I don’t know the pain you carry or the memory that haunts you most often. What I do know is carrying those pains can lead to exhaustion, defeat, and compounded…
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The Resolve of the Thin Blue Line
It wasn’t long after I stepped into the squad briefing room that I realized things were vastly different than I had perceived. I can still smell the scent of leather…
Our Defense
A common saying I recall from growing up in church is, “If the devil ain’t attacking you, you ain’t living right.” God did not provide us with spiritual armor for…
January 27
The Hidden Blessing in Disappointment The common factor, in many cases, tied to our disappointments in life is expectations. When we expect someone to treat us a certain way, or…
3 Ways to Address the “Never Enough” Mentality
What a monster. A ferocious, unrelenting, absolute disgusting beast. You know what I am talking about, right? Expectations, or, better yet, unrealistic expectations (which are sometimes actually realistic, but not communicated expectations, but that’s another day).
An Excerpt From My TEDx Talk
If you could have anything in this world, and time, money, and distance, were no barrier, what would it be?
From the Pit to the Palace
5 Lessons For Your Journey to Purpose On our path to purpose, we often ignore the possibility for setback. When we attempt to operate in our own strength and fail…
In Our Time of Need
I talk to a LOT of people, and I know there are a lot of folks concerned about many issues, but let’s not dance around it. We sit around and…
Faith and Duty: A Message of Encouragement for Law Enforcement Officers
Dear Fellow Law Enforcement Officers, In the line of duty, we face challenges that few can comprehend. We carry the weight of responsibility, the burden of decision-making, and the constant…
5 Biblical Declarations for First Responders – Part 2
You Are a Watchman Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices; together they shout for joy. When the Lord returns to Zion, they will see it with their own eyes….
5 Biblical Declarations for First Responders – Part 1
You Know the Enemy For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the…
Practical and Spiritual Benefits of Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers
Prayer is a powerful weapon for you to use throughout your law enforcement career. It leads to a place where you can experience peace like no other. It serves as a sanctuary of tranquility amidst turmoil, a source of solace amidst trauma, a wellspring of resilience through spiritual connection, a means to seek divine guidance and protection, and a pillar of support for mental health. It represents an…
Embracing the Gift of Surrender
This is the first in a new series of articles intended to encourage and inspire first responders. Please use the form below if you’d like to be added to the…