EVIL PROSPERS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING
'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil ….. is that good men do nothing’ (Edmund Burke) Yesterday began like most days. Breakfast of hot sausage and a bagel with butter. OK – not the most healthy....
OBSERVING LIFE THROUGH BLUE COLORED GLASSES
It was 1973 and it seems like a lifetime ago. There I was, sitting in the Police Academy in Norfolk, VA. It was opening day, and to that point, I had already been through Military Police training at Fort Gordon, GA. But this was different. I was not going to be a...
A Chaplain’s Look at Weathering Storms of Loss and Depression
In our last article, THINKING SUICIDE – It Demands a Second Opinion, we looked at the emotional impact suicide has on families, especially children. This time we look at weathering the storm of anxiety and depression, and we look at two examples of those who made it...
SEMINAR: The Role of Chaplaincy
THE ROLE OF CHAPLAINCY: Understanding the Role and Boundaries Recognizing Good Chaplains ABSTRACT: The Chaplain model has been widely used for decades in the military setting, providing comfort, encouragement, and personal help for war weary warriors in both battle...
THINKING SUICIDE: It Demands a Second Opinion
THINKING SUICIDE? It Demands A Second Opinion Over the last two weeks, 4 police officers committed suicide - every 17 hours an officer commits suicide (Forensic Examiner Magazine) and firefighter suicides are increasing rapidly. One suicide is too many. There is a...
Wheaton College, Wheaton IL
I had the pleasure to attend Wheaton College Graduate School after Columbia International University. Going there was family tradition. My father-in-law Herb went there, as did his brother and three of his children. Our most recent Wheaton grad is my daughter, Dr....
Hope & Healing At Hillenglade
For the past few years, we have become close with Jennifer O’Neill, founder of Hope & Healing At Hillenglade. You will remember Jennifer from the many Cosmopolitan Magazine covers she graces as a highly sought after model, or from her roles in many movies....
Serve & Protect CEO / Founder Robert Michaels Opens the U.S. House in Prayer.
CEO Rob Michaels was honored to provide the opening prayer for the U.S. House of Representatives on September 9, 2015. Michaels was nominated by Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) for the honor. CLICK THE IMAGE TO PLAY.
Columbia International University – Chaplain Training
As a graduate of CIU, I can highly recommend their excellence in academics and commitment to an evangelical Christian foundation. We recommend Columbia International University and their Chaplaincy program, headed by 25 year veteran Chaplain Dr. Michael...
SEMINAR: Plain Talk About PTSD and Suicide
This is a seminar, utilizing the slides and music. It lasts about 20 minutes. Feel free to use it for in-service. We also do the seminar live, which is about 2 hours in length. We explore PTSD, causes, symptoms, and solutions, and discuss suicide and the symptoms....
EMOTIONAL TOOLS FOR POLICE OFFICERS
With this article I'd like to introduce Serve & Protect's new member of our Board of Directors.Dr. Steiner is the founder of First Responder's Wellness Center in Wheaton, IL. Dr. Steiner is a licensed clinical psychologist who also has 13 years of experience as a...