As I’ve traveled down the road of career transition these past two years, the one thing that has been constant throughout the journey is the experience of discovery. I had the opportunity last week to share the mission and vision of Public Safety Ministries with the Ramsey County Chiefs of Police Association at their monthly [...]
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By Dan Carlson, on October 1st, 2008
Here is a simple message to all of the public safety professionals out there who wonder “Am I making a difference?” The answer is yes. As we go about our daily responsibilities I think we all know, in the big picture, that our jobs have an important purpose. But often we forget [...] October 1st, 2008 | Category: Stories | Leave a comment
By Dan Carlson, on September 27th, 2008
It’s Saturday morning as I write this post. Fall is in the air this morning after a hot summer day of 85 degrees yesterday. It is in the 50’s this morning, a cool mist hanging over the yard, gray skies, light breeze, and my coffee couldn’t taste better. As I sit in [...] By Dan Carlson, on July 24th, 2008
A MN Police Chief forwarded to me an article from LawOfficer.com. Click here to read the article I enjoyed the article. I also enjoy when others pass on stories that they find interesting, especially when they relate to spiritual fitness in the profession. So Enjoy and Take Care! July 24th, 2008 | Category: Stories | Leave a comment
By Dan Carlson, on May 29th, 2008
I know I’ve been reserving Thursdays for a spiritual fitness exercise, but today I want to share something I’ve learned this past week. I had heard of CaringBridge but never utilized it before this past week. Free, personalized websites that support and connect loved ones during critical illness, treatment and recovery. Through my seminary studies and [...] May 29th, 2008 | Category: Stories | Leave a comment
By Dan Carlson, on February 27th, 2008
I ran across this weblog this morning and thought you might enjoy it. It is by US Army Chaplain (Captain) Keith Andrews. (Click here to visit his website). Where did it go? ⊆ February 27th, 2008 by Chaplain Andrews |It is gone–last week is over. I get back after leave and started running. [...] By Dan Carlson, on February 5th, 2008
Sometimes people get so busy they can’t keep up with themselves. Kind of like the time my brother was playing softball, rounding third , when his feet didn’t keep up with his body……..and well……you know……crash! Well I haven’t crashed but my postings kind of did for the past couple of weeks. There has been [...] By Dan Carlson, on January 23rd, 2008
My first experience with sled dog sports started about 10 years ago as a spectator. My niece was was racing a three dog junior circuit. A couple of years later I skijored in my first recreational race and things grew from there. If you follow my posts at all you know that [...] By Dan Carlson, on January 18th, 2008
Yesterday I attended the funeral of a dedicated public servant, more specifically a dedicated “public safety” public servant. Greg Orth, retired police chief / public safety director for the city of Woodbury and current county commissioner tragically died in an accidental fall last week. At 60 years old, he died way too young. [...] January 18th, 2008 | Category: Stories | Leave a comment
By Dan Carlson, on January 10th, 2008
Yesterday I had the opportunity to share a message about spiritual fitness with Minnesota law enforcement leaders. I’ve given this message for the past four years at the MN BCA “Enhanced Leadership in Law Enforcement” training program. I always come away from the event with mixed emotions. I am always pleased with the [...] By Dan Carlson, on January 5th, 2008
I had a nice conversation with a retired police officer yesterday. It was the first time we met and we both shared several stories of our careers, retirements, experiences. He told me a story about a conversation he had with an older cop when he was just starting out. The old cop made reference [...] January 5th, 2008 | Category: Stories | Leave a comment
By Dan Carlson, on December 7th, 2007
Public Safety Ministries Inc. (PSMInc) is dedicated to “Promoting Spiritual Fitness in the Public Safety Professions”. Now granted, the vast majority of my focus has been with law enforcement since that is where I come from and that is where I serve as Chaplain. For those who don’t know the story, I [...] By Dan Carlson, on November 10th, 2007
It’s a beautiful morning in Dover NH, a bit chilly and brisk, but sunny and fresh. Dover is just a short distance from Durham, home of the University of New Hampshire Wildcats. After our college visit expedition, we head home today, UNH is now on the top of Amy’s list. So yesterday [...] By Dan Carlson, on November 9th, 2007
Well I’m sure you will all be happy to know that the tire warning light hasn’t created a problem (as of yet anyway). I think it’s just an out of balance light, it’s hard to know since there is no manual in the car. Anyway….. We had a great day yesterday! It is amazing how visiting [...] By Dan Carlson, on November 8th, 2007
This morning I write from The Holiday Inn Express in Lawrence MA. Amy and I flew out of Minneapolis yesterday for a father / daughter college visit trip. Three years ago I started an on-line travel journal, when Pete was also a high school senior, and we took a trip to Alaska and the Yukon [...] |
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