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By Denis Korn What's your calling? The time is appropriate to share an article written prior to Y2K. The title was the original title – Today it could be expanded to ask: Why Are So Many People of Diverse Communities Being Called to Prepare? While this was written 13 years ago to a Christian audience, it is [...]  By Denis Korn Do you have the discernment skills to tell the difference? I was going over some old articles I used when teaching Critical Thinking at our local college. This brief excerpt caught my eye especially given the political and corporate climate of the present. I always admired the perceptive and truthful discernment skills that Cicero possessed [...] By Denis Korn Be Prepared to Be Prepared 2012 has arrived and with it a growing number of people believe serious physical, political and economic events could be occurring worldwide, it is once again essential to direct your attention to what I have identified as a “triggering event.” (Stay tuned, as a student of prophecy [...] By Denis Korn How are you building your preparedness planning structure? Will it be strong and endure – or weak and collapse when you need it most? Last year when this post first appeared I realized from many conversations with new preparedness planners that the development process was haphazard and unfamiliar. Creating a strong, reliable and [...] By Denis Korn What's first! Here is a valuable exercise or game for the whole family – or office. Using the Checklist of Essentials as a guide, determine the items that would be bought up first, disappear or be unavailable in your community during a short term emergency – 3 to 14 days. Then expand your list to [...] By Denis Korn We live in interesting times! If you should find yourself reading this article tucked away on this website it is because you were guided here to be encouraged. It is not meant to be an article about preparedness or outdoor adventure – it is here to be a brief rest from the apprehension of [...] By Denis Korn Be prepared for taking action! 1. Thou shalt acknowledge oneself for being responsible You have made a wise and sound decision and have chosen to take responsibility for you and your family, and to be prepared in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Be encouraged to continue this process with diligence, motivation, and discernment. Read: Beginning [...] By Denis Korn Seriously reflect on this post! Time to look at the importance of attitude once again. Why? Look around – read the headlines – talk to family, friends, co-workers – experience the media – both mainstream and alternative. What’s your attitude? How are you coping? Do you see a correlation between your attitude and your [...] Deserted: The denuded buildings of Sirte will have to be demolished after they were pounded with heavy artillery for weeks By Denis Korn This WAR in Libya is happening as you read this. A picture is worth a thousand words! Reflect upon it. What does it tell you? This picture [...] By Denis Korn Are we at the End or the Beginning – or somewhere in-between? I realize that some of this material may be a bit “academic” and some of the terminology may be unfamiliar, however there is much here for serious reflection and study. Posts such as this one relate to preparedness by pointing out some [...] By Denis Korn Discernment Anyone? The media I refer to is both mainstream and alternative – TV – Radio – Internet – Print – Entertainment. This brief post is a follow-up to my last post and once again the essential theme is TRUST. At a time when our society is plagued and overwhelmed by great delusion, fallacy and [...] By Denis Korn Can you discern the truth from the lie? “There is SO much confusing information out there on the web. One does not know what & who to trust anymore?” This was the opening sentence of an email I recently received from Michael – a gentleman who is a MD and also has a PhD [...] By Denis Korn - You are encouraged to visit our product website, PrepareDirect, featuring the finest in emergency preparedness. I have written a great deal on preparedness planning on this blog. I have given both general and specific information on the preparedness process – tips – guidelines – action steps – and numerous crucial questions [...] By Denis Korn I have decided to post this article on the barriers to critical thinking, which I use in teaching, as the 3rd in a series of posts dealing with the psychological, emotional and spiritual components of emergency and disaster preparedness planning. Normalcy Bias – Why People are attached to Inaction The Emotional and Spiritual Components [...] Our emotions effect our perceptions By Denis Korn For many the foundation In my last post I talked about Normalcy Bias – the mental state by which people cling to perceptions that are familiar and comfortable – and because of this state they can be in denial of the reality of the circumstances around them. In some [...] By Denis Korn You life depends on being awake! In the 36 years that I have been involved in the emergency preparedness industry one fundamental question always emerges – especially after a significant disaster – why are so many people in denial of a possible or impending disaster when to many others it seems self-evident? Then the [...] By Denis Korn The Ultimitate Preparedness List This checklist should be a crucial assist in your emergency and outdoor discovery planning – study it carefully! For most people planning for emergencies is similar to planning for a camping trip or any other outdoor adventure where the normal conveniences of home are not available. The biggest difference is determining [...] By Denis Korn This is the time to get serious about preparedness! What’s happening in the Emergency Preparedness industry during these critical and uncertain times? Availability and Lead Times National and international events have stimulated many to take emergency preparedness seriously. This has created a significant demand for certain preparedness products [...] By Denis Korn Is your family prepared for emergencies at all times? The spring of 2010 has bought us catastrophic events that have had devastating and lasting effects on thousands of people around the world. I pray that you take this advice seriously. A recent conversation during an interview reminded me of a presentation I made some [...] A reflection by Denis Korn A recent discussion with a friend stimulated me into thinking once again about one of Mankind’s most enduring and fundamental questions – What is the meaning of life? Thousands of books, articles and posts have been devoted to this greatest of questions. So what does this vital issue have to do with preparedness? Your [...] |
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