Insert Blog Posts into Homepage (shortcode available?)

Hi Tom first let me thank you for creating this theme I have just purchased it and I am looking forward to using it and being a supporter, like many others, of GP.

On my home page I would like to know the best course of action to take to insert one of my blog posts meaning the image, title, excerpt, read more. My goal would be to have three posts across one row.

Is this possible using a shortcode on the page?

Is this something I need to get a plugin for?

Forgive, what I am certain is a true newbie question, but the key point for me on GP was your support and response time (which has been fantastic) and the flexibility of the theme you've built.

I hope the question makes sense and look forward to your reply.

Thank you in advance.

James