Category Archives: Weekly Devotions

READ JOHN 8:21-28 AND 48-58 Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, before Abraham was even born, I AM!” During my first day at the Police Academy, I was taught the Montgomery County Maryland Police Code of Honor by a highly respected veteran Sergeant.  The first few words stated, “I am a Montgomery County Police…

READ: JOHN 20: 1-21 Again, he said, “Peace be with you.  As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” (V. 21) The first few hours of dawn, and Sunday mornings, were normally peaceful times for police officers. It offered the time to catch your breath after often hectic and volatile evenings and nights. …

READ: PSALM 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I Need. (V. 1) Many of my favorite fictional books deal with mystery, intrigue and espionage.  The stories involve larger than life military or law enforcement heroes who do things that transcend human abilities.  In each case, the hero was required to walk through…

READ: 2 TIMOTHY 4:  1-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. (V. 7) In dramatic fashion the men’s and women’s Olympic Hockey Teams scored “walk-off” gold medal overtime victories over North American archrival Canada.  Both victories will be etched forever in the annals of American…

READ: MATTHEW 3: 1-3 “He is a voice shouting in the wilderness.” (v. 3) One thing was certain in police work, when you pulled the evening or midnight shift on Ney Years Eve, your duty time was going to fly by.  It was not uncommon for the calls for service to quickly outpace the number…

READ: MATTHEW 25-34 “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (V. 33) “Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill” is sage advice for living.  Many times, in law enforcement, especially during traffic stops, the offending driver elected to ignore this wise counsel. …

READ: PHILLIPPANS 2: 1-11 When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on the cross. (V. 8) When reading the promotional list for Major I felt betrayed and a knot formed in my stomach.  How could the Chief promote another person to the job.  Everyone,…

READ: GENESIS 39 From the day Joseph was put in charge, the Lord began to bless Potiphar for Joseph’s sake. (V.5) The warden had no more worries, because Joseph took care of everything. (V. 23) Two days after arriving at our “snowbird retreat” in Homosassa, Fl, I eagerly mounted the saddle of my trusty Trek. …

READ: EXODUS 16: 1-12 Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say this to the entire community of Israel: Come into the Lord’s presence and hear his reply to your complaints.” (V. 9) The promotion to Deputy Chief of Police marked the pinnacle of my law enforcement career.  I was now the person responsible for running the…

READ: COLOSSIANS 3: 23-24 Work hard cheerfully at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than people. (V. 23) Robert Lewis in “Winning at Work,” stated that men spend 60-65% of their lifetimes at work.  He further indicated that according to a Gallup survey, 80% of men feel miscast in…