Archive for October 2011

Water: A Reflection of God’s Love

Oct 31st, 2011 | By
Water: A Reflection of God’s Love

Many testimonials have been given to the power of prayer. Countless numbers of people have turned to the Lord in their time of greatest need, and the answers they have received have helped them make it through their darkest hours. For those who have allowed the light of God to enter their hearts, scientific proof
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Knitting 101

Oct 31st, 2011 | By
Knitting 101

I am not sure about you, but while I love the convenience of being able to hop in my car and drive to the mall to purchase whatever clothes I need, I find that after just a few wearings, there’s something terribly wrong. I think it’s actually a few things, but quality certainly tops the
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Water Filtration vs. Purification: What’s the Difference?

Oct 31st, 2011 | By
Water Filtration vs. Purification: What’s the Difference?

In these modern times, we do not often give much thought to the water around us. It is a simple convenience to turn on the tap or place a glass in the refrigerator door and serve ourselves a glass of refreshing water. But that modern convenience may not be an option for those of us trying to live on our own sustainability. We may not have access to water directly from a tap or a cold refrigerator.



Gunsmithing Tips for All-Steel Firearms

Oct 31st, 2011 | By
Gunsmithing Tips for All-Steel Firearms

Anyone can experiment with a Dremel tool and do irreparable damage to their firearm, but with a little knowledge and restraint, you can actually improve the functioning of your weapon rather than harm it. This article will not focus on any work that could cause safety issues or major damage to your firearm. There are
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Off-the-Grid Bathroom Solutions, Part 2

Oct 31st, 2011 | By
Off-the-Grid Bathroom Solutions, Part 2

Having talked a little bit about the business last article, maybe it’s appropriate to talk about the long-term bathroom needs that haven’t yet been discussed. As unusual as it may be to discuss, it is important to consider what will be done about cleanliness if there are any women in your family, as you may
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All Hallows’ Eve

Oct 29th, 2011 | By
All Hallows’ Eve

He chose the eve of All Saints’ Day…because this was one of the most frequented feasts, and attracted professors, students, and people from all directions to the church, which was filled with relics. —Philip Schaff, History of the Christian Church (1858-90) The Day of the Dead? From China to Mexico, the ancient world was haunted by the memory of unspeakable death. In some traditions it was the death of a god, and in others, the death of the world. For Scripture, it was a global Flood. This haunting found expression in rituals and myths that
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Survival In One Word: Water

Oct 29th, 2011 | By
Survival In One Word: Water

Many would think the primary goal in a survival situation is to find your way back to civilization or to be rescued or found. But is the author’s goal is to help you realize that the primary and only immediate goal in a survival situation is to survive. If you can survive, then you have a chance to make it back to civilization– if you can survive. Aside from oxygen, the most important thing to obtain in a survival situation is hydration…



Will Occupy Wall Street Change Anything?

Oct 28th, 2011 | By
Will Occupy Wall Street Change Anything?

The Occupy Wall Street movement started without much fanfare.  Early on, protesters were more or less mocked as a giant joke.  Who were these yahoos sitting out in Zuccotti Park thinking they were going to change the way this worked? Nearly two months later, the questions are much less mocking.  The Occupy Wall Street movement has spread worldwide.  Demonstrations are taking place not just in New York but in Rome, Hong Kong, and Mexico City.  Protesters share a dislike for global fat cats and major financial conglomerates, and from a batch of ne’er do wells
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Taming the Federal Beast Through Sound Money – Episode 073

Oct 28th, 2011 | By
Taming the Federal Beast Through Sound Money – Episode 073

We always enjoy having Doug Tjaden on the show, and this week’s session of Off the Grid Radio with Brian and Doug is as interesting as any we’ve had. As those of you who have been with Off the Grid Radio for a while, Doug Tjaden is the executive director of the Sound Money Center
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In the Name of the Children: Stealing Our Freedom One Amendment at a Time

Oct 28th, 2011 | By
In the Name of the Children: Stealing Our Freedom One Amendment at a Time

“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” The above words are ones that all Americans should know by heart. They are the body and the text of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, from the Bill of Rights. These are the fundamental protections that we were all given
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