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.
From Kevin
Sometimes it’s the little disruptions that rattle us the most—a short power outage, a suspicious call, or a forgotten flashlight when the storm rolls in.
This month’s "Safe & Ready" roundup includes one simple way to be more prepared in every category we care about: scam awareness, digital safety, personal protection, and practical readiness. Together, they create margin. Confidence. And just enough peace to sleep well at night.
Let’s stay one step ahead—calmly, wisely, and together.
🔍 SCAM WATCH
What Is Phishing? And Why Does It Still Work So Well?
Even smart people get tricked. Phishing scams use urgency and familiarity to lower your defenses and steal personal info. This post covers what phishing looks like today, why it still works, and how to spot, stop, and report it.
🔐 DIGITAL SECURITY
Passwords, 2FA, and the 3 Things You Must Lock Down
If you only do three things this year for your digital life, make it these: strengthen your passwords, turn on two-factor authentication, and update your account recovery options. This post walks you through each one clearly and calmly.
🛡️ PERSONAL SECURITY
What Should You Always Keep in Your Car?
From flat tires to roadside delays, here’s a calm checklist for everyday car readiness. Flashlight, blanket, charger, snacks—plus one overlooked item that could save your day.
🧺 BE READY
The 12-Item Pantry That Keeps You Ready for Life’s Small Emergencies
This isn’t prepping—it’s peace of mind. Learn what to stock for sick days, snowstorms, or weeks when the grocery budget runs thin. These 12 staples can carry you through calmly.
📖 DEVOTIONAL
Wisdom That Watches Ahead
“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.”
— Proverbs 22:3 (NIV)
Some verses feel like they were written for this very moment in time. Proverbs 22:3 is one of them.
It’s a quiet verse—no thunder or lightning, no dramatic miracle. Just a calm observation about how wise people live: They pay attention. They prepare. And they steer away from what could hurt them.
Notice what the verse doesn’t say. It doesn’t say the prudent never face trouble. It doesn’t say they have everything figured out. It simply says they see danger—they’re alert to it—and they respond wisely, with refuge, not recklessness.
That’s not fear. That’s stewardship.
In a world of online scams, natural disasters, and digital overload, we can’t afford to wander through life on autopilot. Godly wisdom calls us to be thoughtful. To build margin. To install the smoke detector, change the password, check in on the aging parent.
This kind of wisdom doesn’t always get applause. It doesn’t feel dramatic or impressive. But it’s the kind of wisdom that saves futures, protects families, and steadies the people around you.
You don’t need to live in fear. But you can live ready.
One simple habit at a time. One wise choice at a time. That’s how we walk in peace—even when the world feels unpredictable.
So take the step. Make the plan. Watch ahead with eyes of wisdom.
Because God hasn’t just called us to survive the storm—but to walk into it prepared, calm, and anchored in Him.
✅ Try One Step This Week:
- Add one emergency meal to your pantry
- Test your flashlight (and replace dead batteries)
- Check your phone’s 2FA settings
- Forward this newsletter to someone who could use it
📅 Coming Next Month…
We’ll look at how to build a simple “Go Folder” for you and your loved ones—key documents, emergency contacts, and the kind of info you want close when time is short.
Prepared, not paranoid.
Stay safe. Be ready. Online and off.
— Kevin
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