Attorney General Andy Beshear issued a Scam Alert Monday to help make Kentuckians aware of the Equifax data breach, and provided tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. Equifax, one of the nation's three major credit-reporting agencies, recently announced a major data breach that could affect about 143 million American customers.

The state's Office of Employment and Training has announced enhancements to the online and phone resources available to Kentuckians applying for and receiving unemployment benefits. The enhanced Unemployment Insurance Help Line now provides additional experts in unemployment insurance to assist those seeking benefits when they call 502-564-2900. Upgrades have also been made to OET's website, kcc.ky.gov. Claimants can now upload required forms online when applying for benefits, according to a state news release.

Lord willing, this Sunday morning I'll finish our summer preaching series "THE MISSION." I have thoroughly enjoyed walking with you through a journey of self-understanding in light of our "in Christ" identity: Who am I? Why am I here? What has God called me to do? When I subtitled the series "a revolution of heart and mind," I was hoping that all of us would be Spirit-awakened over the days of summer to a fresh delight in our life mission for Christ.

God would make a way. He always did. He always will. And, along the way we would both learn lessons from the hand of God. One thing I know for sure: God is a merciful God. His mercies are renewed every morning. He's not just merciful to me. He's merciful to everyone. For that I am thankful.

To 'expect' means to confidently assume something is going to happen or arrive. It sounds simple, but expectations can cause a great deal of confusion, frustration and stress.

I'm trying to pace myself. I know the deer season can get long and tiresome. It can also really mess with work and family... and life. So, right now, it's better for me to hold off just a little longer before I make the turn from regular human to deer hunter. If my trail cameras would have shown me pictures of nicer bucks, I would do my work now.