Closing in on a strategy...

Have been refining and re-working this blog. It was too cluttered with peripherals, and not simple enough. There are many, many more preparedness websites, companies and resources than there were a couple of years ago when my blogging effort began. There is no need for me to reproduce what's already out there.

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I want to try a trial run with the Abraham Backpack "simple starter kit" first before making a comprehensive 'Bug Out Bag' (72-hour refugee kit) and certainly before tackling the 'Shelter-in-Place' supplies or a 'survival kit' for camping in the wild.

Would you like to play this weekend?

The Portable Word

Supplies for critical thinking and thought control

A number of loved ones travel long distances as part of their employment, education and recreational pursuits. In addition to their own preparations, something very small and sleek can be added that will remind them that they are mightily loved, being thought of and held in prayer every day they are away.

If one does not have any other Bible to pack, 

the following reading material is highly recommended.
This small volume fits nicely into a quart-sized zip-lock bag
with enough room to spare for other important documents.

LivingWater

The book can be read online:

A free copy can be delivered by mail:

Also, a free PDF can be found HERE.

An additional resource for obtaining this booklet is Free Word Ministries.

"Gone in 60 Seconds"

Read an interesting article about a woman's experience 

with developing a 'disaster-prepared' mindset. 

She asks:

"Could you prepare to be out of your home in sixty seconds?   “Gone in Sixty Seconds” was a popular 1970’s movie about a desperate master thief who learned to steal a car within seconds. If a crook can learn to do it, then we can make it our goal to have enough prepared that we could flee at a moment’s notice."

Her heart for her family shines through as she tells the story of her wake-up call to create 'bug out bags' for every member, including the dog.

The title "Gone in 60 Seconds" also triggered for me mental images of recent news stories related to cataclysmic weather events: the earth scrubbed in a flash, whole huge areas of land decimated by what can only be described as 'acts of God'. 

I find myself asking: 

How do we prepare for a time when everything around us 

is gone but our lives have been spared? 

There may be a time when the only 'backpacks' we have are in the realm of the spirit, 

and the only aid we can expect is supernatural provision from our original Source.

I lift my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven.

Psalm 123:1

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My help comes from the LORD, 

the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm 121:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, 

the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:1

And immediately the father of the boy crying out, with tears said: 

I do believe, Lord: help my unbelief. 

Mark 9:24

Just as a father has compassion on his children, 

So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. 

For He Himself knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust.

Psalm 103:13,14

And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, 

which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19

Homemade first aid kits for children

Supplies for wound remedy, healing and restoration to functionality

 

Make Mini First Aid Kits

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What You’ll Need for the container:
A travel soap dish
Stickers
One large band aid (Not too small; it should be large enough to write your child's name.)
A felt tip pen or magic marker (Pick a fun color.)

First Aid Supplies:
3 Self-adhesive bandages (We like the kinds that have cartoons on them. Anything to make a boo-boo feel better.)
2 Antiseptic wipes (Make sure it's ouch-less to clean the wound.)
2 Antibiotic wipes (To prevent infection.)
1 small roll of sterile gauze
Purell hand sanitizer
Adhesive tape
1 Eye wash
2 Packets of burn gel
2 Insect bite ointment wipes
Plastic Tweezers
Travel size sunscreen suitable for children
3x5 card with important names and phone numbers (If possible have it laminated.)

Make the kit:
Adhere the large bandage on the top of your travel soap dish.
Write your child's name on the band aid.
Decorate the box with stickers. (Throw a few stickers in with the first aid kit. Stickers just seem to make everything better).
Place your supplies inside the box, close tight and you're done.

Teach your child:

Go over everything in the kit with your child and make sure they know how to use it.

Thank you to whomever first published the original PDF for this project: 

"From your friends at www.all-things-first-aid.com", 

a website that can no longer be found.

Look in Your House

Read 2 Kings 4:1-7 about the prophet Elisha 

and the Widow of a Prophet. 

 
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Here is a children's version of the same story:

Free Stories

I appreciate this woman's exposition::

Look In Your House

What do we have in our houses already?

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May the Lord inspire us to use and share 
what we've been given 

in new and wonderful ways.

Where Your Treasure Is

Read the story in 1 Kings 17:8-24 about the prophet Elijah 

and the Widow at Zarephath in a time of great need. 

Then check out this video from Patheos:

Grace EV Free Video: Widow of Zarephath from 1 Kings 17:8-16
from Grace EV Free on Vimeo.

Here is another children's version of the same story:
Child Bible Story Online

Our God does, indeed, provide in miraculous ways!

May the Lord strengthen, encourage, protect, 
and provide for us  all
as we press into real relationship with Him 
and with each other.

Bible Class Creations: Call of Abram

A parallel thought

Found while searching images for 'Abraham Backpack':

  

Bible Class Creations: Call of Abram

Be ready to pack up, move out and follow the call...

Thank you to Angela Howard for her free sharing!

A custom string backpack!

Start with a backpack

Found these wonderful custom-made, one of a kind, colorful and distinctive

perfect lightweight string backpacks.

 

Ordered these two ("one to make + one to give") from

Michele's Marvels Etsy shop

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My experience with ordering from Michele has been delightful. Her designs are unique, materials are good quality, and workmanship is beautiful. Service has been prompt and trouble-free. Check out her designs!