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Although our children have not hit the “teen world” yet, as a youth pastor I get to deal with this stage pretty much each and every day of my life. Some of my worst nightmares occur when my wife and ...

We often hear the cry of “I can’t do it” or “I need someone to help me” from people who we think are capable of doing more on their own. We’re told on a regular basis that we should give ...

This is the second part of a series on how to defend yourself and your family. In the first article we focused on how to protect your younger children – around 10 and under. Now we are going to focus ...

Frugal preppers know all about the benefits of reuse and recycling.  It’s not necessarily about Mother Earth—it’s about making sure your basic needs are met and not wasting money on unnecessary goods.  Into the middle of this framework should be ...

We’ve been in what one could only call a lull … the time between the cost of commodities rising and when those costs get passed on to consumers. Economist and corporations have all said that starting this month and April, ...

The recent crisis in Japan has fueled fears of a meltdown and radioactive contamination from the nuclear power plant in Fukushima. As the public hears more about explosions and high levels of radiation, confidence in the safety of nuclear power ...

Cruising the aisles of your local supermarket, it’s hard not to notice the rising prices of staple goods.  Farmers market shoppers aren’t immune either, as farmers fighting bad weather and rising demand for scarce high-quality produce jack up prices.  Worldwide ...

The concept of bio-fuel is one that many can support. Renewable energy is a growing concern, especially for those who wish to gain independence from reliance on foreign powers and large corporations that control the world’s oil supply.  Using bio-fuel ...

Turkey season is coming soon in the Deep South, and hunters are gearing up by practicing turkey calls, working their squawk boxes, and making sure their shotguns are ready for the hunt. Whether you prefer the ambiance of the sound ...

The .30-06 is a real American icon. Rounds first offered in 1906 by Frankford Arsenal were used in United States .30 caliber service weapons for almost fifty years – until 1954, when they were replaced by .308 Winchester (NATO rounds.)

Rifles designed for the venerable .30-06 round have remained a favorite for all kinds of gun aficionados, particularly hunters. Whether you want to bag a whitetail or mule deer, an elk or moose, a good rifle loaded with .30-06 can help you get the job done.