Several weeks ago I put a box in my Instagram Story asking for yalls go-to verses for trying times. There were so many great ones I decided to compile the top 10 for easy access. Save them for a time you need them! I know the world is a dark place right now, and often … Continue reading top 10 verses for trying times [according to fellow LEOWs]
Tag: proverbs 31 woman
the shattering and swelling of my blue heart
Last night I was cleaning up the kitchen after dinner when my officer came downstairs, almost ready to leave for work. He handed me his badge with a mourning band pulled over it and asked “can you help me with this?” I pinned it on his uniform with steady hands, gave him a kiss, said … Continue reading the shattering and swelling of my blue heart
i believe in the good
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
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
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
be still + know
Verse: Psalm 46:10 says “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 37:7 says “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” Devo: The other day I went for a walk with the dog, just as I do every single morning. We started out down the sidewalk in our neighborhood, and as … Continue reading be still + know
our identity: more than a police wife
When someone asks you who you are, what do you say? Maybe you state your name, or your occupation. There are a lot of things that describe us and many roles that we carry. As police spouses we're especially embedded in the job our husband's have, because it's more than just a job. It's a calling, … Continue reading our identity: more than a police wife
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
imperfect, but perfectly loved
Verses: Mark 2:15-17 says "While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does … Continue reading imperfect, but perfectly loved
november book review {the proverbs 31 police wife}
Happy November! Can you believe 2018 is already almost over?! Once November hits I feel like the rest of the year just whizzes by. This month we're reviewing The Proverbs 31 Police Wife by Leah Everly. This book JUST came out a couple of weeks ago and I'm excited to share it with all of … Continue reading november book review {the proverbs 31 police wife}