Monthly Archives: July 2009

Lost Causes

I was reminded tonight that a lot of cops carry around a St. Michael medal (Patron Saint of Police Officers). Catholic or not, they are often gifts from family members or friends that mean more of a sentimental value. I … Continue reading

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Don’t Let the Arm Chair Quarter Backs Get You Down

2 Timothy 4:16-18 At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the … Continue reading

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Protect Israel

The rise of anti-Jewish sentiment at the United Nations has never been higher. For those of you inclined in the Jewish and Christian faith, you know that the resurrection of Israel was foretold and that Scriptures also talk about the … Continue reading

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Sarah Palin

I hope Sarah Palin keeps at it. This link provides better insight to what she is doing.

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Act Responsibly!

This quote from Thomas Jefferson says it all. Too bad the current administration isn’t listening. It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes.A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of … Continue reading

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Who Do You Trust?

Law enforcement personnel spend a lot time training to not “trust” anyone, in that you don’t turn your back on people who might cause you to live to regret it, that is if they let you live at all. But … Continue reading

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The Mistakes of the Past can again Be The Mistakes of The Future

In a speech given by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 before the press club, he warned of the dangers of a secret society but also the dangers of the loss of interest of national security. I’ve posted the speech … Continue reading

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Collateral Stress

I’ve mentioned this word before. With all that is going on around us right now it’s often hard to keep a positive outlook on things. Often a family crisis that may not directly impact you still takes a toll. Often … Continue reading

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Do Good Work!

“You can no more show me your works apart from your faith than I can show you my faith apart from my works. Faith and works, works and faith, fit together hand in glove”–James 2:18 I recently came across this … Continue reading

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They Won’t Leave Me Alone

“With cunning they conspire against your people; they plot against those you cherish.”–Psalm 83:3 Any of you who have been in corrections, probation or law enforcement for any period of time should be able to identify with the above scripture … Continue reading

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