Part 1 ~ Law Enforcement Series: A Master Police Officer, Veteran, Former Atheist, and His Extraordinary Wife

Master Police Officer Lewis has served in Virginia for 15 years. He was an active duty U.S. Naval officer for eight years and then in the reserves. He is also a former atheist. Officer Lewis and his wife Mickey adopted their two children from South Korea. Their son is on the autism spectrum. Mickey is a complex trauma survivor and a licensed professional counselor in practice for 15 years. She specializes in trauma treatment: working with abuse victims, sex trafficking survivors, and first responders—those struggling with PTSD.

It is my great honor to host this series of interviews featuring law enforcement officers from around the country, a project laid heavy on my heart for over three years. My goal is at least one representative from every state in the U.S.A.. I plan to weave these interview among other topics and articles over a span of time.

I have a heart for those who serve in tough places such as pastors and their wives, law enforcement, our military, teachers, nurses, doctors, other first responders and their families. I feel they are often underappreciated, misunderstood, and disrespected. Yes, there are problems with racism and brutality by some police officers and it’s crucial they be addressed and remedied now. But—a few do not define the whole, the many faithful, brave officers who lay their lives on the line for their communities and strive to uphold justice, peace, and order daily. I believe we need a return to respect for authority, as well as to see those who faithfully, honorably, serve and protect in these capacities as human and in need and deserving of our appreciation, and support. 

I pray this series helps bridge the gap and open productive conversations between our law enforcement officers and those they serve. I pray it ministers, inspires, instructs, fosters relationships, and brings about positive action.

Welcome to you my audience, and to my first interviewees in this series, Officer Lewis and Mickey.

*Due to the variety of topics covered, this AUDIO INTERVIEW is longer than usual. — A great opportunity to listen while you work on a long overdue project—(like cleaning out your closet 🙂 ) or while on a commute. If you need to pause and return later, may I suggest you screenshot or make note of the time spot in the audio where you stopped. 

AUDIO: A Conversation with Master Police Officer Lewis and His Wife Mickey of Virginia, U.S.A.

*Names changed to protect interviewees because of the nature of their specific work. 

And yes, I’m still looking for volunteers for this series. 🙂 Those interested in participating in this series of conversations featuring law enforcement officers may contact me HERE.

VIDEO: Massive Mob Overwhelms School’s Favorite Police Officer! [I’d like to see more like this!]

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*I welcome your comments below, especially encouraging words for our law enforcement officers.

RESOURCES on Topics Addressed

BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION RAPID RESPONSE TEAM ~ NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MINISTRY

A Chaplain Ministry of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association offering a law enforcement appreciation program which includes

FREE retreats for Law enforcement officers and their spouses

Seminars

Law enforcement chaplaincy training.

VIDEO ARCHIVES OF BGEA LAW ENFORCEMENT SPEAKERS & EVENTS: https://rrt.billygraham.org/nlem/media-archives/

ADOPT-A-COP ~ “The goal of Adopt-A-Cop is to assign law enforcement officers to a family, group, or individual who will pray daily for them and send a note of encouragement, support and a thank you for their service to the community.”

Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.  (I Timothy 2:1-2 NKJV)

VIDEO BROADCAST: UNDERSTANDING THE SCOPE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING – Focus on the Family Broadcast with Nita Belles, “author, speaker and anti-human trafficking crusader who has worked with top law enforcement, government officials, social services and the medical and faith communities to combat human trafficking.”

Learn more about Nita Belles and her anti-human trafficking work and the organization of which she is the founder and executive director at: IN OUR BACKYARD.ORG 

HOW TO IDENTIFY THE VICTIMS AND PERPETRATORS OF SEX TRAFFICKING https://www.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life/how-to-identify-the-victims-and-perpetrators-of-sex-trafficking/

SEX TRAFFICKING AND ABORTION: THE SILENT PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS by Shantae Rodriguez (Article) https://www.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life/sex-trafficking-and-abortion-the-silent-public-health-crisis/

FREEKIND “Join us in our work to educate others about human trafficking, prevent the next generation from being exploited and help restore a sense of hope and belonging to those on their journey to freedom. Freekind is dedicated to providing survivors of human trafficking the support they need to recover from the trauma they’ve experienced.”

Focus on the Family Counseling Services & Referrals:

Request a conversation and referral with Focus on the Family’s Counseling Department with one of their licensed or pastoral counseling specialists at no cost to you: 1-855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

WAIT NO MORE Focus on the Family’s® Foster Care and Adoption program ~ Preparing Hearts and Homes for Kids in Foster Care | CONTACT at: WaitNoMore@fotf.org or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

ORPHANS PROMISE “Orphan’s Promise seeks to meet the emotional, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual needs of orphaned and at-risk children around the world with the Love of God.”

HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24/7/ 365 days a year Call:  1-800-273-8255

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association  24 hour Prayer Line: (888) 388-2683

Click HERE to read my testimony: A Mail Carrier’s Mistake Saved Her from Suicide on the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website.

Those interested in particpating in this series of conversations featuring law enforcement officers may contact me HERE.

*I welcome your comments below, especially any encouraging words you’d like to share with our law enforcement officers.

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PRIOR POSTS

• The Futile Pursuit of Worry
  Jesus told us not to worry because he knew we would and thus need this counsel. God gave us His Word not for us to use it to bludgeon ourselves or each other, but to instruct, encourage, correct, redirect our missteps, and draw … Continue reading “The Futile Pursuit of Worry”
• Unconscionable Delay
  Delay. Sometimes it’s divinely ordained, but most times it’s due to our negligence or obstinance. There are sins of commission (those we do) and sins of omission (when we fail to do as we ought).
• Saving the Sabbath
  I hate being hurried but struggle to be still. “The Sabbath feels more like a day of stress than a day of rest,” I’ve said. “How do you cease from work, as God says in His Word, when you’re a woman, especially when … Continue reading “Saving the Sabbath”
• Empty Arms to Full Heart: One Mom’s Story
  This particular Mother’s Day is perfect. For the first time in two decades, it doesn’t break my heart. Twenty years ago, Mother’s Day was far from perfect. Fifteen years ago, it was difficult. Ten years ago—you get the idea…
• Let’s Hate Hate—Not Each Other
  Let’s hate hate—not each other. Have we forgotten that the difference between America and dictatorships is we have the freedom to think and feel differently and choose accordingly? And we don’t have to cancel or kill each other because our opinions contradict.
• Windsong
  I needed to return and see if it was true. My sudden departure and extended absence left me longing for closure. I hadn’t said goodbye to my childhood home in Jamaica. Up the winding mountain route with its lush tropical vistas, past the … Continue reading “Windsong”

*I welcome your comments below, especially any encouraging words you’d like to share with our law enforcement officers.

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Author: Rachael M. Colby

Rachel M. Colby has a heart for reconciliation and a passion to uplift those who serve in tough places. She writes to connect culture's questions with Christianity’s answers, inspire faith, and motivate. She is an award-winning writer in the categories of articles, poetry, devotions, essays, flash fiction, and children’s picture books. Her article The Integration of Oak Ridge (the subject of her WIP) won the 2022 Selah Award for Articles in Print at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. She is a longtime member of The Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild and a protégé in the Cecil Murphey Mentoring program. Rachael's work has appeared on the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Blog, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Christian Devotions, Southern Ohio Christian Voice, Inkspirations Online, in the compilation books Creative Writing Journal: Faith Inspired Writing Prompts & Hope-Filled Poetry, Defining Moments: Memorable and Inspiring Stories from Outstanding Leaders, and The Courage to Write: 62 Devotions to Encourage Your Writing Journey, and in the Oak Ridger newspaper. This Jamaican-born wife, mom, beach bum, artist, and work in progress makes her home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She runs on copious amounts of coffee, chocolate, and a whole lot of “Help me, Jesus.” View all posts by Rachael M. Colby