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}
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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
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}
love is patient {the love dare}
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}
{free} police week printables
In honor of police week, we're sharing a few of our favorite ammo + grace images as printables that you can download! Feel free to print them up, set them as your background, or share them with your fellow LEOWs and blue families! {click on the titles below to download} In This Home We... Police … Continue reading {free} police week printables
40 {free} conversation starters for you + your leo
I know, I know-you and your LEO talk. Of course you do! We all talk with our spouses and our families. But when's the last time you sat down for more than a couple of minutes and talked about things that didn't involve grocery lists and errands and who needed to pick up the kids? … Continue reading 40 {free} conversation starters for you + your leo
i do
Verses: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 says "Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? … Continue reading i do