I live in a subdivision of a small city (they call it a “class 3” city) in central Indiana.  Not a lot of ground, not a lot of space, and I don’t have a lot of money.  When I would watch preppers on “reality TV,” it didn’t seem very real to me.  Yet what was real was the awareness that I needed to be prepared for something – natural or man made – that might disrupt my comfortable lifestyle.

Over the last few years I’ve tried to consider myself in various situations, then endeavored to assure I would have what it would take to survive.  I’ve learned to discreetly collect and stockpile some essential items.  And while I don’t have one of those off-the-grid homesteads, I have prepared myself and my family for a drastic change in circumstances.

What I’ve done has been without spending a ton of money.  It is realistic and practical; something anyone can do if they set their mind to it.  I have much more to learn.  As I learn, I will adjust and make changes as needed.

A large part of my journey toward preparation is rooted in my faith.  I believe there are hard times, what the Bible calls tribulation, coming in the near future.  And as much as we may physically prepare for something, it is only by the grace and providence of God that we will ultimately survive.  Spiritual preparation is as important, and even more so, than physical prepping.  Make sure you do both.