How Will We Survive?

 How Will We Survive?


I know- sounds a bit dramatic, but I’m supposed to be an author, remember? Unfortunately this entry isn’t going to be poetic, entertaining, or generally very creative because I’m trying to get this out to someone relatively quickly.


I wanted to spend a few minutes jotting down some thoughts related to a couple of conversations that I had today about the future of the country. I have a path in mind, and ironically I believe that I received a confirmation of the timing of this, because immediately after I left the conversation my favorite podcaster outlined what he believed he should be doing to prepare for a possible disaster in the near future.


Please keep in mind that these points are from my perspective as a Believer, and are therefore drawn from my own worldview, which may be very different from yours- and that’s fine. Just keep this in mind if I say some things that are a little “out there” or outlandish.


Now to the point.


I fear that, even if our country receives a momentary respite after the November 2022 elections, things are going to get much worse. I believe that our inevitable downhill spiral will continue, and that now is the time to go back to the simpler times and establish more interpersonal connections and community. To these ends:

• Visit your congregations and survey the general mood of the people- especially the pastor. I think this is a great place to start, because I think it is extremely important to have a common base, and if Believers don’t have that- then there is truly no hope for the country. I have considered visiting local sportsmen’s clubs, but favor the churches because I tend to think that the members of a sportsmen’s club would be better versed in prepping, arms, etc.- they may be more inclined to shoot you if they are mainly concerned with their own well-being, and not concerned with Kingdom work.
• Join online homesteading and/or prepping forums. This is entirely religiously agnostic, and is a great place to acquire skills as well as contacts. We know “our people” when we deal with them, and we can quickly learn whom we can trust.
• Join online homeschooling forums and investigate homeschooling. I am a very firm believer in the old-fashioned way of educating kids, well outside of the indoctrination of the government and evil agenda of the world.
• If possible, learn who your neighbors are. I know- believe me- that this can be a very difficult thing, especially if you rent or just plain don’t know your neighbors (or keep to yourself). This is why I mentioned the churches and shooting ranges first.
• Evaluate (realistically) your skills, and what you have to offer the community. I have a difficult time with this one because I’m in IT, and in the worst-case scenario of losing power or electronics- many of my skills will be worthless.
• Take a physical inventory of your...inventory. This may sound odd, but take a look around you and see what you have, and what you need or don’t need. Do you have seeds for gardening? Do you have spare clothes? Too many clothes? Do you have a “bug out bag” (which I honestly don’t appreciate) that is handy and fully equipped?
• Pray. I know- this is supposed to be obvious, but I don’t pray as much as I should. And what I mean is more of developing an active relationship with God, and not just asking for yet another favor. Offer thanks, praise, and actually communicate with Him, which is done through prayer and through reading the Word. It may be difficult to hear Him at first, but with honest practice and a sincere desire to understand what He wants, you’ll be told. You just need to learn how to listen.

These are just a few basic things, and most of them center around others. If something should happen, there is no good that will come of being alone; as much as I, myself, hate to admit it- we need others. I believe that we’re heading into a battle that is way beyond Red versus Blue; I can feel it, and if you’re a Believer- you should be able to, also. Honestly, everything is going to end up for the good of the Believers, because God does win, but it doesn’t do anyone any good if we stand around waiting for Him to save us.

I have previously mentioned that I have a heart for the suffering of veterans, and the abuse and indoctrination of children.  I have not directly addressed these here but by surrounding yourself with like-minded, watchful, and generally aware individuals- these problems will diminish.



It has been said that we exist right here and now on purpose, and for exactly this time.

​Don’t let God down.