My elderly mother asked why I was buying so much rifle ammo. I explained to her, if the system collapses then when you call 911 nobody will answer. Then I told her to look around at all the junkies that would kill you for $10. Then she offered to help me stack LOL.
Biblical peacemaker is someone that is actively trying to reconcile people to God and to one another. That includes more than just prayer. Any ideas for what else we could do?
I agree with the self defense and that we should be physically and spiritually prepared
This comes to mind, but I'm not sure if you are looking for more "physical world"-type preparedness:
St. Paisios’ teaching on the value of philotimo, nobility and sacrifice and on the need for interior vigilance and humble, positive thinking are particularly crucial for all who have been raised on the dregs of Western culture – a “culture” poorly so-called, which has, nonetheless, through globalization, laid exclusive claim to being the world-wide culture. The keystone of this now global way of life and worldview was succinctly stated by Rene Descartes at the beginning of the Enlightenment era: "I think, therefore I am." In contrast to this rationalistic creed, there stands that which has been written to describe the theology of the Elder Sophrony of Essex, but which can be applied equally well to the sum total of the teaching of the Elder Paisios, and indeed to all Orthodox life: “I love, therefore I am.” For, it is only by love for Christ and the love of Christ that philotimo, nobility and sacrifice, and all of life itself, can be understood. Moreover, it is only by descending into this self-emptying spirit of Christ that one can ascend to the heights where peace, hope and joy are acquired!
My elderly mother asked why I was buying so much rifle ammo. I explained to her, if the system collapses then when you call 911 nobody will answer. Then I told her to look around at all the junkies that would kill you for $10. Then she offered to help me stack LOL.
Amen!
Biblical peacemaker is someone that is actively trying to reconcile people to God and to one another. That includes more than just prayer. Any ideas for what else we could do?
I agree with the self defense and that we should be physically and spiritually prepared
This comes to mind, but I'm not sure if you are looking for more "physical world"-type preparedness:
I wasnt really looking for any specific type answer. This was a great answer. 😁🙏
St. Paisios was, and continues to be, a great teacher! Truly timeless. 🙏
I will definitely check him out. Read through some of the link and it was good stuff. Definitely what I'm looking for. Also the physical as well.