AHR QUARTERLY NEWSPAPER March 2026 FINAL - Flipbook - Page 8
Preparing for Difficult Times Ahead:
Learning to Live Simply, Wisely, and Faithfully
Author, Laverne Picart - Financial Expert
Across the world, we are witnessing rising instability,
political tension, economic uncertainty, and the ripple
effects of conflict. As fuel and food prices climb, many
households are already feeling the strain. For those
carrying debt, living without savings, or struggling to
find stable work, the pressure can feel overwhelming.
Yet for Christians, and especially for Seventh‑day
Adventists who understand the prophetic outline of
earth’s final events, these challenges are not a surprise.
They are reminders to live with wisdom, simplicity, and
trust in God.
The Bible repeatedly calls God’s people to discern the
times and prepare their hearts and homes.