Kristi Neace knew that God was up to something big when He paved the way for her to attend a Christian Writer's Conference, where she met a woman from Hawaii who suggested she write a devotional for police wives.

Three books later, a weekly blog, and many open doors for speaking events, Kristi is now ministering along with her husband - Cpl. Rick Neace - to law enforcement families across the country.  You can sign up for her blogs.  Kristi is always more than willing to talk about what God is doing in her area of ministry, so here are a few questions I asked her:

1. Why law enforcement?  What types of needs do police officers and their spouses have?

Janet, my husband Rick has been an officer for 22 years.  Though I'd never really thought of it until God dropped this opportunity in my lap, it totally explained away all the problems we had experienced over the years.  Officers are under tremendous stress and pressure.  They never know what they are going to come up against and it's hard to let down their guard once they enter their homes.  The spouse, on the other hand, has their own set of issues.  They can't understand why their husband/wife seems so distant and detached from the rest of the family.  It's a complete circle of chaos.

2. How did you come to write your three books for police families?

The first one, Lives Behind the Badge, came directly from the Christian Writers Conference.  I began putting out feelers over the internet about a compilation of stories from police wives.  It was welcomed with open arms.  The second, A Survival Guide for Police Wives, and third, Standing Courageous, were just released and again, were written as a way to let members of law enforcement families know that they are not alone here.  The long hours, constant fear for your spouse's safety, stress at home scenarios are very real and experienced by even seasoned officers' families.

3. How has writing these books inspired others?

I get emails all the time telling me how thankful they are for having resources such as these.  Many wives have actually formed police wives' support groups to better cope with the stresses since the release of the books and my weekly blogs.  I am completely humbled and honored that God would use me in such a remarkable way.