Click here for a complete copy of the December 2022 Back to Basics Newsletter.
It is hard to believe another year
is almost over, and another Christmas season has arrived. It truly is “The most
wonderful time of the year!” It is a wonderful time to give gifts, provide
service, and sing in choirs! We celebrate as we decorate homes and yards, go to
church dinners and company parties, and enjoy neighborhood light displays. The
celebrations are many, the décor glittering, and the lights twinkling and
inviting. But in the midst of all of these expressions of Christmas Joy, let us
not forget the “Reason for the Season.” Let
us be sure to keep the Savior at the center of our CHRISTmas. We celebrate his
birth because of his life and His atonement. Perhaps the best way we can
celebrate His birth and life – is by being obedient. “The great test of life is
to see whether we will hearken to and obey God's commands in the
midst of the storms of life.” (Eyring) Being prepared helps us get through
those storms! Following the commandment to be prepared, is a way we can
celebrate the birth and life of Christ. Let us include both spiritual and
temporal preparedness in our celebrations this year. If we are prepared, we shall
not fear!
A Preparedness Christmas - ideas to give for gifts to help your friends and family be prepared!
Surviving Winter Emergencies - ideas to help you stay warm in a winter emergency at home or away.
Spiritual Preparedness - Voice from the past - quotes from Dallin H Oaks and Bruce R McConkie.
In the Southern Utah Garden - things to do in December for your garden. Includes an idea for your own compost bin.
Provident Living: Croutons - using the leftover bread instead of wasting it.
Disaster Prep: What level are you? - five levels of preparedness to help us identify where we stand and give ideas of where we would like to be.
Cooking with Food Storage - favorite Christmas recipes you can make using items from your storage.
Troubleshooting Food Storage - a list of things to help if you are having trouble getting going!
Click here for a complete copy of the December 2022 Back to Basics Newsletter.
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