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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.

Balancing Act

Posted on 2022/10/10 by JimR, Chaplain

I’ve taken a break for a bit because of overwhelming issues that became a challenge to overcome. I’m not a quitter. Even so, I’m still dealing with it going on a couple of months now. I have done some research … Continue reading →

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Judgment

Posted on 2022/09/30 by JimR, Chaplain

From The Daily Spurgeon: The blood of Jesus hath a mighty tongue, and the import of its prevailing cry is not vengeance but mercy. There is a judgment however that comes from violation (sin) of the principles set down in … Continue reading →

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Challenge

Posted on 2022/09/29 by JimR, Chaplain

I gave a brief summary last evening at the end of the men’s meeting. It pertains to suicide and more. Everyone has value. God found it needful to send His Son to die for us so that we may be … Continue reading →

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Purpose

Posted on 2022/09/18 by JimR, Chaplain

No one is guaranteed anything or is entitled to anything. Today’s society doesn’t seem to realize this. You must work for what is of value to you to obtain it. One thing, however, is guaranteed. God wanted fellowship restored with … Continue reading →

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What a Weekend

Posted on 2022/09/15 by JimR, Chaplain

This past weekend was a really trying weekend. It started out okay. I trimmed and mowed our lawn and got a shower and napped. We were on for a gala, as our church puts it, that evening in a ballroom … Continue reading →

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Schizophrenia

Posted on 2022/09/08 by JimR, Chaplain

I noted recently a post from my publisher on FB. They are looking for people with manuscripts for possible publication. There were quite a few inquiries of a variety that showed the desires of people wanting to know how to … Continue reading →

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Stepping Back a Bit

Posted on 2022/08/30 by JimR, Chaplain

Sometimes it pays to step back from the rush that can happen when we get busy. Several years ago I crashed from “doing” instead of “being”. I’ve found myself approaching that edge over the last few weeks and it begs … Continue reading →

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She Went on a New Journey

Posted on 2022/08/16 by JimR, Chaplain

Some days I write from my head. Some days I write from my heart. Today, I write from my heart. I am sad today. Not for myself, but from a loss. I reconnected with many of my friends and family … Continue reading →

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Suicide – Satan’s Killing Field

Posted on 2022/08/08 by JimR, Chaplain

The book I wrote is now available on Barnes and Noble, Amazon and Walmart Books Online. If you would like a copy just type in the book title or James L Rowe. If you have dealt with suicidal thoughts or … Continue reading →

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Family

Posted on 2022/08/06 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m in a unique situation where I have family, but they are all cousins in the majority. I have only one brother left of four. My parents and all my aunts and uncles are gone. Being almost 72 years old … Continue reading →

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