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…
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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…
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…
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…
Empty Magazines Are Useless in a Gunfight
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…
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…
The Indescribable Nature of God
JANUARY 14 Let’s be honest here. If you were walking downtown and saw a guy talking to a burning bush, you would think he was crazy. Right? Yeah, I would…
How to pray for law enforcement daily
These are the days the sheepdog was born to thrive in. But, ladies and gentlemen, these are times for every American to rise up and shine with the goodness and…
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…
Why Do You Worry?
The gospels reveal twice that Jesus was amazed, or that He marveled at something or someone; once, He marveled at the unbelief of Nazareth (Mark 6:6) and in Matthew 8:10;…
Forging Bulletproof Marriages
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 In recent speaking engagements, I had the opportunity to interact…