staff took him under their wings, and after 2 years of baby steps, gained trust, and...