When the foundations are shaken and the support systems we’ve all grown dependent on fail, who will stand up and bring order and peace amidst the chaos?  There are some, I suppose, who hope that no one does, who hope that chaos will reign in this frightening new world.  Such a hope is misplaced.  History shows that where anarchy exists, tyranny is just around the corner.  Nature abhors a vacuum.  So does society.  In the world God has made, there must be leaders.  The question is, what kind of leaders will we have?  Will they
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Fear is a natural and helpful response to danger. Without it you wouldn’t be able to avoid many accidents, which might lead to injury or even death. Fear can be helpful in the first moment or two of a disaster.  If a bus is barreling down on you as you’re crossing the street, fear can be a great help in making dive out of the way.  But fear can get out of hand.  Instead of being your servant and protecting you, fear can become your master, destroying you. There are plenty of times when fear
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No one enjoys getting into a fight, especially with someone you love.  Yet, many of us find ourselves over and over falling into contentious arguments, with the members of our own family, especially over our survival preparation goals and actions.  Some of our loved ones doubt that our concerns about the future are reasonable.  “It won’t get that bad,” they insist.  Or maybe they just don’t want to give up this or that convenience or play thing.  Maybe the argument is over finances.  It could be with your husband, your wife, or with your children. 
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Discouragement is the enemy.  For many, the task of preparedness may seem daunting. Readying yourself, your family, or your community for the dangers to come is a large task.  The financial burden can be frightening, especially given the state of the economy.  The sheer volume of the labor can overwhelm. The suffering of being deprived of certain comforts and play things might turn one’s resolve to jelly.  Deciding what to stock up on and how much to store can defeat the most eager among us.  All these factors and more discourage many from preparing. Discouragement
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One of the comments we often hear at Off the Grid News is a complaint that many of you find it hard to persuade your families to come on board in preparing for hardship and disaster.  Is it possible that in some of our homes we have mini revolutions being waged, with words flying like bombs over the barricades?  No doubt many of you who read this article are facing challenging situations as you seek to stock up and prepare.  But if we hope to prepare well, we must prepare together.  In this article and
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