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New Resources. New Momentum. One Mission.
There is a lot happening at Mission First Alliance, and we are excited to share several new ways we are connecting, equipping, and encouraging first responders, and those who are serving them. From new tools for Alliance members to free discipleship resources and a...
The Relational Purpose Framework
by Dr. Olivia Johnson. Originally published on https://droliviajohnson.substack.com/p/the-relational-purpose-framework We live in a world searching for the next breakthrough; the one solution that will fix what hurts. We look for the perfect relationship, the...
Leadership That Changes Lives: The Missing Pieces in First Responder Wellness
The first responder wellness movement has grown significantly over the last decade. Conferences, peer support programs, resilience training, mental health resources, and wellness initiatives are now more common than ever before. Yet despite these...
The Dichotomy of Family and Work: Where Priorities Lie
by Jeff Fields, Author of Sober from Sin: A Law Enforcement Veterans's Journey to Unraveling Addition and Faith What Really Matters? What is important to you? Is it your title, salary, or pension? This question is often answered easily if you ask someone while they’re...
Living With Intention Under the Job
This article originally published on at Bless the Badge Ministries on Jan. 14, 2026. Law enforcement has a way of shaping life beyond the shift. Long before most families realize it, the job begins to influence how time is spent, energy is managed, and decisions are...
Rest in the Middle of the Call
All photos credited to Wende Grubbs of Bless the Badge. When Rest Feels Like the Wrong Move I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Florida Leaders’ Summit this month, and I’m still basking in all that the Lord has done. I went in expecting it to be...
Reclaiming Joy: Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus Again
Understanding Esprit de Corps Esprit de Corps means “the spirit of the body” and describes a defining aspect of what it means to be a U.S. Marine. This spirit is embodied in values such as Honor, Courage, and Commitment, with unity, motivation, and teamwork as its...
Living Mission First Podcast Launches January 29, 2026
We are honored to announce the launch of the Living Mission First Podcast, premiering on January 29, 2026. Real Stories of Real Hope for First Responders. For more than two years, we’ve talked about the need for a podcast like this. Every day, first...
Astonishing Unbelief
“Then He got into the boat with them, and the wind stopped; and they were utterly astonished, for they had not gained any insight from the incident of the loaves, but their heart was hardened.” Mark 6:51–52 (NASB) The setting Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of...
The Missing Piece in First Responder Wellness
This article first appeared in Law Enforcement Today, August 13, 2025 Why are we not seeing the statistics improving in suicides, mental health, addictions, and divorces among our nation’s 4.6 million first responders, and their families? Why are more and more...
Tilling Land
Buying Land Several years ago, my wife, Jennifer, and I had the opportunity to buy a beautiful piece of property in Montana. At the time, we could see God moving and directing, though we weren’t entirely sure what the bigger picture would be. Over the next several...
An Urgent Letter to Police Officers, Their Families, and Everyone in Law Enforcement
Originally published by: Law Enforcement Today and lawofficer.com. It’s time to restore hope and healing to damaged cops, splintered relationships, and desperate families fighting a silent war. Consider this your wake-up...
The Bible that Survived the Flames – And the Unexpected Encounter that Touched our Hearts
A Night to Remember at Mar-A-Lago Cover image Photo by: Munoz Photography The story of going to Mar-A-Lago really began weeks before the event, when we received a text from Kyle Reyes (the organizer) inviting us to attend the first annual Big Blue...
It Made a Difference to That One: First Responder Encouragement
When You Wonder If Your Work Makes a Difference So many times, throughout a career, a First Responder might doubt and question if their efforts ever even made a difference. Don’t give in to these negative thoughts because I can tell you wholeheartedly that YOU DO make...
Daily Reflections of Gratitude Lead to Growth
I waited patiently for the Lord, and he turned to me and heard my cry for help. He brought me up from a desolate pit, out of the muddy clay, and set my feet on a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see...
“There is nothing more urgent today than the need for a gospel-driven alliance to serve first responders. After 30 years in the profession, I understand that without the gospel we are simply putting a band-aid on issues that will never go away. Mission First Alliance is our opportunity to place the much-needed synergy behind the all powerful Gospel of Jesus Christ.”