As turbulent and uncertain as these days are, we are thankful that we have a loving God who is in control. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and that you take time to reflect on the blessings in your life. God bless, Joe & Laura Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let […]
November 20, 2012
According to the Legislative Analyst’s Office in California, it costs the state over $47,000 to house a convicted prisoner for a year. 2/3 of the cost are for security and healthcare expenses. Those figures are from 2009 and have probably increased significantly since then. $47,000. That’s a lot of money to incarcerate a single individual for […]
November 19, 2012
“Ugh, this is like eating a boiled tennis ball.” That was our first experience with eating one of our own chickens. It wasn’t Laura’s fault though; it had nothing to do with her cooking. She’s got excellent culinary skills. Over time we learned what was going on. Books Smarts vs Experience When we first began […]
November 17, 2012
Don’t just live, but live for a purpose bigger than yourself. Be an asset to your family, community, and country. ~ Mark Owen from No Easy Day: The firsthand account of the mission that killed Osama Bin Laden
November 16, 2012
Here’s what this week’s Friday Five from PreppingToSurvive bring us: Guns are selling like hotcakes after the U.S. Presidential election, Citizens in all 50 states petition for secession, FEMA Center closes due to weather, and austerity measures lead to protests across Europe. FEMA Center Closes Due to Weather “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor […]
November 15, 2012
“Oh no.”, I thought. “This could be bad; really bad.” Those words echoed in my mind as I started braking and steering the car to the shoulder of the road. True story: Laura and I, along with our oldest and youngest kids, were driving along the interstate this past weekend. As we topped a small […]
November 13, 2012
The air is crisp, crystalizing around you with each breath. A twig snaps under the pressure of your foot, echoing off the surrounding trees. It’s a brisk, beautiful late autumn morning. It’s great to be in God’s creation. But for the ill-equipped traveler thrust into survival mode due to mechanical issues with his vehicle, the […]
November 12, 2012
Here in these United States, we place a very high value on honor and selfless service, on fighting for truth and justice, on having the courage to do what is right no matter the cost. It’s a time honored tradition, one that is deeply ingrained in our very being, to willingly take up a cause that […]
November 10, 2012
“The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli
November 9, 2012
The U.S Presidential election has dominated much of the news this week. But for the attentive prepper there have been a lot of other good items in cyberspace. Here’s what we’re reading this week: 9 ways to make fire without matches, Hurricane Sandy victims are still struggling despite being forgotten by the news, 1 out […]
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Knowledge and Experience: Your Most Important Asset for Wilderness Survival
Friday Five for April 12, 2013
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November 22, 2012
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