The Beast Within: Hope For Our True Struggle

Why do we do things we know are wrong? Why do witness the destruction of ourselves and others and feel helpless to the feelings and emotions that drive our bad behavior?

The ultimate battle is the one we fight for our soul, all else in life is dependent on the…

In memory of Deputy Eric Overall

First responders serve us, and it is my honor to serve them. Deputy Eric Overall was one of those I was able to help bear a dark load. As a father, he had suffered an unimaginable loss and bore a heavy burden for it. As a police officer, a…

Ask Silouan – How does one show love?

A simple, yet profound question I received from a friend in Romania. A world apart, yet don’t we all search for love that is real and pure, and someone to share it with.

Q: What is the best way to show love to someone?

A: Love is best shown through humility…

The Greatest Story I Will Ever Tell

I want to be home.
I am on the road teaching my class, “Veterans, Police Officers, and Communities in Crisis: Responding to Trauma,” and as I was hitting the hotel’s elliptical machine I began to reminisce about the 19 years my wife and I have been married. Really, it had…