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 spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 The enemy is the evil one, the...
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 problems. We’ve all been hurt by someone, and we all handle it in different ways. Some internalize the...
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…
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 list to receive these as they are written. Finding Strength in Letting Go In the fast-paced world of first...
What do you want to achieve? First, decide what you want to achieve. Whether you are a business leader, small business owner, first responder, or any other walk of life, you need to know your roadmap. Review where you are going and get clear about it! Take time out to...
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 probably think he was crazy too. Why? Because a bush cannot speak our language. It cannot hear what we speak and...
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 resiliency that define the core of who we are! While we are being challenged in many ways and should be...
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 from the duty gear, the boot polish, gun oil, and mint smokeless tobacco like it was yesterday. Day...
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; He marveled at the faith of a foreigner. The gospels reveal twice that Jesus was amazed, or...
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 with many readers of Bulletproof Marriage: a 90-Day Devotional. It is...
