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Fire extinguisher

“Sturdy Shoes and a Waterproof Tent” – #6

“Sturdy Shoes and a Waterproof Tent” is one of my favorite preparedness articles from the Ensign magazine. It offers many preparedness lessons we can learn from Church history (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). It’s perfect for this…

Fruits, vegetables, grains

“…to be used sparingly…”

In Doctrine and Covenants 89: 12, the Lord states “Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly;…”…

A finished puzzle, books on bookshelves, Family Search home page, baked artisan bread

“Sturdy Shoes and a Waterproof Tent” – #5

“Sturdy Shoes and a Waterproof Tent” is one of my favorite preparedness articles from the Ensign magazine. It offers many preparedness lessons we can learn from Church history (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). It’s perfect for this…

A bishops storehouse in Colorado

Printing Presses and Storehouses

In the “Come, Follow Me” lesson “I will Lead You Along” (Doctrine and Covenants 77-80), the opening paragraph includes this sentence: “Ultimately, the purpose of a printing press or a storehouse—like everything else in God’s kingdom—is to prepare His children…

A canister of whole wheat flour

“Sturdy Shoes and a Waterproof Tent” – #4

“Sturdy Shoes and a Waterproof Tent” is one of my favorite preparedness articles from the Ensign magazine. It offers many preparedness lessons we can learn from Church history (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). It’s perfect for this…

Airplane being unloaded

Travel Preparedness

There have been ground stops all over the country this summer due to severe thunderstorms at major airports. It’s not safe for airport ground workers or for passengers during thunderstorms so all activity comes to a halt until lightning strikes…

Missouri pioneers

Moving to Zion

Did you know that there were requirements and expectations to be met by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before they could move to Jackson County, Missouri (Zion) in the 1830’s? They were to: • Be…

Temporary plumbing repair using automotive hose and clamps

“Sturdy Shoes and a Waterproof Tent” #2

“Sturdy Shoes and a Waterproof Tent” is one of my favorite preparedness articles from the Ensign magazine. It offers many preparedness lessons we can learn from Church history (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). It’s perfect for this…