Digital Security Bluetooth in Your Car? Watch Your Settings If you’ve ever synced your phone with your car’s Bluetooth, you might have shared more than just a playlist. Many vehicles quietly store bits of personal data—like contacts, call logs, and recent text messages—to support hands-free features.
Scam Watch Three Car-Related Scams and How to Shut Them Down Scammers often target drivers—new grads heading out on their first solo trips, families traveling for summer vacations, or anyone distracted behind the wheel.
Be Ready Should You Carry Pepper Spray? What the Law (and Wisdom) Says In all 50 U.S. states, pepper spray is allowed in some form for civilian self-defense. But just like with many safety tools, the rules can vary more than you might expect.
Newsletter Safe & Ready - June 2025 This month, we’re focusing on vehicular preparedness: the small things you can do to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your car safe before something goes wrong.
Digital Security Why It’s Usually Safer to Use a Credit Card Instead of an ATM Card Have you ever wondered whether it’s better to use your debit card or your credit card when you’re shopping online or at the store? Here’s the bottom line: for most of us, credit cards are the safer bet—and it’s not just about convenience.
Scam Watch The Missed Delivery Text Scam That’s Costing People Millions You didn’t order anything. But your phone says you missed a package. That quick spike of curiosity—or panic—is exactly what scammers are counting on.
Be Ready What Should You Always Keep in Your Car? You don’t need to turn your trunk into a hardware store. But keeping a few thoughtful items in your car—just in case—can turn a minor emergency into a manageable moment. It’s not just smart. It’s a quiet act of care.
Personal Security Lost Wallet, Stolen Bag: What to Do (and What to Have Ready) It’s one of those sinking moments you don’t forget. You reach for your bag. It’s gone. You check your pockets—no wallet. No ID. No cards. Whether it was stolen from a shopping cart, forgotten in a booth, or quietly swiped during a busy moment, losing your
Be Ready The 12-Item Pantry That Keeps You Ready for Life’s Small Emergencies You don’t need to stockpile food for the end of the world. But you do need a few smart staples on hand for the kinds of everyday disruptions that hit most of us at some point—sick days, surprise bills, sudden storms, or a week when you just can’t get to the store.
Personal Security Should My Parent Have a Ring Camera? Pros, Cons, and Tips A Ring or similar smart camera can offer real peace of mind for aging adults—but only if it’s the right fit for their needs, abilities, and comfort level. Let’s walk through what to consider and how to set it up wisely.
Personal Security A Good Dog Can Make a Big Difference: How a Well-Trained Dog Supports Home and Personal Security You don’t need a guard dog to feel safer at home. But a well-trained, well-bonded dog can offer real security—quietly and consistently—just by being tuned in, present, and alert to what’s going on around you.
Personal Security Helping Parents Recognize Real vs. Fake “Official” Calls or Visitors Scammers are getting smarter—and more convincing. If you’re caring for an aging parent or vulnerable adult, helping them recognize fake “official” contacts isn’t optional. It’s stewardship. It’s love. And it can save more than just money.
Personal Security Featured How to Say No to Pushy People (Without Feeling Rude) You don’t have to say yes to stay kind. Learning to say no—firmly and respectfully—is part of staying safe, sane, and free to live with peace and purpose.
Personal Security The Truth About GPS Tracking Devices (And How to Check for One) GPS tracking isn’t just something out of spy movies anymore. It’s real, it’s affordable, and when used wrongly, it can cross serious lines. But don’t panic—with a little awareness, you can protect your privacy and peace of mind.
Be Ready Featured Your Power’s Out—Now What? A Simple Shopping List to Be Ready Next Time You don’t need to be a prepper to be prepared. With a few items—gathered gradually—you can face the next outage with calm, not chaos. Let’s make your home outage-ready, one shelf at a time.
Be Ready When the Power Goes Out: A Calm Guide to Getting Ready for Summer Storms You don’t have to be a prepper to be prepared. With a few simple steps, you can turn a summer power outage from a crisis into a minor inconvenience. Let’s build your storm game plan—one habit at a time.
Scam Watch Featured Skimming: A Sneaky Scam (And How You Can Shut It Down) Skimming doesn’t just steal your card—it steals your peace. But a few smart moves can shut it down before it starts. Let’s build your scam shield—one habit at a time.
Scam Watch When Disaster Strikes and Scammers Follow: How to Give Wisely in a Broken World Wise Generosity in a World That Takes Advantage of Good Hearts
Why the Shift? From IT Learning to Everyday Readiness A Quiet Pivot, Shaped By What Seemed Most Needed.
Scam Watch The Toll Scam: Why That Text About an Unpaid Toll Might Be a Trap What to Know, What to Do, and How to Protect Yourself
Scam Watch When Love Is a Lie: Understanding and Avoiding the Romance Scam Because Even Smart, Kind People Can Get Caught Off Guard
Personal Security Prepared, Not Paranoid: The Christian Case for Everyday Readiness Why Godly Trust and Thoughtful Preparation Belong Together.
Digital Security How to Talk to Your Parents About Staying Safe in a Digital World How to Help Without Overstepping
Newsletter Safe & Ready - May 2025 Practical tips for scam protection, digital safety, and everyday preparedness—plus a devotional on wise living from Proverbs 22:3. Stay safe. Be ready. Online and off.
Digital Security Never Leave Your Phone Unlocked Keep your phone locked down. It holds more valuable information than you might think.
