{"id":42,"date":"2026-06-18T00:24:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T00:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lenia-smith.client-demo-websites.com\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2026-06-19T18:08:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:08:21","slug":"books","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lenia-smith.client-demo-websites.com\/index.php\/books\/","title":{"rendered":"Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"42\" class=\"elementor elementor-42\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb3d463 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eb3d463\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b1cb17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b1cb17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ABOUT THE BOOK <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7712b3d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7712b3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/lenia-smith.client-demo-websites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Asset-1-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-18\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lenia-smith.client-demo-websites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Asset-1-1.png 426w, https:\/\/lenia-smith.client-demo-websites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Asset-1-1-270x300.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0a5b2d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c0a5b2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7389399 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7389399\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abc89c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"abc89c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ARK OF PREPAREDNESS: GOD\u2019S PROVISION<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a2efe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30a2efe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The faith-based survival guide every household should have before a crisis arrives.<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Ark of Preparedness: God\u2019s Provision<\/em> is a practical and spiritual guide created for families, believers, caregivers, and purpose-driven readers who understand that preparation is no longer optional. In a world where power, water, food, medicine, communication, and access to information can be interrupted without warning, this book gives readers something they can rely on: a tangible guide filled with wisdom, instruction, and faith.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80151ee e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"80151ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27c098f animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"27c098f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/lenia-smith.client-demo-websites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/book_mockup_17-copy-1-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lenia-smith.client-demo-websites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/book_mockup_17-copy-1-1.png 685w, https:\/\/lenia-smith.client-demo-websites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/book_mockup_17-copy-1-1-282x300.png 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8890ad3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8890ad3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66560cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"66560cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6f5b4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6f5b4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHY THIS BOOK MATTERS NOW<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05e2e3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05e2e3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many people believe they will have time to prepare later. But emergencies rarely give notice. Storms come. Power fails. Supply chains slow down. Pharmacies run short. Internet access disappears. Families who have not prepared may suddenly find themselves searching for answers when it is already too late.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Ark of Preparedness: God\u2019s Provision<\/em> was written for that exact moment, and more importantly, for the days before that moment comes.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This book places vital knowledge into the hands of readers. It is designed to be read, marked, saved, shared, and kept close. It helps families think through real-life needs such as water, food, shelter, warmth, natural remedies, emergency contacts, first aid awareness, communication, emotional resilience, and spiritual strength.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is the kind of guide a household can return to again and again.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d709a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70d709a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A GUIDE BUILT AROUND REAL PREPAREDNESS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b52c88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b52c88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Natural Remedies and Healing Wisdom<\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The book explores natural approaches, herbs, foods, and remedies that can support wellness in times when access to pharmacies or medical resources may be limited. It reminds readers that God\u2019s creation contains resources that have supported families for generations.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Food, Nutrition, and Storage<\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Readers learn the importance of food preparedness, long-term storage, preserving, gardening, seeds, grains, canned goods, dehydrated foods, and practical planning for times when grocery shelves may not be dependable.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Water, Shelter, and Basic Survival<\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The book covers essential needs such as collecting, purifying, and storing water, staying warm, creating shelter, and understanding the basics of survival when modern conveniences are unavailable.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mental and Spiritual Strength<\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Preparedness is not only physical. This guide addresses emotional resilience, faith, prayer, Scripture, and the importance of staying grounded when fear and uncertainty rise.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af96c5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af96c5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHY A PHYSICAL BOOK MATTERS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f41c7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f41c7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In ordinary times, people search online for everything. But in a true emergency, the internet may not be available. Phones may lose charge. Power may be down. Information may be out of reach.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That is why a physical book matters.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Ark of Preparedness: God\u2019s Provision<\/em> gives readers information they can hold in their hands. It does not need Wi-Fi, batteries, electricity, or a signal. It can be placed in a family emergency kit, kept on a shelf, carried in a bag, or passed from one generation to another.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This book is meant to become a household resource, not just a one-time read.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-843e2a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"843e2a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bbc213 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8bbc213\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This book is for families who want to prepare before a crisis arrives.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is for parents who want to protect their children with wisdom and calm.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is for believers who want to connect faith with practical action.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is for caregivers, educators, ministry leaders, and community-minded readers who want to help others become more resilient.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is for anyone who understands that being prepared is not a sign of fear. It is a sign of responsibility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9127ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f9127ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHEN THE WORLD FEELS UNCERTAIN, KNOWLEDGE BECOMES PROTECTION<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9785753 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9785753\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No one wants to imagine being without power, water, food, medicine, or communication. But refusing to think about these possibilities does not protect a family. Preparation does.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This book helps readers take meaningful steps now, while there is still time to learn, gather, plan, and practice. It encourages households to become less dependent on fragile systems and more aware of the resources God has already provided.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When the unexpected happens, the prepared family has a place to begin.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee1ecfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee1ecfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DO NOT WAIT UNTIL A CRISIS COMES TO START PREPARING<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8d4dcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8d4dcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Ark of Preparedness: God\u2019s Provision<\/em> is a guide for the household that wants to be ready, the believer who wants to walk in wisdom, and the family that understands preparation is love in action.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bring this book into your home. 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