Please accept my apologies for the lack of recent postings; things were not going good, but thankfully God is good!
I made practically nothing for the entire month of August with Professional Law Enforcement. By the time gas and training venues were paid, literally nothing was left over. Amy and I survived on our emergency fund.
On September 1st we were praying and wondering how in the world we would make it…then my phone rang. First was someone who was sending us money out of the blue. Not five minutes later was the Army sending me to Louisiana for Hurricane Gustov relief efforts. The Army mobilization also allowed me to cancel several classes with low registration numbers and high venue fees; it was really a double blessing.
Since returning from Louisiana we had another person unexpectedly send us more money and a friend dropped by with a ton of groceries for us. I also received a few restaurant gift cards for my birthday.
September was a much better month for Professional Law Enforcement. We actually made money! I spent a lot of time doing individual classes for different agencies and just Friday received two more requests to do the same. I also picked up two instructors who will teach on a regular basis, one starting in December and the other in January. Things are certainly looking great on the Pro Law Enforcement front.
A couple of weeks ago I was at Ft. Wood when I was approached with an opportunity. The officer candidate school needed a full time officer to assist with the accreditation process. After being assured I would have evenings and weekends free to run my business, I accepted. Today I received my active duty orders starting on 20 October and running through 31 May.
I am absolutely amazed at how God answered our diligent and almost fearful prayer on September 1st. We are still in the process of catching up and getting our emergency fund back; however, by December 1st life will be good and the debt will be dropping once again…God willing ![]()

God is definately good all the time.
Comment by Debbie — October 15, 2008 @ 10:11 pm
Joel, I really believe this is occurring to you since you have gotten “right” with God. Your approach to absolute integrity, your committment to your family and your wife’s intensive focus on her ministry with your obvious support shows God you have your focus on target. I am inspired by you and your wife. May God continue to bless you as you bless others.
Comment by guest — October 16, 2008 @ 7:34 am
I love reading about your successes. God is good all the time:-)
Comment by Karen — December 12, 2008 @ 11:36 am