Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Being Sensitive to the Spirit: Why Policing Needs the Prophetic Voice of Christian Cops

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Covered Law Enforcement

One evening last week, I made the usual rounds through my very heavily traveled patrol district that includes Interstate 75 and the second largest shopping mall in Tennessee. Given that our city is also very accommodating to the homeless, the … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged christian cops, Covered Law Enforcement, Holy Spirit, Homeless Ministry, Jeremiah 29, police, police ministry, Prophetic, Psalm 137 | 9 Comments

Dealing With the Issue of Suicide in Law Enforcement: A Biblical Perspective, 2 Primary Sources of Suicidal Thoughts, and Resources for Responding

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Covered Law Enforcement

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 is one of those nights in my career that I will never forget. I was sitting in a local restaurant eating with several of my patrol teammates when dispatch advised us to respond to a suicide … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Badge of Life, Charles Stanley, christian cops, Covered Law Enforcement, First Responders, Holy Spirit, law enforcement, ministry, police, Rick Warren, Saddleback Church, Safe Call Now, Satan, Serve & Protect, Suicide, Time (magazine) | Leave a comment

Apprentice Discipleship: Forming the Life of Jesus and Living His Mission in the World

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Covered Law Enforcement

A few nights ago, standing in the middle of O’Charley’s restaurant, my family celebrated with another family at the announcement of an eleven year old daughter who recently accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. The mother recounted how the daughter began … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged A Righteous Brood, Christ, Christianity, cops, Covered Law Enforcement, discipleship, family, God, Holy Spirit, Hugh Halter, Jesus, Jesus Christ, ministry, police, Priesthood of all Believers, spiritual formation | 2 Comments

Presence: Unwrapping the True Meaning of Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Covered Law Enforcement

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6 … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Christ, Christmas, Covered Law Enforcement, Everlasting Father, God, holidays, Holy Spirit, Isaiah, Jesus, Mighty God, police, Prince of Peace, Wonderful Counselor | 8 Comments

The Real Word…On Salvation

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Covered Law Enforcement

In the early hours of Christmas morning 2011, as partygoers left a teen club, shots were fired and a total of 9 were wounded. Discussions became heated as the community discovered that the teen club was actually considered an outreach … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged authentic faith, Bill Hybels, Covered Law Enforcement, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, law enforcement, Luke, police, salvation, search of life, spiritual disciplines | 8 Comments