From the Front Lines
Why Duty, Honor, and Country are Still Important to Me
I recently was a guest on a radio show, and I was questioned about my opinion of the US Military Academy at West Point's deletion of the words, "Duty, Honor, and Country" from its mission statement. I used to work for Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and he, too has been...
Do Guardian Angels Exist?
I grew up hearing about Guardian Angels in church, and I believed they existed and protected me and my family (Psalm 91:11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways). However, after a career in law enforcement, I can assuredly state...
A Lesson from a Pile of Rocks
I used to love a good object lesson, and (I suppose I still do) as a physical object can often reveal, show, or teach a greater truth that is memorable. Recently we purchased a new home, and I have been doing "hard things" to tailor the property to our liking. I've...
The Life of Jesus and the Significance of Wood
The Bible shares the story of Jesus’ birth, earthly life and that he grew up in a carpenter’s house. I have been giving some thought about the trade (carpentry) that Jesus learned as a young man and how wood played a significant role in his life and death. When...




