Monthly Archives: August 2026

Understanding ‘Hate’ in Luke 14: A Deeper Look

Posted on 2026/08/27 by JimR, Chaplain

The word “hate” in the following verse literally means what it says, yet a small part of the Greek for this word better describes what the verse is saying. That part of the definition says, “to love less”. When we … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Book of Enoch: Vision and Faith

Posted on 2026/08/23 by JimR, Chaplain

Please read till the end to see why I wanted my vision restored to normal. I still have much to say about my faith as a Christian. There is so much to learn. As I get older, I find the … Continue reading →

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Podcast Insights: Spiritual Warfare and Modern Manipulation

Posted on 2026/08/23 by JimR, Chaplain

Students of what has happened in the world. The opposition to Christianity is discussed on a podcast with Jack Hibbs, pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills. I’m not an alarmist, but I am a student of how people in this … Continue reading →

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The Journey from Child to Adulthood: A Spiritual Perspective

Posted on 2026/08/10 by JimR, Chaplain

A child is born.  The newness of life has begun outside the womb.  All things are new and miraculous.  The exploration into life begins where everything is new and fascinating.  There is indeed nothing old, for nothing has been before.  … Continue reading →

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Patristics: The Early Church’s View on Salvation

Posted on 2026/08/05 by JimR, Chaplain

In the last few years, I’ve studied the Bible from the perspective of the culture and the words used to expound the Gospel. Today’s Westernized version of the Gospel is so far off base. We should not be looking at … Continue reading →

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