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Author Archives: JimR, Chaplain
The Ministry of Presence
I ask God to give me someone to talk to every day. Yesterday was one of those days I got to do what Chaplains do. Listen. He was out walking his dog in the park. I had taken a busload … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life
Tagged christianity, dogs, faith, god, knowing God, life, Love, ministry of presence, Salvation, writing
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Don’t Give Me That “Ole Time Religion”
Before I get started, let me state that I can’t deny the old-time religion that I grew up in. It had its place in my life. It was a starting point. Without it, I had no reference point to move … Continue reading
Who Started What?
During the 1950s & 1960s, the Democratic Party controlled the United States, holding the presidency for most of the decade with John F. Kennedy (1961–1963), Lyndon B. Johnson (1963–1969), and a Democratic majority in Congress for much of the period. … Continue reading
Posted in Ponderings
Tagged history, Military Conflicts, Military deaths, Military history, Military wars, politics, vietnam, vietnam-war, war
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The Visibleness of the Invisible
Romans 1:20-21 – For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life, Biblical teaching, Christian, Common Sense, Good ole days, Growing up
Tagged bible, christianity, faith, god, jesus, life
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Weapons Training
I grew up with guns in the house, in the pickup truck, in my hands in the woods, and in the military. I have an Expert Rifleman medal from qualifying in the military. I don’t brag. If I can’t do … Continue reading
Posted in Days in Small, Good ole days, Growing up, Home, Maturity, Old Age, Ponderings, Sobering Thoughts
Tagged Common Sense, weapons training
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Happy Valentine’s Day
This is a short post, but likely one of my most thoughtful ones. This woman is my wife, my life. This woman was a gift from God. She came into my life at a time I was at my lowest … Continue reading
Lessons Learned from History
Ecclesiastes 1:8-11 – All things are full of labor; Man cannot express it. The eye is not satisfied with seeing, Nor the ear filled with hearing. That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Common Sense, history, Humor, Memories, Patience, Ponderings
Tagged christianity, faith, Family, fiction, god, history, jesus, life, Love, writing
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Understanding God’s Call: Chosen vs. Invited
I don’t exactly know how to start this. So, I’ll start this way. Decades ago, I asked God to help me develop a prayer life that would be deep and meaningful. Oh, it’s not to say I didn’t pray. I … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical teaching, Common Sense, Follow God, God's Calling, Ponderings
Tagged bible, called, chosen, christianity, elected, faith, god, jesus, life, Salvation
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Prophetic Word
Back around November 8th, 2025 I received this word on my way home. I hesitate to consider myself a prophet. I heard God tell me when I was twelve that I would be an Evangelist. I lived on that word … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Priorities
Tagged bible, christianity, faith, god, jesus, leveling up, uncovering your gift
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Warfare – Spiritual vs Physical
Jesus asked Saul, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” (Acts 9:4), revealing a profound theological truth: persecution of Christians is persecution of Christ Himself. Don Lemon may have found favor with the courts, but not Jesus. Fear for this … Continue reading
Posted in Ponderings
Tagged bible, david, Divine judgement, faith, god, jesus, Physical warfare, Spiritual warfare
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