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What is your purpose?
As a Christian whom has attended years of church, read dozens of Christian books, including Rick Warren‘s ‘Purpose Driven Life‘ and is as good a scripture quoter as there is, I know what the Christian definition of purpose is. It goes like this: God has created and designed each of us for a purpose in his plan. To achieve this plan he has provided us spiritual gifts which are individual to each of us. It is … Read entire article »
Filed under: National Blog
Life
How is that for a deep subject, “life”. I want to just keep it simple and try to give my readers an update on what has been going on with me. I am sure many have wondered is Chris okay, he has not been putting out many articles. Well I am okay, actually another sorta breakup in a relationship, which has precipitated the need to find new housing. While you all were sitting around the … Read entire article »
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Whatever goes up must come down?
When Albert Einstein hypothesized gravity did he ever imagine that it would apply to the price of unleaded gas in California? The picture below was taken by me last night at the Chevron Station on Vasco Road in Livermore California. The picture below was taken at the same gas station 9 days ago. I know only smart and intelligent readers visit Faith & Survival, so do I have to put this picture into perspective? Maybe if I add one … Read entire article »
Filed under: East Bay California, Economic Collapse, National Blog
What happens when we go dark in America?
Over the last two days close to 700 million people in India have been sitting in the dark as the largest power grid failure in history continues to grip a country of 1.2 billion people. Just in case you needed to gain some perspective we have a TOTAL population of about 320 million here in America. I have been searching for reasons for this catastrophe of technology, government and it’s “commitment to public safety”, and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, National Blog
Should America Secede from California?
Author’s Note: I live in California and it is hard to write and show you the truth of what has happened to a state the I moved to in 1996, but I must. California, home of the Marines, Hollywood, Napa Valley, Oakland, Stockton, The Delta, countless movies stars, and sports heros. The Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite, Shasta, and Death Valley are all national treasures in California. California is home to four of the top 15 most … Read entire article »
Filed under: East Bay California, Economic Collapse, Featured, National Blog
Time with God and the great outdoors
Hi Everyone, I want to share some photos and trip notes so far. I was able to find internet connection with cold fingers, but I will type my best. The trip from Pleasanton to Lake Almador and the Lassen Volcano region of California was quite an adventure with an RV. I think I said the following scripture in my head about 20 times: ….Do not worry about everyday life…..can all your worries add a single moment to … Read entire article »
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Into the wilderness
As I stared off at the mountain thoughts of excitement filling my head. The scent of pine trees, mixed with fresh air reminded me why I enjoy the great outdoors so much. I could not help but flash back to past wilderness trips over the past three years, Mt. Diablo, Hetch Hetchy, Yosemite, Truckee, Don Pedro, and Angels Camp. Each trip has brought its own challenges, difficulties, struggles, learning’s, and successes. I looked back at … Read entire article »
Filed under: National Blog
May Day in San Francisco
Welcome to May, when flowers bloom, the hills turn green, and the weather warms up. Those whom choose to live in the Bay Area can all agree on one thing, the climate is fantastic in the month of May from the Napa Wineries, down to the Gilroy Garlic fields, and over to the Altamont Pass wind farms. Outside of the joy of sunshine, San Francisco is an economically devastated region, of massive home foreclosures, rampant unemployment, … Read entire article »
Filed under: East Bay California, National Blog
Why Fukushima can happen here
Those whom have been following my blog, and I assume you have been or you would not be reading this one, know that I have raised the alert level of the ongoing disaster and nuclear nightmare of Fukushima over the past two weeks. Well, it is not just me, but many experts, Japanese diplomats, and my fellow writers whom are trying our diligent best to inform the public. The following is a one hour video … Read entire article »
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What drives people to do incredible things?
A few years ago I was flipping through the channels and landed on a PBS station. Now the only reason I stopped was because they were showing an amazing picture of a snow covered mountain. As the show progressed it became clear I was watching a documentary on a group of strangers climbing Mt Everest. One hour later as I was crying like a newborn, wiping tears from my face my thoughts were, why would … Read entire article »
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The travels begin
Honestly I could not be more happy with my RV selection at 5:30 am January 8th 2012. Today I am sitting on comfortable cushions in the kitchen table area. The table height is good, the computer sits on it well, I have it plugged in, and it is charging. I have a light that is running off of efficient LED lights. The cabin is WARM, in fact the heater just kicked on. That is right … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, National Blog
Ground & Pound-Survival Fitness
It was a dark and stormy night. The air mattress was not that comfortable, and the tent was leaking. As I rolled over on my girlfriend she shouted at me to fix the tent. Soon I was outside, in the dark, spending about an hour stopping the leak. Suddenly the rain ended and off in the distance I could see the light of day beginning to fill the sky. Morning was here, my back was … Read entire article »
Filed under: National Blog, Training
Why do we work?
I was out walking my dog, and sat down outside at the local coffee shop. I overheard a conversation going on next to me with two teenagers, I am guessing around 16. The guy said, “I am going to write the programs that run video games when I grow up”. The lady said, ” I am not sure what I want to do, I think I’ll work at In and Out (that is a burger … Read entire article »
Filed under: Economic Collapse, Featured, National Blog
The Economic Collapse Continues……
Faith & Survival’s Definition of an Economic Collapse A complete breakdown of the United States of America’s economic system, in which trust in the dollar and the political structure being able to fix the breakdown no longer exists. Measurements to indicate the collapse exists will not be government based because the bureaucracy will do everything in it’s power to deceive the people into believing that the economy is fine, to keep their own jobs and power. … Read entire article »
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April Showers Bring May Flowers
It seems as though all is right with the world. Over the last week we have been graced with Presidents Obama’s Birth Certificate, the killing of Osama Bin Laden, and 48 Hours of wall to wall royal wedding coverage. Locally in Pleasanton the weather is great, the sun is shining, and tomorrow night is the first downtown street faire. Later this week we will celebrate Cinco De Mayo, and Mother’s day. What could be wrong … Read entire article »
Filed under: East Bay California
What Does Oil, Corn, and Food Stamps have in Common?
Sometimes a picture can say it all………Mark your calandars those of us out here in Bankrupt California…$4.50/gallon within weeks… How about this one: This is the price of CORN…At a Lifetime high price today….Can you say $1.00 per earn of corn..or your chips and salsa no longer complementary……. Food Stamp use is at an all time high in the Month of March. Remember when 44 million Americans are using food stamps to pay for food, the 64 million employed … Read entire article »
Filed under: East Bay California, National Blog
Japan–UPDATED NEWS
Online Geiger counter: http://www.blackcatsystems.com/RadMap/map.html Real Time Japanese Radiation map: http://www.targetmap.com/viewer.aspx?reportId=4870 UPDATE March 20th 2011: // TOKYO, March 20 (AP) – (Kyodo)—The following is the known status as of Sunday evening of each of the six reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant and the four reactors at the Fukushima Daini plant, both in Fukushima Prefecture, which were crippled by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami on March 11. Fukushima Daiichi plant — Reactor No. 1 … Read entire article »
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Californiataxication
The following is a day in the life of an adult living in California on this day January 24th 2011. As you get prepared to listen to the State of the Union and the State of California speeches over the next few days, remember this story please. The day begins with a trip to bathroom and brewing of some coffee. The second I wake up I am faced with taxes on the water used to flush the toilet … Read entire article »
Filed under: East Bay California, National Blog
VETO THIS!!! The Third World..AKA California..No budget
Update June 17th 2011—IF you ever wanted to understand what is wrong with California, you need to go no further than spend 10 minutes reading this entire article. In it you will get a 6 month recap of the in and outs of 100 men and woman attempting to balance a budget that we have voted into possitions of power that are unable, unwilling, or just plain incompetent. Today Governor Jerry Brown VETOED a budget … Read entire article »
Filed under: East Bay California, National Blog
100,000 Unique Visitors to Faith & Survival…Never in my wildest dreams!!
May 28th, 2011 | Add a Comment
Thank you, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my humble heart. Today, May 28th 2011 www.faithandsurvival.com just passed 100,000 unique visitors. To all of my devoted readers, and facebook sharers I applaud you and offer you this pledge. Faith & Survival has only just begun. God has big plans..and if I would just get out of myself and out of the way some of it would have already happend. Let me give you some … Read entire article »
Filed under: East Bay California, National Blog