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 28, 2014 | Faith, Finding Faith in the Dark, growing up, Laurie Polich, Laurie Short, Parenting, pre adolescent parenting, school
It’s that time again. Lunches are packed, carpools have begun and it’s the beginning of the year where we mark that next step of growth in our child’s life. (Some of us have a marked up wall in our home to prove it). And whether you’re involved in...
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:...
by Laurie Short | Jan 17, 2014 | Author, Faith, Fully alive, God, Michelle Obama, top ten list, truth, Turning 50, Women, youth ministry, Youth Worker
There was a big birthday last year in the White House and the news was buzzing with one question: What does the new 50 look like? Well ladies and gentlemen, I can speak to that. In fact truth be told, I have been able to speak to that for the last 3 years, 3...