When I first heard the word “alcoholic,” I used to think of a bum living on the street. My imaginary alcoholic had not bathed or taken care of their physical […] Read More »
You’re invited to a birthday celebration for your friend’s wife at your favorite bar. Your spouse accompanies you, and there are several other couples at the gathering. Some of them […] Read More »
In my first few ride-alongs with deputies in the West Hollywood Station, I’ve been asked, “What does a chaplain do?” The short answer is this: It’s about presence. It’s about […] Read More »
Many of us had the experience of sitting at briefing while our sergeant read an account of a co-worker’s involvement in an alcohol-related T/C or alcohol-related off-duty incident. We sat […] Read More »
To all who mourn … God will give them beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, praise instead of despair (Isaiah 61:3 NLT). There are times in life when everything […] Read More »
Retirement, whether planned or unplanned, marks the end of a chapter in a person’s life and the start of a new one. Many people focus on the financial aspects of […] Read More »
The quote “law enforcement’s dirty secret” comes from the “Ruderman White Paper on Mental Health and Suicide of First Responders” (2018). The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) calls […] Read More »
It is no secret that challenges are part of everyone’s everyday life. The Bible teaches that God uses circumstance to develop our character. “But we also glory in tribulations,” Scripture […] Read More »
To answer key questions, you will have to ask yourself these questions: Am I in trouble due to my drinking? Have I had too many close calls or free passes? […] Read More »
Throughout our lives, we are exposed to various situations that can have a lasting impact on how we view ourselves, others and the world. At times, single or multiple adverse […] Read More »
