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About JimR, Chaplain

I'm a 75-year-old guy, in October 2025, who worked in Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune for 28 years and now retired as of 31 Dec 16. I've worked in medical records, the Health Benefits Department, Billing, and the IT department and retired as the Personnel Security Manager for the hospital. I'm a musician and Corvette enthusiast. Yes, I have had two. I traded my second Corvette for a Harley Davidson Fat Boy in mid-summer 2019. Then in 2024, I traded to an HD FreeWheeler FLRT. I've already ridden the new one a thousand miles in 6 weeks. I'm also searching for a fresh new outlook on life with new spiritual insight among other things. I was ordained a minister in 20190202. I've become certified with the American Chaplaincy Association through Aidan University in June '21. Presently, I am a volunteer Chaplain with our county Sheriff's Office. I've found that with the unconditional love of my companion, Libby Rowe life is complete through God. She's a beautiful, vibrant, giving woman who gives her all in everything she puts her mind to do. She and I married on 24 July 2015. She was ordained in February 2022. She has a blog too called Under a Carolina Moon. Give it a visit.

The Power of Quiet Time with God

Posted on 2026/09/12 by JimR, Chaplain

I check my stats occasionally and have noticed a small contingent of readers from China and Hong Kong. I appreciate that you read my posts for whatever reason. I don’t know if that’s good or bad, but you read. Thank … Continue reading →

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Experiencing the Holy Ghost: Speaking in Tongues

Posted on 2026/09/11 by JimR, Chaplain

For someone to say you speaking in tongues isn’t for today needs to know that it is a part of your spiritual growth. No. It may not be your thought process for your growth, but you will not reach a … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Pursuing God: Lessons from Church Statistics

Posted on 2026/09/04 by JimR, Chaplain

As God usually does with me when I get a question. Three days ago, I posted something about how to reap after the planting and watering were done. A video came up yesterday by an Australian minister. He explained so … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Timing in Reaping Spiritual Fruits

Posted on 2026/09/01 by JimR, Chaplain

Mark 4:29 – But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.” A good farmer/husbandman will not try to harvest a crop till it is ready. Reaping early will not be beneficial. There … Continue reading →

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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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God’s Guidance in Everyday Life: A Personal Story

Posted on 2026/07/24 by JimR, Chaplain

Do you ever have one of those days where God prompts you to do something you normally don’t do? This morning I knew Libby and I were going for lunch in Swansboro. Today is our 11th wedding anniversary. We went … Continue reading →

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