The still, small voice of warning.

Chilean Missionaries - photo from Meridian Magazine - click photo to read article

Click here to read a story of the Lord's warning for missionaries about the Chilean earthquake. With the warning, they were able to help others because they were prepared. The Lord's hand is everywhere and His spirit will prompt us if we listen. This is worth reading.

Such tragedy in the world. From the Deseret News:

Early fatality reports indicate three members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died in the wake of the quake and ensuing tsunami. More than a half-million LDS members reside in Chile.

Much of the damage from the earthquake — with its epicenter off the central coast of Chile — and the tsunami centered the cities of Concepcion and Santiago and surrounding regions. Shortly after the quake, local LDS leaders and members began relief efforts by distributing food and water already located in Concepcion.

Food, water, tents, blankets, hygiene kits and sleeping mats have been identified by church leaders as the most critical commodities needed to assist those in the affected region.

We need to learn from these experiences of others and prepare ourselves for future catastrophe which is sure to occur. And, we need to reach out. I think we'll be making many more hygiene kits!