Recession and Depression are words that are being bandied about on news and business programmes. Having just been sent the piece below it is essential that as many as possible know what is being said in certain responsible quarters and how it might be possible to survive what is a-coming, and some perceive that it has already started.

For many years we have been warning of a coming economic crash in America, and since 2006 we have been warning specifically of the HOUSING crisis, and the recession and depression that would follow. You will notice that everything we have been predicting is now coming true. In fact, a number of the most respected economists now state that the USA is already in Recession – beginning in December 2007. Sadly it is going to get much much worse.

I remember one place that I preached in 2006, predicting that there would be a housing crash followed by an economic depression. There was a man smirking and laughing down the back of the room. I guess that smirk may be missing now.

I want to get into “How to Survive” the coming Depression in a moment, but firstly I need to paint a picture of some of what is ahead. My strong belief is that, particularly in America, this crisis is going to be WORSE than the GREAT DEPRESSION.

And it is going to last for YEARS.

Other developed nations such as England, Ireland, Spain, Canada, Germany and even Australasia – are going to be very hard-hit also. China, India and much of Asia will be pounded at first, but I believe will recover faster. All of this is already underway.

How bad is it going to get? I believe that Christians in America need to face the fact that they are about to live through one of the WORST 5 – 7 year periods that this country has ever seen, and they need to be preparing NOW. We have not even seen the beginning of the worst of this crisis yet.

I know that there are people on this List who have heavy mortgages, who did not listen to me months ago when I started warning about the Housing crisis. Sadly some of these people are already staring down the barrel of losing everything they own.

In fact, millions of American Christians are about to become utterly destitute. A lot of “innocent” and not-so-innocent people are going to get caught out by this, and many ministries that rely on “big money” are going to get crushed.

At the end of the day, this entire thing is a judgment on the great idol of Mammon in this country. God is going to bring that idol down. He is going to smash it to pieces, and separate His true gospel from that of the Mammonites in the church. And woe unto those who get caught under that avalanche when it falls.

Sadly, many poor and underprivileged people in this country are already being affected. We need to have a heart of compassion and be reaching out to these ones as things grow worse.

(By the way, speaking of avalanches, you may remember my warnings about “Derivatives” and the need to watch the “Insurers” of the markets. Already these areas are extremely shaky, and the danger of an “economic tsunami” is high).

HOW to SURVIVE and EVEN THRIVE

There is only one type of Christian that I believe will survive – and maybe even thrive – during the coming Depression – and that is the Christian who is ministering actively to the POOR. It does not matter how much gold or US T-bills you store up. It is only “heavenly treasure” that will do. Do not expect to do well if you only selfishly consider yourself and your own family. Those who are ministering to the poor and needy I believe have a chance to literally THRIVE in this situation, while those who “hoard to themselves” can expect God’s great displeasure. He is simply not going to put up with it any more.

The other thing that will make all the difference is a strong linking of arms with several others of LIKE MIND. This too is very important. If you are part of a home group, then this may be fairly easy to do.

Talk to them about it. Come together in a strong bond of unity between, say, 4 families or individuals. But watch carefully how you choose. These relationships need to be able to survive a prolonged crisis. You may end up LIVING with these people. And they need to be a good fit ministry-wise also.

These two things – (1) Linking arms with a small close-knit group of Christian believers, and (2) Ministering actively amongst the poor and needy – these two things will make all the difference. And we need to start doing this NOW. Don’t wait until the crisis suddenly worsens. That may be too late. Start a “free meal” in your town. Do something! The hour is late.

I believe this is an opportunity for the true Church to come forth and display the Glory of Jesus in this nation – like a beacon set upon a hill. This crisis could be the Church’s finest hour – if only we will heed His call. Let the true Church be the one to shine – not the Red Cross, not FEMA. May God’s true remnant come forth in this hour to display His compassion and glory to all the earth. It could be the making of the American church – it really could.

Everything I am telling you in this email is so critical, I literally do not know how to stress it enough – it is that vital. There are going to be people who ignore what I am saying here who will literally regret it for the rest of their lives. No joke. You can mark it down.

Some ignored my warnings about the Housing market to their great cost. Others are going to ignore the two things that I am stressing most strongly here – (1) Banding together in small close-knit groups, and (2) Ministering to the poor. And it is going to cost them almost everything.

But this is all I can do – cry aloud and hope that some will listen.

Please pass this on to other Christians who hope to survive the coming crisis, my friends.

As I first read the piece above I thought that if this is even partially true we are in for a serious time. Already in 2008 there have been astonishing financial decisions taken with regard to the Economy in America. It is a warning and it is always wise to give heed to such possibly prophetic warnings.

Sandy Shaw

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I keep hearing everyone  talking about the flu pandemic, 2012, and the possibility of war (Iran, al queada, North Korea). There seems to be anxiety everywhere. Being born and raised in a Hurricane zone, I’m always a little prepared for some disasters with the supplies I stock up on for Hurricane season, but looking at what else could be coming at me, I want to prepare a little more. I’m not buying in to the 2012 scare, but I am worried about the flu and the nuts in the middle east with ambitions to wipe us off of the face of the earth. Another problem we are facing is the dismal economy, with times the way they are, who can afford to prepare for the worst and stock up on survival gear, emergency food and water? I know things are bad, but we should be asking who can’t afford to be prepared for flu, nuclear war, or just civil unrest?

I’ve started buying a case of bottled water every other week when I grocery shop. I’m searching for 2 for 1′s on canned vegetables and fruits. I’m searching the Internet for coupons for the necessities. My problem now has become, how much should I stock up? It’s just two of us right now, but I have family close by that I know will need help, too. If I count my family, then I will not have enough room, or money to stock up on everything. So my new goal is to convince my friends and family to stock up, too. I put it this way, if you stock up and need it, you’ll be glad you did. If you stock up and don’t need it, or some perishable items start to lose their shelf life, then you have a lot of canned goods to donate or make casseroles with. I hope they’re listening.

If you are thinking about marine survival gear then you’re probably pondering over the safety of your upcoming sea voyage. Better safe than sorry! Since most marine survival items can be stored in a bag or box, there’s no sense in disregarding these important items that could very well save a person’s life. What is some of the most commonly recommended marine survival gear for boaters?

Let’s start with a life vest, possibly the most important item you can carry, as this can prevent a person from drowning if he or she were tossed overboard. Keep in mind that some survival items can actually be packed into life vest pockets. You can also use pants or shirt pockets for extra room if you run out of space in the survival kit. The survival kit itself should have the ability to float, open or close, just in case you drop it. One novel invention in marine survival gear is a floatable kit with a long poly line and clip, so that it can attach to other survivors or perhaps a raft.

A waterproof match case may prove helpful as well as bottle of water disinfectant tabs inside a waterproof container and storage bags for water. Other items of note include signal mirrors, an emergency whistle to communicate with others, and a fire-starter kit. When it comes to batteries, you want to bring backups for all your electronic devices, including AA battery gadgets (like flashlights or long lasting chemical light sticks) as well as smaller batteries for watches or GPS systems. Knives are always an important item in marine survival gear, so find a long knife at least six inches, as well as tool kit and perhaps a knife sharpener. Make sure to plan on bringing a saw for more intensive cutting, as well as some needle nose grips for pulling.

If you are fishing then bring along a fishing kit and make sure you have plenty of hooks, flies, swivels, lines, safety pins, razors, spinners, spoons and sewing needles. You might also want to bring along an aluminum case for storage and cloth tape. You definitely don’t want to run out of fishing equipment just a few hours into your expedition! Special fishing equipment might also be necessary for your trip, depending on where you will be located. Just to be safe bring along additional fishing marine survival gear like a snare wire, spear head and net.

Non-electronic items will still prove valuable in an emergency. Bring a poncho to protect yourself from rain and water, a hat with a neck flap, anti UV sun glasses, waterproof sunscreen, lip balm, and insect repellant. Bring an extra blanket in case you get cold, along with extra bags, a waterproof notebook and “space” pen. (It writes upside down!)

Last but not least in planning your marine survival gear, you want to take a survival manual so you can remain calm in an emergency. Also be sure to take along plenty of food, water and medication to sustain you in the event of hunger, thirst, injury, or motion sickness. For more information on what marine survival gear you need, look up marine retail stores online.

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Can we survive without fossil fuels? Absolutely! Not only can we survive, we can prosper. When we use fossil fuel for energy, we also produce CO2. This is the major contributor to global warming. By products produced when oil is refined are disposed of because they are toxic and unusable. If these chemicals make their way into the environment the effects can be catastrophic.

Harm to humans can come in the form of fatal illness. Most toxins can be directly attributed in various forms of cancer. If we continue to allow the production of chemicals that we know are going to be harmful to our communities, we are responsible for the lives that are affected.

The solution to the problem is so simple, why didn’t we think of it sooner? The truth of the matter is, we did.

We have known about solar and wind energy for centuries. We have gotten away from these clean energy sources in the pursuit of oil. Now that we are aware of the dangers associated with the production of fossil fuel, we are looking back to cleaner energy sources.

When we decide to totally make to switch back to solar and wind energy for our electricity needs, we will begin to see a healthier environment. We will discover that we can live comfortably with out the need for fossil fuels. We will also find that we feel better when we eliminate toxins from the air we breath in our own homes.

The time is ripe to make the switch. It has never been more affordable and accessible for home owners to move from oil and gas to solar power.

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