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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.

Principalities and Powers: Spiritual Warfare Behind U.S. Politics

Posted on 2026/10/06 by JimR, Chaplain

The Bible uses the terms “principalities” and “powers” to describe spiritual beings or authorities that exist in the unseen realm. These entities can be both angelic and demonic, and they play significant roles in influencing the world and engaging in … Continue reading →

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The Bite That Broke Eternity: Seeing Eden With Spiritual Eyes

Posted on 2026/10/06 by JimR, Chaplain

Today is a short post. Metaphorically, an apple with a bite missing led to Eve. Although I firmly believe it wasn’t an apple, but something far more damning. I believe it was partaking of knowledge forbidden to Adam and Eve. … Continue reading →

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Trusting God as King: Restoring Family, Faith and True Freedom

Posted on 2026/09/27 by JimR, Chaplain

Do you remember what it was like as a child? No want, no bills, no worry, no concern about what may come your way. Your parents covered you. Your home was the kingdom. Your parents ruled. They made sure you … Continue reading →

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Before You Judge: Walking in Noetic Discernment With God

Posted on 2026/09/21 by JimR, Chaplain

My inside screams at me lately. There are so many people out there who are proclaiming what is right and what is wrong. They are so busy telling anyone who will read or listen to them that the way others … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Isaiah 61, and Luke 4:18 — What He Read and What He Omitted

Posted on 2026/09/17 by JimR, Chaplain

Jesus proclaimed this and this only at the beginning of his ministry. Not the verses that followed. Luke 4:18 – “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to … Continue reading →

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How Satan Operates Within God’s Limits

Posted on 2026/09/16 by JimR, Chaplain

Remember this: In the biblical book of Job, Satan does appear to require God’s permission before testing Job. God allows Satan to afflict Job, but sets limits on what he can do (Job 1–2). Jesus says something similar in Luke … Continue reading →

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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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