The blazing heat of the sun was unrelenting as we stood in the shadow of an industrial building. The lifeless body of a young man lay on the sidewalk a […] Read More »
Thinking back over the course of the last two years, I have been struck by the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves. As a result of the pandemic, we […] Read More »
Have you ever tried to stop drinking, but at every turn, someone is pushing a drink into your hand? As a newly sober person, you will encounter hurdles and life […] Read More »
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, […] Read More »
You wake up cold on a mattress that you recognize from custody. Your belt and shoestrings are missing. You see blueish fluorescent lighting glowing in the small room, and the […] Read More »
What is “assertive communication”? Why is it important, and how do we even go about doing it? Assertive communication helps us express our views in a calm, firm, direct and […] Read More »
Having an alcoholic beverage is not a new concept, and it’s likely most people would agree that it can be both a tonic and poison. The defining factor typically depends […] Read More »
Lately, you find yourself working six overtime shifts a month, and you cannot stop thinking about incidents that happened at work. Then, you find yourself not having enough time to […] Read More »
The role of a law enforcement chaplain is one that offers complex and often last-minute discernment in terms of what is happening en vivo (live at that moment). In my […] Read More »
Imagine what it may be like to be held hostage. Visualize wondering when you will be able to escape and constantly seeking an opportunity to experience freedom. Imagine not knowing […] Read More »
