“For nearly two decades our bi-monthly email newsletters have always had the main article being on marriage and family. For this particular issue, however, we are presenting something entirely different. As you read what is below you will better understand what we mean. What is occurring throughout the world and including our own nation is vastly different than even 10 years ago, and we all need to be better prepared for what is happening now and will happen more stridently in the near future. Some of the organizations/companies you may not be familiar with, but nonetheless we suggest you thoroughly check them out and then you decide if you wish to become involved with what they offer. It’s entirely up to you. In closing our introduction we want to thank Gene Ozbun for sending this information to us. Gene was on my staff of the Waikiki Beach Chaplaincy back in the 70’s and is a solid brother in the Lord. Thank you, Gene, and thank you dear readers” (Bob and Yvonne)
~Joel Richardson
In addition, the growing threat of terrorist attacks on our soil and the ever-present threat of natural disasters serve to prompt those who are wise to consider how best to prepare.By far, the most important preparation is spiritual. Jesus told a simple story about those who built houses on two very different foundations: rock vs. sand. As you know, when the storm swept through it was only the house built on the rock that remained standing. Life is like that! There is no more secure foundation for our lives than the Lord God of the Universe.. It is those?people who have learned to trust God with their lives and their future who will successfully navigate through the various crises that life on this planet may bring.
I am certainly not a financial adviser, but here’s an additional suggestion that some may wish to explore further. Considering how volatile and unstable our stock market is (anyone remember what happened to 401K plans in 2008), those concerned about investment savings might wish to consider diverting some of their current savings into precious metals (after all, most financial advisers encourage diversifying your investment dollars). Again, I am not a financial adviser. Nevertheless, none other than Alan Greenspan, 20-year-head of the U.S. Federal Reserve, offered this advice: “Gold is a good place to put money these days given its value as a currency outside of the policies conducted by governments.” If interested, here is a Christian company that you might look into:
“Are You Prepared for Disaster?”?by Dr. Paul R. Williams: {Recommended!?
Brief but helpful guide?to disaster preparation by a doctor who has spent years leading disaster response teams around the globe}:http://www.charismamag.com/life/culture/15696-are-you-prepared-for-disaster?showall=&start=1