Top 7 bible verses for police officers to reflect on. See more ideas about police officer, police and community helpers. Police officers devotional the fulfillment of longheld. I recommend the book to any police officer based on his. As the wife of a san antonio, texas police officer she has reached wives internationally, encouraging them in their journey as a police wife. Research police books and training materials manufacturers, distributors, resources, and products for police and law enforcement. Young police officer launches maiden devotional book. Now the adrenaline is pumping, the heart rate is up and the police officer is responding at a high rate of speed towards the unknown. There is a lot of emotional turmoil associated with police. The book assembles a number of unique poetic writing styles and the authors personal perspectives as a father. Ten day devotional for cops by everett james, paperback. A young police officer with the swedru divisional police command, detective lance corporal daniel ofori sackey, recently took his obsession with the gospel work to a new height when. Coauthored with adam davis, a former police officer and inspirational speaker, this new book was written for law enforcement couples designed to make your marriage bulletproof. Should a christian be involved in police work or military.
A ridealong although the calling is a fictional novel, it gives readers a sense they are climbing into the squad or walking the beat with the books main character, officer dan mccarthy. The fellowship of christian peace officers will help to connect you with believers in law enforcement who will help you. He said it was awesome and he has added it to his collection of books that he reads again and again from time to time. Theyre full of the encouragement you need to live a happier life, plus advice on understanding your. What does the bible say about law enforcement the police.
In the book of romans, god lays the foundation for the good and necessary role police officers play in society read romans. God gave it to be our guide for life, a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Bound in durable, bonded leather, this handsome, pocketsized bible. Steve gallagher of the diocese of juneau recently realized a longheld desire of publishing a catholic prayer devotional specifically for law enforcement officers. This ministry series was an inspiration from the lord to the most unlikely of carriers. I am a christian and i really feel god put me here, but sometimes i get very discouraged. Filled with personal stories, relevant scriptures, and practical prayers, the short devotions focus on themes such as.
If youre married to a leo, youll want to check out these top books for police wives. A story told in rhyme about the different types of police officers on patrol. Do you go out of your way to show love while you are at work. Devotional guide for military, police, firefighters, and. Improve your life with the best 7 books for police wives.
Each devotion in the book is freestanding and can be used in any order. I joined our citys police force about six years ago, and the stress is really getting to me. The best books for police wives, police officers and their families. Knowing god is our rock is comforting, he is someone we can trust that loves us despite. The book is not just a collection of devotions with religious meaning, but rather it clearly identifies some of the most trying situations that officers often find. The publishing of the book was a gift from his wife, linda, for their 25th wedding anniversary. As a speaker, adam has presented for the university of alabama, auburn university department of. Respected by some and feared by others, law enforcement officers face daily pressures and dangers uncommon to other professions.
Many of these titles may also be purchased through the various. Prayer for trust oh righteous father, i trust you in everything that i do and in every place that. Its a book that one savors one day at a time, or perhaps only when its needed. Steven parrish, chief of police, city of dothan police department take this book, use it, apply it and you will see your personal and. His books are written with the sensibility of a fellow police officer and the wisdom of a fellow believer. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine main idea. She is an author, chaplain, and sought after speaker.
Click here to get this new book in paperback or as an e book. The author is a former police officer and now consults with law enforcement agencies as a behavior scientist across the country and in canada. Nashville police officers thank sfs for devotional books. The book of proverbs through the eyes of a cop is the second book in the through the eyes of a cop devotional series. I bought this book for my son who is a police officer.
Justice, dealing with people, crime and police situations, prevention, and selfcare. Devotions for cops and the people they serve miller, brian on. Official website of adam davis author and speaker for law. Its hard to put into words how important this little book can be for a police it. This devotion also walks me through some of the areas to pray for my husband and myself that i might not have considered. It is also helpful for police families wives, mothers, fathers, etc. The bible isnt just some religious book of thou shalts and thou shalt nots. Silver pendants will be engraved with a simple message. For more information about any of the books listed below or to order, please click on the title of the individual book. A practical devotion to living a resilient life, and barclay will be at grand book and bible, 2416 wilmington road, from 2 to 3. The best books for police wives, police officers and their.
Jim is a retired cop who enjoys writing about police work and the christian worldview. On friday, march 3, police chaplain james duke and deputy chief todd henry visited the nacp meeting to thank the conference presidents for the devotional books. The devotions and corresponding situations are presented in five categories. Providing meaningful guidance in a variety of situations 9780398091934. Every day police, men and women, put their lives on the line as servants of god, restraining the evil that seeks to destroy society. This book will be essential reading for police officers, firefighters, law enforcement supervisors, community service officers, chaplains, and.
This new edition of this singular book serves as a tool to help law enforcement officers consciously take the pulse of their soul, ensuring that they stay on a strong spiritual and. While keeping physically fit and achieving expert law enforcement skills are essential to a successful police officer, maintaining a strong heart, mind, and soul are also crucial to surviving in his or her career. Utilizing a devotional style, mattice relates his experiences to scripture. Billy grahams encouragement to law enforcement officers.
The police officer who enforces the just law of the land should consider himself or herself gods servant and, toward the lawbreaker, an agent of gods wrath sent to keep the peace. Several devotionals and bible studies in pdf format are also available in the downloads section of this page. The author then links these situations with relevant biblical passages. It is proper for a christian to be involved in police work or in military service. He says the information in it never grows old and he uses the devotions and inspiration from it on the job often.
My husband just started as a police officer and i had trouble finding books to support, encourage, and pray for my husband. Here are five prayers for every police officer or for family members to pray for police officers. Respected by some and feared by others, law enforcement officers face daily. Behind the badge provides daily spiritual nourishment for officers written by someone who has been in their shoes. When an officer is involved in a shooting, he will temporarily experience physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms. There has to be law and order, for no one is safe when there is anarchy. Steven j voris while keeping physically fit and achieving expert law. Officer johnathan fontenot i am a christian, but i am also a police officer. Now if my child checked this out at the library, i would say that it does present an opportunity to teach them on the subject. Here are 7 bible verses for police officers, sheriffs officers or any other officer to reflect upon.
Former local police officer pens devotional local news. Learn about new products from emergency training associates. Law enforcement devotions page ironguys law enforcement. Gilmartin great for both the officer and spouse this is a book. Recommended reading fellowship of christian peace officers.
If a police officer gets this job wrong then more chaos will ensue, and theres the potential for more accidents. He defines both the authority and the mission of law enforcement, and. The challenges of being a christian or a police officer are in and of themselves. Brian is the real deal and this book is a must have for all the police officers in your life. Police officers is an informative book that introduces students to the many parts of being a police officer and serving communities.