A lawyer runs a stop sign and gets pulled over by a sheriff's deputy. He thinks that he is smarter than the deputy because he is a lawyer from New York and is certain that he has a better education then any cop from Houston , TX .
He decides to prove this to himself and have some fun at the Texas deputy's expense.
The deputy says, 'License and registration, please.''What for?' says the lawyer.
The deputy says, 'You didn't come to a complete stop at the stop sign.
'Then the lawyer says, 'I slowed down, and no one was coming.
''You still didn't come to a complete stop, says the deputy. License and registration, please.' The lawyer says, 'What's the difference?
''The difference is you have to come to a complete stop, that's the law. License and registration, please!' the Deputy repeats.
The lawyer says, 'If you can show me the legal difference between slow down and stop, I'll give you my license and registration; and you give me the ticket. If not, you let me go and don't give me the ticket.
''That sounds fair. Please exit your vehicle, sir,' the deputy says.
At this point, the deputy takes out his nightstick and starts beating the lawyer and says, 'Do you want me to stop, or just slow down?'
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
North Carolina Troopers Association Caisson Unit
Charity Golf Tournament
Come out to Salem Glen Country Club on Thursday September 29, 2011at 9:00 and help support the NCTA Caisson Unit. The Caisson Unit is provided free of charge to all fallen officers and relies on donations to cover expenses. DONATIONS ARE THEIR SOLE SOURCE OF FUNDING. All donations are tax deductible.
This will be an individual stroke play tournament using the Red, White and Blue format. Each person can choose which tees they tee off from through their round. However, you can only tee off from the red tees on 6 holes, the blues 6 holes etc. Prizes will be awarded per flight as well as longest drive, closest to the pin and ugliest shirt.
Salem Glen CC is located near Winston Salem, NC.
Cost is $55.00 per person and includes lunch.
Contact Philip Dixson at 336-761-2441 or 336-399-5477 for more information.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Time-Out
For most of my life the phrase 'time-out' meant that the game, whichever sport it happened to be, would be momentarily halted. Sometimes this would be a welcomed interruption and at other times this signaled an unwanted break in the action.
Upon entering the age of parenting, I learned about another use for 'time-out.' While it never really worked with my children, they were way too creative to allow sitting alone stymie their spirits, it was effective for some. I begin to see that taking a time-out isn't a bad practice even for me. In fact, there is something inviting about stepping out of the action for a moment.
As clergy, we seem to hold the distant hope that the summer will be a season in the church when some of the activities 'slow down' a bit and we can take a time-out. Visions of taking a vacation or stepping aside to simply 'catch our breath' dance in our heads. The visions seem to depart as quickly as they came with the rush of children on the opening day of Vacation Bible School or the numerous church picnics, cookouts and family events. And of course there are the continual needs that arise in the lives of those within our span of care. What is one to do?
I hope that you will be able to 're-create' during this summer season. I've always liked that word. The essence of re-creation does indeed include a time of fun and frolicking with family and friends but the potential goes as deep as a refreshing of the soul. Most certainly as pastors, chaplains and counselors we need refreshing. We must be intentional about making this happen.
Don't wait around to hear a whistle that signals a time-out, a time that you can catch your breath or get a drink of water, because it's not likely to happen. Fact is, if we are about the work of God, we don't want everything to come to a halt. Life will go on and the Kingdom will increase in spite of our re-creational activities. Take a time-out, your family will love you for it and your church will appreciate it.
Upon entering the age of parenting, I learned about another use for 'time-out.' While it never really worked with my children, they were way too creative to allow sitting alone stymie their spirits, it was effective for some. I begin to see that taking a time-out isn't a bad practice even for me. In fact, there is something inviting about stepping out of the action for a moment.
As clergy, we seem to hold the distant hope that the summer will be a season in the church when some of the activities 'slow down' a bit and we can take a time-out. Visions of taking a vacation or stepping aside to simply 'catch our breath' dance in our heads. The visions seem to depart as quickly as they came with the rush of children on the opening day of Vacation Bible School or the numerous church picnics, cookouts and family events. And of course there are the continual needs that arise in the lives of those within our span of care. What is one to do?
I hope that you will be able to 're-create' during this summer season. I've always liked that word. The essence of re-creation does indeed include a time of fun and frolicking with family and friends but the potential goes as deep as a refreshing of the soul. Most certainly as pastors, chaplains and counselors we need refreshing. We must be intentional about making this happen.
Don't wait around to hear a whistle that signals a time-out, a time that you can catch your breath or get a drink of water, because it's not likely to happen. Fact is, if we are about the work of God, we don't want everything to come to a halt. Life will go on and the Kingdom will increase in spite of our re-creational activities. Take a time-out, your family will love you for it and your church will appreciate it.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
NC Troopers Association
The NC Troopers Association was started in 1977. Their tag line, "Troopers Helping Troopers," offers a clear statement of their mission. As NCSHP Chaplains, you have the opportunity to continue your support of the men and women of the NCSHP by joining with troopers, civilian employees and others who have become members of the association.
While membership offers a multitude of benefits to you and your family, it is yet another way to stand behind those who serve the citizens of our state.
Take a moment and visit their website by clicking here or by choosing the NC Troopers Association link in the links section on the right of this blog. Once on their site, the Membership tab will offer you all the information you need to join.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
WELCOME!
Welcome to the NCSHP Chaplain's Blog!
Our hope is that this will become an avenue for communicating for those serving the men and women of the NCSHP and for any others who serve as chaplains in the Law Enforcement community. Because we are spread across the state, and communication is sometimes difficult, our hopes are that we can share celebrations and other happenings here.
This blog contains links to our chaplaincy forms, links to sites relevant to the NCSHP and other interesting items. If you have pictures, links or information that you think would be beneficial to other chaplains, please forward it to Danny Leonard, Chaplaincy Program Coordinator and we'll work to get it on the blog.
Please bookmark this site and visit frequently.
Our hope is that this will become an avenue for communicating for those serving the men and women of the NCSHP and for any others who serve as chaplains in the Law Enforcement community. Because we are spread across the state, and communication is sometimes difficult, our hopes are that we can share celebrations and other happenings here.
This blog contains links to our chaplaincy forms, links to sites relevant to the NCSHP and other interesting items. If you have pictures, links or information that you think would be beneficial to other chaplains, please forward it to Danny Leonard, Chaplaincy Program Coordinator and we'll work to get it on the blog.
Please bookmark this site and visit frequently.
Pictured above are a portion of the chaplains who were present for our Annual Training in May.
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