I would say Happy Sunday, but it doesn't feel too happy, does it? I know I'm not alone when I say that I've been struggling lately. There's so much darkness out there right now, and so much division-but that is not what this post is about. I’ve seen a lot of posts comparing our black … Continue reading i believe in the good
Tag: prayer
praying psalm 91 over ourselves + our families
Psalm 91 has always been my go to verse to pray over my officer, especially when he is on night shift. To me, the entire verse seems to be written for our officers, and it brings me immense comfort when I pray it over our department. Lately, it’s also been a verse that I have … Continue reading praying psalm 91 over ourselves + our families
so what’s it like being a police wife?
“So what’s it like being a police wife?” There’s probably quite a few occupations that people ask about that you try to explain but don’t really get until you’re in it. Although it doesn’t pay a salary, being a police wife has proven to be a job all on it’s own. And just like other … Continue reading so what’s it like being a police wife?
gratitude + grief
Tonight I sit in bed, wrapped up in my officer’s old academy sweatshirt, and begin winding down with some tea and plans to watch tv. I glance down at my mug and the word embezzled on the side. Thankful. After the tragedy in Honolulu today-and lately what seems like daily tragedies of some sort or … Continue reading gratitude + grief
law enforcement appreciation day {a simple printable prayer}
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD) is right around the corner! If you're thinking "wait...we just had that" I'm with you! But then I realized I was thinking of Thank a Police Officer Day, which is in the end of September. I wrote a post with a few simple ideas that would also be applicable for … Continue reading law enforcement appreciation day {a simple printable prayer}
the weight of the badge
The other morning my officer got home from work just as I was getting ready for work myself. As he was getting ready for bed and I was heading out the door, I asked him how his shift was. “It was a rough one” was all he said. I looked over at him, sitting on … Continue reading the weight of the badge
the power of surrender
Verses: John 14:27 says "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." James 4:10 says "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. Romans 12:2 says "Do not … Continue reading the power of surrender
special days are the days we make special
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
attitude of gratitude in our marriage {free printable}
My favorite part of November is seeing the abundance of gratefulness posts. You know the ones: #thankfulnovember, #30daysofthankfulness. #attitudeofgrattitude...there's so many, and I love seeing them pop up on my feed. I've always been a fan of "the attitude of gratitude" and starting my day off with the things that I'm grateful for-and not just … Continue reading attitude of gratitude in our marriage {free printable}
those who hope in the lord will renew their strength
Verses: Matthew 11:28-30 says “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, … Continue reading those who hope in the lord will renew their strength