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This writer has a really great web site:   https://www.facebook.com/TotallyReady It would help us all to read more of being prepared -- for future problems! Pandemic: What Have We Learned About Ourselves and God’s Purpose? By  Carolyn Nicolaysen  · July 21, 2020 Some may ask how could God let this pandemic happen? Why would he allow the burning of cities and the destruction of our history?I believe we should be asking, what are we meant to be learning? How can I make changes that will help me grow closer to the Savior and to my neighbors, family and friends, all of whom are our brothers and sisters? Have we been humble enough to learn from this pandemic? Has it changed us and made us more humble and teachable? Has it taught us to be more like the Savior? 1 Peter 5: 4-7And when the chief Shephard shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away…. Yea, all  of you  be subject one to another,...

I got this from "Book of Mormon Central."  I would encourage all of you to go there, and subscribe to their free daily articles.  That is where you'll find "Tyler and Tayler," who give the most inspiring videos each week on the Come Follow Me subject for the week.  All of it is free, and so so so inspiring! Post contributed by  Richard Draper July 9, 2020 Save     Four Horsement of the Apocalypse by Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov. Image via Wikimedia Commons. This is a guest post by Richard Draper, which may  also be read at the BYU New Testament Commentary website . Approximate reading time: 12 minutes. Basically, I am (and have always been) an insecure person seeking for security. At an important point in my life and career, I was introduced to the wonder of scriptural prophecy. It was in an eleventh grade Seminary class where the teacher introduced us to the Revelation of St. John the Divine. He piqu...

This was published on June 3, 2020, in Meridian Magazine.  It has some very good things to consider either now, or in times to come, if this becomes a problem. Protecting Yourself During Civil Unrest By  Carolyn Nicolaysen  · June 3, 2020 The following was originally published on Meridian in April of 2018. In light of recent events, it seemed relevant to publish it again. We have the choice to prepare for the worst, or to pretend that we are somehow immune to the violence. During the past several months I have thought more and more about those who live in large cities and how their preparations need to differ from those living in a suburban or country setting. However, the past two weeks have made me understand we all need to prepare for civil unrest no matter where we live. Civil unrest is a real concern when planning for an emergency event. Any of us may find ourselves in a large city, where violence is more likely, when visiting family, ...

COVID-19: No Need to Panic By  Carolyn Nicolaysen  · March 9, 2020 The threat is still growing but we can be ready to deal with whatever comes. The COVID-19, has spread to more than 80 countries and territories around the world. China ordered all companies in non-virus-stricken areas to resume operations, but local officials complained that many companies were unwilling or unable to resume business due to the lack of supplies to protect against the spread of the virus: alcohol, disinfectants, and protective masks. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases across the United States has risen to over 500 with 21 confirmed deaths. Italy has imposed a virtual lockdown across the northern part of the country including the financial capital of Milan, in an attempt to try to contain the rapidly spreading coronavirus. The unprecedented restrictions will impact 16 million people and stay in force until April 3 rd . There is some good news. There ...