Blog Posts: Insights from Pastor Keith’s Desk

Welcome to my collection of deep-well studies. Whether you are experiencing a time of transition, facing a battle, or waiting for a change, these posts are designed to offer the biblical insights and spiritual strength you need to stand firm.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6

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Jan
2026
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Burning the Ships: Why Your Comfort Zone is a Spiritual Graveyard

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Jan 27 26
In my 25 years in law enforcement, I learned a hard truth: safety is often a dangerous illusion. On patrol, the moment you become too comfortable and stop being vigilant because things seem “routine” is exactly when things go sideways. The same is true in our spiritual lives. We spend years building a “ship-shape” life. We find a comfortable church,...
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27
Jan
2026
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2-Minute Tuesday: Situational Awareness

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Jan 27 26
Complacency kills—on the street and in your spirit. In law enforcement, “tunnel vision” is a deadly enemy. Whether you’re on a motor or walking a beat, keeping your head on a swivel is the only way to stay alive. In this episode of 2-Minute Tuesdays, Pastor Keith Charles draws on 25 years of police experience to show how spiritual complacency...
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Jan
2026
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2-Minute Tuesday: The Morning Briefing

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Jan 20 26
Don’t go 10-8 until you’ve checked in with the Chief. In law enforcement, hitting the streets without a morning briefing is a liability. You need to know the BOLO, the mission, and the plan before you face the shift. In this debut episode of 2-Minute Tuesdays, Pastor Keith Charles, a 25-year law enforcement veteran, explains why your spiritual life requires the...
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Jan
2026
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The Badge and the Authority: A Law Enforcement Officer’s Guide to Luke 10:19

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Jan 14 26
In 25 years of law enforcement, I’ve learned one undeniable truth: there’s a world of difference between power and authority. I can be the strongest man in the room, capable of physical force and carrying a weapon—that’s power. But if I’m off-duty, out of uniform, and I try to direct traffic or make an arrest, what do I have? Nothing...
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Jan
2026
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The Backside of the Desert: Finding Purpose in the “Middle” Season

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Jan 09 26
I know what it’s like to live in the “in-between,” caught in the middle of two worlds. If you looked at my life right now, you’d see a man caught between two worlds. I have a clear vision for the future, a calling to full-time ministry and authorship. Yet, every day, I still wear a badge and serve my community...
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Nov
2025
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The Path of Obedience: God Desires Our Hearts

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Nov 04 25
“Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 15:22 (NKJV) When God’s Voice Calls for More Than Performance In 1 Samuel 15, God gave King Saul a clear command—to destroy the Amalekites...
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