Appetite Fatigue
In Our Heritage: A Brief History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there is a brief recounting of the Winter Quarters experience of those who fled Nauvoo. Some of the experiences of Brigham Young’s son John are…
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“Thou shalt be diligent in preserving…”
The Lord’s message to Brigham Young at Winter Quarters in January 1847 included this: “Thou shalt be diligent in preserving what thou hast, that thou mayest be a wise steward; for it is the free gift of the Lord thy…
The Self-Reliance Skill of Frugality
Several years ago, I read a newspaper article on how much the food stamp program, SNAP, was helping people unemployed or underemployed by the COVID-19 pandemic. I am glad there was some help for them. I am glad there were…
Saving Leftover Seeds
In late 2021, when I found out a mild winter was predicted, I decided to plant some cool weather vegetables the first weekend of November. I went to my refrigerator and freezer to see what I had left over from…
How a Water Gate Saved Harlech Castle
In 1283, King Edward I of England started building Harlech Castle in North Wales. It was 1 of 17 castles built or repaired by Edward I to maintain English control of Wales and to display his authority in that newly…
The Creation as a Pattern for Home Storage and Self-Reliance
The scriptures offer us many patterns for ministering to others, administering in the Church and our lives, changing ourselves, and otherwise governing our lives and stewardships. The creation, as taught in the Bible, offers one such pattern that can be…
Looking Beyond the Mark
The following quote is by Elder Quentin L. Cook. It was given in the October 2016 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “While there are many examples of looking beyond the mark, a significant one…
Preparedness Quotes from Church Leaders – Bruce R. McConkie, Boyd K. Packer, and H. Burke Peterson
April 1979 – Bruce R. McConkie“We must maintain our own health, sow our own gardens, store our own food, educate and train ourselves to handle the daily affairs of life. No one else can work out our salvation for us,…
Preparedness Quotes from Church Leaders – Spencer W. Kimball
April 1974 “I remember when the sisters used to say, ‘Well, but we could buy it at the store a lot cheaper than we can put it up.’ But that isn’t quite the answer…Because there will come a time when…