Lead Your Church to Read the Bible Together in 2020

Lead Your Church to Read the Bible Together in 2020 by Justin Dillehay  for The Gospel Coalition GNN Note – Our church began this program several months ago with about 60+ people. It has dwindled to fewer than 20 people, however, we are still encouraged. The program may benefit from better promotion ****** “I wish my congregation didn’t read the Bible so much!” said no pastor ever. As an evangelical pastor in the Reformed Baptist tradition, I think I speak for all of us in saying we want our people…

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Stories from an SHTF Christmas: SELCO

Stories from an SHTF Christmas: SELCO by Daisy Luther for The Organic Prepper Have you ever thought about what an SHTF Christmas would be like after an end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it event? I’m not talking about a minor issue that just affects a few people, but a full-on disaster that changes everything. Today, we have a first-hand look at what a post-collapse holiday is really like. I interviewed my friend Selco and his answers are really food for thought.  I have learned more about long-term survival from Selco than probably anybody else and have…

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Fire Extinguishers | 3 or More Locations for House Fire Preparedness

Fire Extinguishers | 3 or More Locations for House Fire Preparedness by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Blog Do you have more than one fire extinguisher in your home? Do you know where they are at this very moment? You do have at least one, right? (jump to recommendation) Why You Need At Least 3 Fire Extinguishers At Home Preparedness for a fire, anywhere in your home. Fast reaction time is crucial. A developing house fire can catch and spread very quickly. And it’s possible that you could even become trapped!…

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11 Winter Survival Skills Every Child Should Know

11 Winter Survival Skills Every Child Should Know by: Tara Dodrill for Off the Grid News Are you attached to your child at the hip every minute of every single day? Your children have a far greater chance of survival if they possess some basic self-reliance skills and have practiced the emergency disaster plan with the family. Even if your work does not force you to leave the property and the children are homeschooled, they are still not protected from a crisis. Children, even the youngest ones in the family, must learn…

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Building a Get-Home Bag and Action Plan

Building a Get-Home Bag and Action Plan by John R (AKA SickSkilz) for MD Creekmore There have been multiple discussions on getting home during a disaster and the contents of a GHB (get home bag).  In the 11/18 weekly preps, I mentioned that I decided to test out my get home plan with the assumption that I would not have my truck available and would have to travel on foot.   Here is how it went and what I found: I work downtown in a medium to large city.  I drive a bit…

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Venezuelan Migrants Find Relief at Center of Hope

Venezuelan Migrants Find Relief at Center of Hope from Samaritans Purse GNN Note – We have been following the economic collapse of Venezuela for close to six years. The economic policies of socialism have destroyed another country and is currently destroying the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. We are grateful to see some relief flowing into this area to offer some assistance to victims of these out of control politicians. ****** A SMALL FACILITY IN COLOMBIA IS PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE AND OTHER SERVICES TO VENEZUELANS WHILE KEEPING THE…

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I Survived an Economic Collapse

I Survived an Economic Collapse by Siempre Listo – Survival Blog There is corruption at the highest levels of the government: The president, along with key officials in the government, financial institutions, corporations and the military, quietly move their money out of the stock market and banks and transfer their assets into gold and Swiss bank accounts. Once the members of the elite have safely parked their money away, the president suddenly announces a devaluation of nearly 50% of the currency. The move stuns the stock market, which plunges to…

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Building a Get-Home Bag and Action Plan

Building a Get-Home Bag and Action Plan by John R (AKA SickSkilz) – MD Creekmore There have been multiple discussions on getting home during a disaster and the contents of a GHB (get home bag).  In the 11/18 weekly preps, I mentioned that I decided to test out my get home plan with the assumption that I would not have my truck available and would have to travel on foot.   Here is how it went and what I found: I work downtown in a medium to large city.  I drive…

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How to Feed Your Family When You’re Flat Broke

How to Feed Your Family When You’re Flat Broke by Daisy Luther – The Organic Prepper Feeding your family when you’re flat broke isn’t easy but it can be done.  What would you do if you suddenly need to prepare for a lean month ahead on a tight budget? Imagine you only had $400 or so to purchase all food and essentials for your whole family for a month. How would you cover the necessities? This is a question on a lot of people’s minds right now. Most – if not…

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