Betrayal and even hostility are not what you should expect from those closest to you, but it happens! How would you feel if you found your identity was stolen? The economic and personal costs would take years to recover. That’s a LIFEQUAKE!

Ever felt part of a family full of conflict, or misbehavior, or maybe neglect or abuse--even all of the above? Welcome to the biblical family. When you are hurt by those who should love you, that’s a LIFEQUAKE! It often takes years to heal.

“Remember your death (memento mori) for dust you are and to dust you shall return.” These timeless words remind us how to really live. We died with Jesus, and so we are given resurrection power to live new lives!

Though challenging, survival is best done as a group. Banding together goes back before the first campfire. Mutual aid groups (MAGs) are intentional communities and when the meltdown happens, you’ll want to be an active member.

Preppers have a basic tool box, and then a variety of other kits (e.g., demolition; cleaning; gardening). We are wise to assess our tool collections. When need arises, we will likely need to pool our resources to get a job done.

Someone said that the best defense is a good offense. Some seem to think this means we need to be as offensive as possible! You might be surprised what has proven most successful in the Christian arsenal over the centuries.

In the best of times we need shelter. Catastrophe or not, real estate’s number one rule, “location, location, location,” remains true. We’ll learn this week that a roof over-head is about more than just protection from the elements.

Without food, your body will not function properly. The average person will not survive ten-days without food, but it seems many like to test their limits. But we do not have to suffer food-insecurity. We are prepared.

Preparedness is necessary for survival and good hygiene is critical. Besides, it feels good to stay clean. Some have said cleanliness is next to godliness, let alone healthiness. How do we wash-up after a collapse?

Uncertain times lay ahead. Access to water is critical. Water is a precious resource, necessary for life. Water makes us alive, defines who we are as well as how we live. Never forget the water!