New Reminders: Visibility

Something that is visible is something we can see.  Something invisible cannot be seen.  How we make the invisible visible, is by showing evidence that it exists.  We tend to live by the mantra that “Seeing is believing.”  And it is hard for us to visualize anything we have never seen.  Yet we are capable…

New Reminders: Questioning

I am the type person who likes to know the how, why, and why nots of things.  But I have always wondered if it is wrong to question the Bible or even God himself.  I was always taught that the Bible is the sacred Word of God, and that I should treat it with respect…

New Reminders: Pretenses

Younge people often ask, “How do you know when you are really in love and not just infatuated with someone?”  That is a fair question, to which that are few fool-proof answers.  Some infatuations might eventually turn into true love, but many do not, when we find that the good-looking gal or guy turns out…

New Reminders: Nature

Many people report feeling closest to God when they are enjoying His natural creation.  There is something about strolling through a majestic forest or watching a particularly colorful sunrise or sunset that brings out our feelings of awe, appreciation and gratitude for God’s beautiful handiwork.  Those who experience nature as an inspiring experience, might tell…

New Reminders: Justice

According to Wikipedia, “Justice is the concept that individuals are to be treated in a manner that is equitable and fair.  A society in which justice has been achieved would be one in which individuals receive what they “deserve”.  The interpretation of what “deserve” means draws on a variety of fields and philosophies, like ethics,…

New Reminders: Decluttering

Decluttering is a deliberate decision to free ourselves from the overwhelming accumulation of possessions, commitments and thoughts that no longer serve a purpose for us.  Some of us think we have controlled things well because we have moved frequently, until we look closely and realize that some boxes have moved with us several times and…

New Reminders: Death

Death is sort of a taboo subject and not one we often chose to write or talk about unless someone close to us has: “Passed away, Gone to meet his maker, Is finally out of her misery, Is in a better place, Is no longer with us, Is with the angels” or one of the…

New Reminders: Change

Some people fear change, it implies that things will be different and that somehow threatens the status quo, the predictable, our ability to be in control of our lives.  Even a sudden, unexpected change in the weather causes us to have to alter our plans.  Deep down the fear seems to stem from a fear…

New Reminders: Resilience

Resilience is the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties or the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape.  The literal definition of the word resilient means “to bounce back”.  The word is associated with withstanding shock, returning to form, maintaining strength, and not giving up after an accident, disappointment or…

New Reminders: Prayer

Prayer can be defined as an act of communication by human beings with the sacred.  It may be with God, “the gods”, the universe, the transcendental realm or any higher power.  Prayer has been practiced in all known religions, in all times, using various forms and techniques. Some people, who are agnostic, might call it…