Category Archives: Criminal Justice

No Better Shield

‘No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the LORD.’ Isaiah 54:17 … Continue reading

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Don’t Back Down

I’m always surprised where God finds a way to get a message through. A number of years ago, I was a long way from home in a hotel room working on a critical issue. As I was listening to my … Continue reading

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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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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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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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Shed the Layers of Stress

Have you ever had a shower head get so plugged up with minerals from the water that it eventually gets to the point that the water nearly stops coming out? It makes for a lousy shower. If you clean off … Continue reading

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The “Gift” that Keeps on Giving

Most of us in the law enforcement business have folks that just can’t seem to ever let go of some irritation that we were involved in. Recently, I was reminded by this when a friend send me a post from … Continue reading

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