“O Be Wise”
A thought came to mind as I listened to Pres. D. Todd Christofferson speak on the topic of gambling in the Saturday morning session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 3,…
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National Preparedness Month 2026
Since 2004, September has been designated National Preparedness Month. Established because of the events of 9/11, it is a national campaign to encourage Americans to be ready for disasters. It is typically a month to focus on emergency plans and…
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…
Regular Maintenance
Where I live in the South, it’s time for the annual maintenance check on our air conditioning units. Yearly checks have allowed our condensers to last long beyond their expected life. The last one replaced was 48 years old. We…
The Lord Smiled Upon It
Recently, I read this scripture in Moses 7: “Wherefore Enoch saw that Noah built an ark; and that the Lord smiled upon it, and held it in his own hand…” Pondering upon it brought to mind these quotes: “Some have…
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…
“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…
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…
Preparedness Quotes from Church Leaders – Mark E. Peterson
April 1981“There are many very good people who keep most of the Lord’s commandments with respect to the virtuous side of life, but who overlook His commandments in temporal things. They do not heed His warning to prepare for a…