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In the mid-1950s, before I was born, my parents went to Europe. My Uncle Wesley, my dad’s youngest brother, was stationed in Germany and my parents visited him and Aunt Jean. My parents traveled on to Switzerland to see the place where my father was held prisoner after his plane was shot down during WWII. […]
This week marks the 10-year anniversary of Forward Motion. I have consistently published the blog every week for ten years without skipping a week. Writing Forward Motion hasn’t always been easy. I wanted to make sure I was providing content that was meaningful, helpful, and filled with hope. In some seasons of my life, this […]
I remember my mother saying, “Life moves faster the older you get.” I believe she was correct. Months and years zoom by, and often we overlook small joys and big blessings. Are you so consumed with worries and activities that you fail to notice beauty, non-monetary gifts, and God’s faithfulness? Surprise reminders come when we […]
As a writer, staring at a blank page, waiting for inspiration, is a little scary, not to mention intimidating. What if the words don’t come? What happens if I’m still sitting here hours from now, waiting for the Divine Download? Will God provide that transfer of ideas and information I depend on? Life is like […]
The idea of delaying action seems counterintuitive. Action is a right-now word and concept. Action leaps forward without hesitation. Action is the opposite of waiting, or delaying. Yet, which is better; barreling ahead or waiting. As is often the case, there is merit in both delaying and moving forward, depending on the situation and timing. […]
Last weekend, I gathered with friends to celebrate. We rejoiced with a beautiful young woman, her husband, and family. The couple waited for years for God to bless them with a child. Those years were filled with many ups and downs, with heartache, but also, with hope. Recently, they received word that a precious baby […]
A hint is a small clue, a tiny trace, or barely noticeable amount of smell, taste, or feeling. In the last week, I’ve noticed a tiny touch of fall in the air. Cooler mornings and a few yellow and orange leaves hint that seasonal change is ahead. After a long, hot summer, I’m ready for […]
Any time you face something unknown, something you’ve never experienced before, you have expectations, whether good or bad. What I expected prior to knee replacement surgery was lots of pain and a slow recovery. In actuality, the pain was much less than I imagined and the recovery much more rapid. Have you had great expectations […]
Many years ago, a man who worked for my father used the word “disremember.” He was a good worker, but needed frequent reminders. When he forgot to do something, he’d say, “I’m sorry I disremembered to do that.” While this terminology brings a chuckle and stretches the bounds of made-up words, it’s actually not a […]
Life is filled with challenges. Whether health situations, caregiving, grief, or unexpected circumstances, difficult life seasons occur. Navigating hard seasons while maintaining forward motion requires determination and skill. Following are a few tips: Recognize Stress I rarely recognize stress in myself because I don’t feel it internally. My clue is elevated blood pressure. Even if […]