At first glance, the Bible on self defense seems to pull in two opposite directions. Jesus tells His followers to turn the other cheek. Old Testament law lets a homeowner strike a thief who breaks into the house at night. Paul preached nonretaliation, then accepted an armed Roman escort when forty men swore to assassinate…
Preparedness
Is Prepping Biblical? What Scripture Really Says About Being Prepared
You have probably felt it. You add a few extra cans to the cart. You tuck a little more away in savings. You start wondering what would actually happen if the power went out for two weeks, or your job disappeared next month. And then a quiet, uncomfortable thought slides in. Is prepping biblical, or…

