April 2016

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The childhood chant of” April Showers bring May Flowers” rings out each spring.  It seems to hold true as those spring rains come and the greens and colors grow and brighten. But this old adage holds true for us in about every aspect of life. As we put forth any effort, there is a rewarding result. So it is with our preparedness, both temporal and spiritual.  We truly do reap what we sow. Just as April rains give the sleeping seed or root what is needed to grow and flourish, so as we put forth even a small effort and press forward do we see our shelves fill with food, the gardens flourish with produce, and our testimonies shine bright. The greater the effort, the greater the result! One rain will not keep a flower alive, but only begin its growth. We must also continue with daily efforts and good old fashioned work to truly see our preparedness flowers spring up, grow and flourish. This month let us all roll up our sleeves, get to work, and let those “April Rains” pour! And then may all of our gardens be blooming full of preparedness!

Included in this issue:

Thirteen Steps to Self-Reliance: Steps to help you and your family be self-reliant.

In the Southern Utah Garden: April planting, warning for tomatoes, seed harvest, poisons for lawns and trees.

Cooking with Food Storage: Bread - "the staff of life". Recipe for basic bread and tortillas, and ideas of ways to use bread - old fashioned "fast food"!

Spiritual Preparedness: Three quotes on preparing for second coming and the coming day of desolation.

Disaster Prep - Cool Clear Water: tips for water storage.

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March 2016

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If March comes in like a lamb – will it go out like a lion? It seems like that old adage is often true. We do know from past years – that somewhere in March we are bound to have a bit of stormy weather at some point. It has happened before and will happen again. So it is with life. We know that life is not just smooth sailing. There are storms that come unexpectedly. President Gordon B Hinckley warned us in 1998 “There is a portent of stormy weather ahead to which we had better give heed.” We saw that happen with the fall of the economy, the attack of 9-11, and the wars across the world. Just like March weather is unpredictable but sure to change – so will the world around us be. The question is – will we be ready? Have we “battened down the hatches”? Have we stocked up and set aside? If not, we must do so soon. Today may be a lamb – but a lion is coming! Be Prepared!

Included in this issue:

Preparedness Equipment: We know we need to store food, water, fuel, and money! But remember to keep on hand items for a longer term emergency. A list to give you ideas is included.

Words to the Wise: Ezra Taft Benson quote on not ignoring the need to be prepared, and that those who do "will rue the day they harbored such a delusion."

Spiritual Preparedness: Richard G Scott talks of true enduring happiness as we center our life in Christ.

Provident Living: Save money on Easter Egg Color Kits - easy recipe for your own coloring.

In the Southern Utah Garden: what to plant now, planting tips and applying preemergent in the garden.

Disaster Prep - Making the Light: two homemade candle recipes and a recipe to make your own wicks.

Heeding Modern Day Warnings. Excerpt from an article comparing Hauns Mill to us today - will we listen to the prophet?

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