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THE "HAPPY MARRIAGE" SECRET NO ONE TALKS ABOUT
Why “Fairness” is Killing Your Marriage (And What to Do Instead) This might sound a little unbelievable at first, but hear me out. If...
Randy Petrick
Mar 255 min read
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THE F.I.S.T. OF GOD: FINDING PURPOSE AND MAKING PROGRESS IN 2025
YOU CAN MAKE 2025 A YEAR OF PURPOSE, PROGRESS, AND DIVINE IMPACT TOO! Let me clear the air right away: the F.I.S.T. doesn’t belong to...
Randy Petrick
Feb 164 min read
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PROACTIVE PRAYERS: CAN WE IMPACT THE FUTURE?
Proactive prayers may not guarantee specific outcomes, but they allow us to participate in God’s work and shape the future.
Randy Petrick
Aug 26, 20247 min read
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SOUL SOOTHING: FINDING GOD'S PEACE IN A WORRIED WORLD
A Modern Word, but an Age-Old Problem Worry is a relatively modern word. Did you realize that? Try a search in the King James Version of...
Randy Petrick
Aug 5, 20245 min read
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SHOULD CHRISTIANS BUILD WEALTH OR AVOID IT?
It’s a complex issue that has sparked debates for centuries. Opinions on this matter vary among individuals and even among Christian...
Randy Petrick
Jul 21, 20246 min read
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TRUE FINANCIAL FREEDOM
In short, “True Financial Freedom” is a wonderful resource for Christians seeking to manage their finances in accordance with their faith.
Randy Petrick
Jun 12, 20244 min read
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"GOD AND MONEY" - AN EXCEPTIONAL BOOK ON CHRISTIAN MONEY MANAGEMENT
John Cortines and Gregory Baumer’s “God and Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School” Book Review by Randy...
Randy Petrick
May 23, 20244 min read
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DAVE RAMSEY'S "THE TOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER"
Book Review by Randy Petrick, ChFC, RICP The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey is a no-nonsense financial guide rooted in Christian...
Randy Petrick
Apr 23, 20245 min read
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HANDLING THE PARALYSIS OF TOO MANY CHOICES WITH YOUR MONEY
How to Decide What to Do When Faced With Fear, Cow Pies (Unexpected Crises), or Extra Cash Have You Ever Heard of Xylophobia? Probably...
Randy Petrick
Apr 15, 20244 min read
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RANDY ALCORN'S "THE TREASURE PRINCIPLE: UNLOCKING THE SECRET OF JOYFUL GIVING"
Book Review by Randy Petrick, ChFC, RICP Have you ever felt like you were receiving “heavenly guidance” toward the right book just when...
Randy Petrick
Apr 8, 20244 min read
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LOOKING BACK, PLANNING FORWARD: SURRENDERING TO TIME
What if this is my last year on earth? Would I do anything differently? Happy (belated) 2024! I’ve been absent from posting new thoughts...
Randy Petrick
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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STEWARDSHIP SUCCESS PRINCIPLES
Responsibility and Accountability - Paying Off Credit Card Debt Wise and Faithful Management The Christian concept of stewardship is...
Randy Petrick
Dec 5, 20235 min read
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EMERGENCY FUND 101: THE KEY TO BUILDING FINANCIAL RESILIENCE
(Including "What I Learned the Hard Way and How You Can Benefit") Trust vs. Plan and Save As Christians, we are called to be wise...
Randy Petrick
Nov 18, 20235 min read
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THE GIFT OF CHAOS
Re-discovering a secret I came upon long ago. Have you ever wanted to pick back up a book you read many years ago, feeling like it might...
Randy Petrick
Sep 21, 20234 min read
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HOW TO REDUCE FEAR AND WORRY
WHY YOU SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU THINK AND WHAT YOU SPEAK I've been reading Nelson Searcy's book The Generosity Secret, and he...
Randy Petrick
Sep 5, 20234 min read
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LISTENING FOR BUTTERFLY SNEEZES
PAUSE AND REFLECT: YOUR CHOICES HAVE IMPACT Are you wealthy? It’s an interesting question. Many, thinking about people like Bill Gates,...
Randy Petrick
Aug 29, 20234 min read
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CATCHING A PIECE OF GOD'S VISION
I COULD FEEL THEIR DESPERATE PRAYERS …AND THOSE PRAYERS CHANGED MY HEART For many years, I felt I needed to save and protect all the...
Randy Petrick
Jul 25, 20234 min read
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REFLECTING GOD'S HEART OF GENEROSITY
Did I Give the Right Amount but to the Wrong Place? Or to the Right Place but the Wrong Amount? How Can I Possibly Know? Have you ever...
Randy Petrick
May 30, 20234 min read
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WASHING GOD'S LAUNDRY
I'd like to ask God what I can do for Him, but I'm scared when I think about what His answers might be and how ill-prepared I feel. Have...
Randy Petrick
May 20, 20234 min read
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THEY KEPT TELLING ME TO GO SIT MY "DONKEY" OUT IN THE HALL
How Oboes, Hertz, and Donkeys Helped Me Think About My Purpose in the Body of Christ "Use what talents you possess: The woods would be...
Randy Petrick
May 9, 20234 min read
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