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Sunday Prepper Bible Study- Don’t Worry Be Happy

Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? For after all these things do the Gentiles seek: for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Matthew 6:27-34

Expect this verse to be used against you when you try to encourage folks at your church that they need to prepare. They’ll ignore Proverbs 22:3, the story of Noah, the story of Joseph, and every other critical example and admonition to prepare in the entire book.

Are they right? Are we sinning by being prepared? Of course not. Today’s verse is talking about worrying. That give us no excuse to not prepare. You are still responsible to do your best. But once you’ve done your best, trust God with the rest, don’t get antsy about what you were’n’t able to purchase for your pantry. But, God doesn’t expect us to sit on our laurels, he expects us to do what we can with what he has given us to provide for ourselves and our families. Otherwise, we might interpret this verse to mean that we don’t need to concern our selves with getting a job. That won’t work out to well for you unless you’re a Bernie Sanders supporter. Even then, you’ll have to get up off  the couch to go cash your food stamps if you expect to find any food in your cupboard. Would your friends classify that as taking thought, saying what shall we eat and what shall we drink?

In fact, it’s not the well prepared who say such things. When disasters come, and they most certainly do, it is those who failed to prepare that ask, what shall we eat and what shall we drink? Not only are they in no position to give to the needy as directed in the rest of the sermon on the mount, they are part of the problem.

Keep in mind that most of these people challenging your faith becuase of your prepping have, home owner’s insurance, health insurance, full coverage auto insurance, 401ks, and IRAs. Not that there is anything wrong with those things, is just that their message isn’t consistent. They don’t trust God with their health, home, car, or retirement, but when the stuff hits the fan, they’ll suddenly believe that he’ll send mana from heaven and water from a rock. Yeah, right. You know as well as I do that every nay sayer out there will be beating on your door five minutes after the event; what ever it happens to be.

The bottom line is, be ready to give a defense when you are eventually interrogated about your prepping, but don’t wear yourself out arguing with folks that don’t want to be confused by the facts. After all, you can’t fix stupid.

Come back every Sunday for a new Prepper Bible Study! The most important prep of all is knowing GOD. Jesus said “what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his own soul?” Prepper translation: “What good will it do you to survive the coming economic collapse, nuclear war or even a zombie apocalypse if you don’t know you will go to heaven when you die.” A recent study found that 10 out of 10 people die! On that day we will meet our Maker. It only makes sense to be prepared for that day. Click here to learn more about knowing GOD.

Have a blessed day and happy prepping!

Mark

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Faith and Freedom Friday-The Importance of Friends

In today’s message, pastor Cooley talks about the importance of having godly friends.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Ephesians 5:15

After many years of praying and searching for a pastor that understands America’s social, economic, and political problems and how evicting God from our country has brought those problems about, my wife and I finally found Pastor Cooley, a true man of God and a dedicated patriot.

While attending Pastor Cooley’s church for several weeks, the thought struck me; how many other faithful patriot preppers out there are having trouble finding a good church and are enduring feel-good, cotton-candy sermons  just so they can be in fellowship with other believers?

In an effort to help redeem the time in these evil days, Faith and Freedom Fridays, is available as a podcast to stream or download featuring recent messages from Pastor Clifton Cooley of  Calvary Baptist Church, Sebastian, FL.

If you happen to be in the Sebastian, FL area, please come worship with us every Sunday at 11:00 AM and Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM  123 Thunderbird Drive, Sebastian, Florida  32958

Do you have a good picture of your gun, Bible and American flag? Send it to prepperrecon@gmail.com and we’ll feature it on Faith and Freedom Friday. Thanks to Frank R. for today’s picture!

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Podcast-Coming Persecution of US Christians Will Be Severe

John Theo, author of the new book Mission Trip joins me today to talk about the growing persecution of Christians in America.

Click HERE for book giveaway details!

In Seven Cows, Ugly and Gaunt, Book One: Behold Darkness and Sorrow, Daniel Walker begins having prophetic dreams about the judgment coming upon America. Through one of his dreams, Daniel learns of an imminent threat of an electromagnetic pulse attack which will wipe out America’s electric grid, sending the country into a technological dark age. Municipal water services, retail food distribution, police, fire, EMS and all emergency services will come to a screeching halt. If they want to live, Daniel and his friends must focus on faith, wits and preparation to be ready . . .  before the lights go out.

Today’s Prepper Recon Podcast sponsor is CampingSurvival.com. Whether your plan is to bug in or bug out, they have all of your preparedness needs including; bug out bags, long term food storage, water filters, gas masks, and first aid kits. Use coupon code PREPPERRECON to get 5% off your entire order at Camping Survival.

The dollar has lost over 90% of its purchasing power since 1971. Silver, on the other hand, has proved to be a very stable form of wealth preservation over the years. And where do you buy silver? Silver.com of course. Silver.com offers fantastic prices on silver and gold. Check out Silver.com today.

Happy Prepping!

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Podcast- Nowhere to Run for Ex-Pats After Collapse- Captain Aaron Pufal

Captain Aaron Pufal talks about the global security challenges for his high-value customers as a yacht captain traveling around the world. In his opinion, there is nowhere left to run in a collapse. Aaron has developed a high-quality food ration bar called Tac-Bar for optimum performance in survival situations. Order your Tac-Bar here to be prepared for whatever.

Click HERE for book giveaway details!

In Seven Cows, Ugly and Gaunt, Book One: Behold Darkness and Sorrow, Daniel Walker begins having prophetic dreams about the judgment coming upon America. Through one of his dreams, Daniel learns of an imminent threat of an electromagnetic pulse attack which will wipe out America’s electric grid, sending the country into a technological dark age. Municipal water services, retail food distribution, police, fire, EMS and all emergency services will come to a screeching halt. If they want to live, Daniel and his friends must focus on faith, wits and preparation to be ready . . .  before the lights go out.

Cati Armor offers affordable body armor including level III trauma plates made of AR-500 steel which can endure multiple rounds from pistols and rifles up to 7.62 NATO. There plates are available with Rhino Linings coating to reduce spall.

I use JM Bullion because they have the lowest over-spot price of any dealer I have found for silver and gold bullion. JM Bullion now offers free shipping on every order!

Ready Made Resources is a trusted name in the prepper community, because they’ve been around for 18 years. They offer great prices on Night Vision, water filtration, long term storage food, solar energy components and provide free technical service. Get ready for an uncertain future at ReadyMadeResources.com!

God bless and happy prepping!

Mark

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Sunday Prepper Bible Study- Merchandise

But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you.

2 Peter 2:1-3a

I know most of you are shocked that I didn’t have a picture of Joel Olsteen’s church today as an example for a verse that talks about false prophets that make merchandise of you. But, the fact of the matter is, self-proclaimed billionaire Kenneth Copeland has perhaps been more successful in merchandising religion than any other protestant minister.

Of course, his fortune is a mere pittance compared to the untold riches of the Vatican. Both have heaped up fortunes while spreading their damnable heresies. Pope Francis’ latest heresy is that you don’t have to believe in God to go to heaven. Copeland has both endorsed the heretical pope, and participated in services that bastardize the gifts of the Spirit through promoting disorder, chaos and what appears to be a demonic spirit of drunkenness.

Be careful that you are not being sold damnable heresies and be sure that your church leaders are not making merchandise of you. The only way you’ll have the discernment to make your way through these troubled end-times is by keeping a close personal connection to the Holy Spirit through Bible reading, prayer and personal worship.

Being in fellowship with other true believers is also very important. So, if you are in a bad church, get out now, but find a good church right away. And, don’t look for a perfect church, they don’t exist.

Come back every Sunday for a new Prepper Bible Study! The most important prep of all is knowing GOD. Jesus said “what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his own soul?” Prepper translation: “What good will it do you to survive the coming economic collapse, nuclear war or even a zombie apocalypse if you don’t know you will go to heaven when you die.” A recent study found that 10 out of 10 people die! On that day we will meet our Maker. It only makes sense to be prepared for that day. Click here to learn more about knowing GOD.

Have a blessed day and happy prepping!

Mark

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Faith and Freedom Friday- Being Seperate

Audio Edition of Behold, Darkness and Sorrow Available Now!

Pastor Cooley warns of the dangers of being too well assimilated to our culture and reminds us that the Bible calls us to be separate.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Ephesians 5:15

After many years of praying and searching for a pastor that understands America’s social, economic, and political problems and how evicting God from our country has brought those problems about, my wife and I finally found Pastor Cooley, a true man of God and a dedicated patriot.

While attending Pastor Cooley’s church for several weeks, the thought struck me; how many other faithful patriot preppers out there are having trouble finding a good church and are enduring feel-good, cotton-candy sermons  just so they can be in fellowship with other believers?

In an effort to help redeem the time in these evil days, Faith and Freedom Fridays, is available as a podcast to stream or download featuring recent messages from Pastor Clifton Cooley of  Calvary Baptist Church, Sebastian, FL.

If you happen to be in the Sebastian, FL area, please come worship with us every Sunday at 11:00 AM and Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM  123 Thunderbird Drive, Sebastian, Florida  32958

Do you have a good picture of your gun, Bible and American flag? Send it to prepperrecon@gmail.com and we’ll feature it on Faith and Freedom Friday!

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Podcast-God’s Abandonment Wrath On America-Prepare Accordingly

Audio Edition of Behold, Darkness and Sorrow Available Now!

In my recent interview on Radio Free Redoubt, I discussed God’s abandonment wrath with host, John Jacob Smith. We talked about the abominations committed by America and the growing apostasy within the church. I cover some step you can take to be better prepared for when God finally removes the hedge from around the US.

Click HERE for book giveaway details!

In Seven Cows, Ugly and Gaunt, Book One: Behold Darkness and Sorrow, Daniel Walker begins having prophetic dreams about the judgment coming upon America for rejecting God’s Word. Through one of his dreams, Daniel learns of an imminent threat of an electromagnetic pulse attack which will wipe out America’s electric grid, sending the country into a technological dark age. Municipal water services, retail food distribution, police, fire, EMS and all emergency services will come to a screeching halt. If they want to live, Daniel and his friends must focus on faith, wits and preparation to be ready . . .  before the lights go out.

Cati Armor offers affordable body armor including level III trauma plates made of AR-500 steel which can endure multiple rounds from pistols and rifles up to 7.62 NATO. There plates are available with Rhino Linings coating to reduce spall.

I use JM Bullion because they have the lowest over-spot price of any dealer I have found for silver and gold bullion. JM Bullion now offers free shipping on every order!

Ready Made Resources is a trusted name in the prepper community, because they’ve been around for 18 years. They offer great prices on Night Vision, water filtration, long term storage food, solar energy components and provide free technical service. Get ready for an uncertain future at ReadyMadeResources.com!

God bless and happy prepping!

Mark

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Alert! Meltdown is Happening Now-Michael Snyder-Pt 2

Audio Edition of Behold, Darkness and Sorrow Available Now!

Michael Snyder of The Economic Collapse Blog joins me today for the second half of our conversation. He presents the chilling details of what is happening in the economy. He breaks down the banks teetering on the edge of collapse, massive plant closures and layoffs as well as the desperate push by governments to ban cash. He warns that the time to prepare is now! To learn more, visit The Economic Collapse Blog.

Click HERE for book giveaway details!

In Seven Cows, Ugly and Gaunt, Book One: Behold Darkness and Sorrow, Daniel Walker begins having prophetic dreams about the judgment coming upon America. Through one of his dreams, Daniel learns of an imminent threat of an electromagnetic pulse attack which will wipe out America’s electric grid, sending the country into a technological dark age. Municipal water services, retail food distribution, police, fire, EMS and all emergency services will come to a screeching halt. If they want to live, Daniel and his friends must focus on faith, wits and preparation to be ready . . .  before the lights go out.

Today’s Prepper Recon Podcast sponsor is CampingSurvival.com. Whether your plan is to bug in or bug out, they have all of your preparedness needs including; bug out bags, long term food storage, water filters, gas masks, and first aid kits. Use coupon code PREPPERRECON to get 5% off your entire order at Camping Survival.

The dollar has lost over 90% of its purchasing power since 1971. Silver, on the other hand, has proved to be a very stable form of wealth preservation over the years. And where do you buy silver? Silver.com of course. Silver.com offers fantastic prices on silver and gold. Check out Silver.com today.

Happy Prepping!

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Sunday Prepper Bible Study- American Icon

He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

Revelation 22:11

I had no intentions of writing any more Trump-bashing Sunday Prepper Bible Studies. I have a multitude of reasons for being reluctant to write such posts, not the least of which is my worry that I’ll cause someone to stay home on the day of the general election and allow comrade Bernie or Hillary to win,  taking our country on an accelerated downward spiral. As I’ve said many times before, if Trump gets the nomination, I’ll be up before the sun to go vote for him. Given the alternatives, I’d vote for Darth Vader over Hilary or Comrade Bernie.

Now that the disclaimers are out of the way, I’ll say what I need to say. Last week after the debate, I had an epiphany about how Trump serves as an iconic bellwether for our nation as a whole. I had a very clear understanding of the parallels between Trump and America at large.

First is pride. Both Trump and our country at large have an enormous amount of arrogance. Neither seem to think there is anything in heaven above nor on earth below that can bring them low. Both will be proven wrong, in the long run.

Second is wealth.Obviously, Trump is a billionaire, but even those who are dependent on welfare and other social programs in America rank in the top 20% of income earners in the world. The average American earns $51,939 annually and falls in the top quarter of the top 1% globally. Keep that in mind before you attend the next 99% rally. To attend such a rally you’d have to make less than $32,000 a year to not be a total hypocrite, and then, you’d just barely eek your way under the wire. In fact, even if you only make $25,000 a year, you’re still in the top 2% of the richest people on earth. There is nothing wrong with wealth, but when you allow it to give you a false sense of security, you loose your dependence on your Creator, and that is dangerous territory. I dare say Trump and America are both too far over their skis in that regard.

Third is the hypocritical proclamation to be Christian by both. After the last debate, Trump professed to not only be a practicing Presbyterian but he actually claimed to be a strong Christian. We pointed out many reasons in a recent Bible Study why Trump shows no fruit of being a follower of Christ. Likewise, America still professes to be a predominantly Christian nation. While the numbers have certainly slid since this proud, rich, strong Christian nation has kicked the Bible and prayer out of school, more than 70% still identify as being Christian.

Forth is pornography. Trump is an avid promoter of pornography through Scores, his very own strip club located in his den of debauchery known as the Taj Mahal. Besides lust, the Taj also accommodates your flesh to indulge in drunkenness, covetousness and greed throughout the various bars and gambling tables. As reported by Crosswalk.com, 54% of pastors admitted to viewing porn in the past year. No wonder Trump has so many endorsements from the evangelical community. And America as a whole stands above every other debased nation as the number one exporter of pornography in the world. We also have excessive rates of alcohol and drug dependency as well as gambling addictions.

With the so-called conservative party so adamantly behind a man who falls so miserably short on traditional conservative and biblical issues, I fear that Trumps poll numbers are only a symptom of the underlying issue in the United States and even American Christianity. This is the man the conservative party and many evangelicals are saying best represents their values, their worldview and their Christian beliefs. I fear that by selecting this man as our leader, even choosing him as an iconic emblem of what our nation represents,  it is tantamount to signing a confession in the spiritual realm which will be used in a heavenly court of law to convict this country for its abominable sins and our wanton disregard for God’s word and God’s way. Once we are found guilty, we must brace ourselves for the sentence that must come from a righteous God. Prepare accordingly.

Come back every Sunday for a new Prepper Bible Study! The most important prep of all is knowing GOD. Jesus said “what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his own soul?” Prepper translation: “What good will it do you to survive the coming economic collapse, nuclear war or even a zombie apocalypse if you don’t know you will go to heaven when you die.” A recent study found that 10 out of 10 people die! On that day we will meet our Maker. It only makes sense to be prepared for that day. Click here to learn more about knowing GOD.

Have a blessed day and happy prepping!

Mark

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Faith and Freedom Friday-Living Wisely

Pastor Clifton Cooley teaches on how to live wisely in a foolish world.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Ephesians 5:15

After many years of praying and searching for a pastor that understands America’s social, economic, and political problems and how evicting God from our country has brought those problems about, my wife and I finally found Pastor Cooley, a true man of God and a dedicated patriot.

While attending Pastor Cooley’s church for several weeks, the thought struck me; how many other faithful patriot preppers out there are having trouble finding a good church and are enduring feel-good, cotton-candy sermons  just so they can be in fellowship with other believers?

In an effort to help redeem the time in these evil days, Faith and Freedom Fridays, is available as a podcast to stream or download featuring recent messages from Pastor Clifton Cooley of  Calvary Baptist Church, Sebastian, FL.

If you happen to be in the Sebastian, FL area, please come worship with us every Sunday at 11:00 AM and Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM  123 Thunderbird Drive, Sebastian, Florida  32958

Do you have a good picture of your gun, Bible and American flag? Send it to prepperrecon@gmail.com and we’ll feature it on Faith and Freedom Friday!

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