Faith Under FireFor military, veterans & first responders

You run toward what everyone else runs from. You’ve seen things most people never will. This is a place to bring the hard questions, without anyone flinching.

Who are you?

Pick your line of work

The questions nobody asks out loud

Hard questions, honest answers

Check yourself

Signs it’s time to talk to someone

  • Drinking more to sleep or to stop the replay
  • Nightmares, or not sleeping at all
  • Anger that comes out sideways at the people you love
  • Pulling away from friends, family or church
  • Feeling numb, or like nothing matters
  • Thinking everyone would be better off without you

If any of these sound familiar, reach out this week. That’s not weakness; it’s tactical.

Help that understands the job

Confidential support

  • Veterans & service membersVeterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7.
  • First responders & their familiesSafe Call Now: 206-459-3020, run by first responders.
  • Law enforcementCOPLINE: 1-800-267-5463, staffed by retired officers.
  • Fire & EMSFire/EMS Helpline: 1-888-731-3473.
  • Everyone, including nurses, dispatchers and familiesCall or text 988. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.
  • Your chaplain or pastorMost departments and units have chaplains. They’ve heard it before, and they won’t flinch.
Before the shift

A prayer to take with you

Lord, You know where I’m going today, and You’re already there. Steady my hands, sharpen my mind, and guard my heart from what I’ll see. Protect my partners and the people I serve. Bring me home to my family. And when I can’t carry what I saw, remind me I don’t have to carry it alone. Amen.

“Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)
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Built on Psalm 34:18, Psalm 144:1 and Matthew 26:38. Thank you for your service. Families, this page is for you too.
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