Kris Cruz | From a Chaplain's Heart https://www.kriscruz.com/blog Reflections from Chaplain Kris Cruz — faith, fatherhood, grief, workplace ministry, and life behind the walls. en-us Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT chaplain@kriscruz.com (Kris Cruz) chaplain@kriscruz.com (Kris Cruz) https://www.kriscruz.com/assets/og-image.jpg Kris Cruz | From a Chaplain's Heart https://www.kriscruz.com/blog You Are Not Weak https://www.kriscruz.com/blog/you-are-not-weak-a-biblical-word-for-fathers https://www.kriscruz.com/blog/you-are-not-weak-a-biblical-word-for-fathers Culture tells fathers they are weak or optional. A North Texas chaplain’s biblical reflection on strength, faith, and fatherhood — plus a free printable handout with Scriptures and a prayer. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT Fatherhood A Father’s Heart Watching His Daughter https://www.kriscruz.com/blog/a-fathers-heart-watching-his-daughter https://www.kriscruz.com/blog/a-fathers-heart-watching-his-daughter As a father and a chaplain — on the character parents help form at home, the ache when protection lags on the court, and the grace that still shines through. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT Fatherhood Empowering Leaders: Why Welcoming a Chaplain Helps Your Team Feel Seen https://www.kriscruz.com/blog/empowering-leaders-welcome-chaplain https://www.kriscruz.com/blog/empowering-leaders-welcome-chaplain When leaders welcome a workplace chaplain, employees don’t just hear that they matter — they feel it. A research-backed reflection on servant leadership and holistic care. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT Workplace Ministry Creating Space for the Soul at Work: Why Companies Are Bringing in Chaplains https://www.kriscruz.com/blog/creating-space-for-the-soul-at-work https://www.kriscruz.com/blog/creating-space-for-the-soul-at-work More companies are quietly bringing in chaplains — not to replace HR, but to make room for the whole person. A chaplain’s reflection on presence, care, and culture. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT Workplace Ministry Honoring the Fathers Who Show Up https://www.kriscruz.com/blog/honoring-fathers-who-show-up https://www.kriscruz.com/blog/honoring-fathers-who-show-up A chaplain’s reflection on the men who are present — spiritually, emotionally, and faithfully — and the sacred trust of fatherhood that touches faith, family, and country. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT Father’s Day