Happy August! It seems like summer JUST started and now we're already in August! Anyone else wondering where time has gone?! For this month's book review we're sharing Christy Decker's Final 42. When Christy (a fellow police wife) reached out and asked if I would be interested in reading her new novel, I was instantly … Continue reading book review {final 42}
come as you are + fall into his arms
Verses: Psalm 139:13-14 says "For you created my inmost being, you stitched me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your words are wonderful, I know that full well." Romans 8:39 says "Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate … Continue reading come as you are + fall into his arms
book review {crossing the thin blue line}
Happy July, friends! For this month's book review we're talking about Lisa Harper Lerner's book, Crossing the Thin Blue Line. I actually had the pleasure of meeting Lisa and Chuck last month at one of Bless the Badge's LEOW workshops (read my review here). The Lerner's are just as amazing in person as you would … Continue reading book review {crossing the thin blue line}
praise the lord who trains my hands for war + my fingers for battle
Verses: Psalm 144:1-2 says "Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me." Psalm 18:2 says "The Lord is my rock, my … Continue reading praise the lord who trains my hands for war + my fingers for battle
his mercies begin afresh each morning
Verses: Lamentations 3:22-23 says "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning." Isaiah 65:17 says "See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind." Ezekial 36:26 says … Continue reading his mercies begin afresh each morning
joy
Verses: Galatians 5:22 says "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness." 1 Peter 1:8 says "Though you have not seen him, you love him, and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy." Romans 15:13 … Continue reading joy
diy toaster waffles
At first I titled this "homemade toaster waffles" but that seemed a little far fetched, as these clearly are made from a mix. HOWEVER. They are definitely "DIY" and save our blue family a sizable amount of money each month! One my officer's favorite breakfasts are Kodiak Cakes. They're delicious, full of protein, and help … Continue reading diy toaster waffles
come home and love your family
There's a Mother Teresa quote that goes something like "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family." And I love it. I love it so much that we had a sign made for our living room that has those simple words on it. Both my officer and I are in professions that are … Continue reading come home and love your family
the ripped sticker
Verse: John 16:33 says "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, for I have overcome the world." Genesis 35:3 says "He has been with me everywhere I have gone." 1 John 4:4 says "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater … Continue reading the ripped sticker
event review {bless the badge leow workshop}
This past weekend I had the amazing opportunity to attend one of Bless the Badge's LEOW workshops! Lisa Lerner (author of Crossing the Thin Blue Line) and Allison Uribe (founder of Wives on Duty) brought us Tactical Relationship Training and IT. WAS. INCREDIBLE. The day started off in true blue fashion with some coffee and donuts … Continue reading event review {bless the badge leow workshop}