top of page


How I Forgave Myself for Not Forgiving Myself
Have you ever judged your younger self by the standards of your current wisdom? I did—for over two decades.
Until I realized God didn’t just forgive me—He invited me to forgive myself.
This is a story of grace, growth, and finally coming home.
Don’t wait 23 years like I did.
Randy Petrick
Jul 174 min read


Decorating My Hotel Room
Why I'm Releasing My Grip on the Temporary to Embrace the Eternal I looked around my reading nook—at the swivel chairs, the fireplace,...
Randy Petrick
Jun 184 min read


FEEL THE PAIN, FUEL THE MISSION: FIGHTING BACK WITH GENEROSITY
When heartbreak and holy anger collide, Christians are called not just to feel, but to act. Discover how your generosity can help heal a hurting world.
Randy Petrick
May 55 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


FINDING NEW WAYS TO NURTURE
Discovering our life-enhancing roles in God's creation. Stewarding our talents and abilities in ways that impact eternity. Hindsight...

Randy Petrick
Apr 26, 20234 min read


HOW TO REDUCE YOUR FINANCIAL STRESS
We certainly have plenty of reasons to feel concerned about our finances these days, don’t we? With pandemics and medical expenses, job...

Randy Petrick
Apr 13, 20234 min read


HOW I BECAME A SIX-FIGURE PRIDEFUL IDIOT
Try not to set yourself up for the rough lessons like I did. The world thought I "smashed it!" God had a completely different take on the...

Randy Petrick
Apr 10, 20234 min read
bottom of page

