The sight of this band causes a visceral reaction each and every time I see it. It’s just a few inches of fabric. It weighs practically nothing, could easily get misplaced in the house or the car, and thankfully doesn’t see the light of day all that often. But each time I see it out, … Continue reading the mourning band
Did you catch our FB live with Zanna from Honor the Brave this Wednesday? I got to chat with her about a+g, our experience buying a home with HTB, and the crazy life that is #policewifelife! You can view it here. During our chat Zanna asked me what advice I would give to a brand … Continue reading choosing light in our blue life
Verses: Matthew 18:20 says "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." James 4:8 says "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." Devo: One of the first things that comes to mind when I think of police life is the crappy shift work-which, of course, … Continue reading special days are the days we make special
Okay guys, confession time: one of my self care/stress relief activities is baking. And lately I've been feelin' the stress and therefore feelin' the sweets. Like, so many sweets. Oops. So, I will often send goodies with my officer to work because if they're home I will eat. Them. All. Christmas is also the perfect … Continue reading christmas goodie bags for your officers
Last week we talked about the importance of proclaiming truth over our homes. God's word is powerful! It has meaning. We also can proclaim truths over our officers. I have always prayed for my officer (even when we were kids), but since he has become a part of this blue life my prayers have shifted … Continue reading speaking truths over our officers
Happy September! I know it's a little late in the month for our scheduled review, but I wanted to share with you the amazing book that JUST came out the 31st of August! Allison Uribe, founder of Wives on Duty Ministries and a partner with Bless the Badge, just released a revised copy of her … Continue reading september book review {because i’m suitable}
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
Verse: Psalm 61:3 says "From the ends of the earth I cry out to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, for you are my safe refuge." Isaiah 41:10 says "Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. … Continue reading uphold me with your righteous right hand
Verses: Ephesians 4:2 says "Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another." Proverbs 15:18 says "Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace." 1 Corinthians 13:4 says "Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud." Devo: Are you following along with Wives on … Continue reading love is patient {the love dare}
I typically don’t post super personal things on this blog. Yes, I share my heart through devotionals and snippets of our blue life through Instagram photos, but generally I keep our personal details out of the public eye. But lately, I’ve been feeling it on my heart to share a little bit of our testimony … Continue reading our {blue} testimony
