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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.

Book Deal

Posted on 2022/03/15 by JimR, Chaplain

I am between jobs for a bit and I’ve had time to polish up my manuscript for my book. Oh? You didn’t know? I signed a book deal with a major publisher to publish my book. It’s not a big … Continue reading →

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Two Trees

Posted on 2022/03/06 by JimR, Chaplain

I was awakened this morning as usual by my two dogs wanting egress to their natural need to nature, so I took them out, but when trying to return myself to sleep a proding by God to get up was … Continue reading →

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I’m Excited!

Posted on 2022/02/26 by JimR, Chaplain

I’ve been writing blog posts for close to fifteen years. I’ve had a handful of blogs. One was “Musings of an Old Man”. It contained mostly my autobiography which was about 125 pages when I stopped and I was only … Continue reading →

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Dark Days Ahead

Posted on 2022/02/22 by JimR, Chaplain

I hardly like to write about what I see, because I don’t consider myself a prophet. However, I do consider myself a student of history and the nature of man. What is going on in the world presently has nothing … Continue reading →

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First Person Speaking

Posted on 2022/02/21 by JimR, Chaplain

Last week my wife and I sat down to listen to my mentor, Dr. Kelley Varner speak in the Christian Leadership Institute class concerned the life of Elijah. It can be found on the page that still exists at: Dr … Continue reading →

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Death’s Door

Posted on 2022/02/07 by JimR, Chaplain

My cousin related to me of a friend that died this past week. Another of her friends had posted a note on her Facebook page concerning death. Most people don’t concern themselves with death until a certain age. That age … Continue reading →

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Sam Webb, Evangelist

Posted on 2022/01/31 by JimR, Chaplain

I met a man during the weekend at Pennyrile Campground/Lodge just outside of Dawson Springs, KY. His name is Sam Webb. He was a dishoveled man whose hair looked a frightful mess. His clothing was mostly bed clothing with a … Continue reading →

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My Trip to Dawson Springs, KY

Posted on 2022/01/30 by JimR, Chaplain

Friday morning I left for Dawson Springs, KY. This little town took a direct hit from a tornado that was a mile wide and traveled 200 miles. It literally destroyed much of the town. Some 450 homes are gone. This … Continue reading →

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What A Strange Day

Posted on 2022/01/23 by JimR, Chaplain

I find myself with no tasks on my agenda for today except to read a book, watch TV, nap, or as I always do, enjoy my wife’s company. The Cheap Detective is on presently with Peter Falk. It’s a movie … Continue reading →

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How Does God Hear?

Posted on 2022/01/21 by JimR, Chaplain

This is just a short note for the evening. First off, don’t think I’m ranting. I’m not. I used to listen to rock music way back when I was in my 20’s via a set of headphones. A lot of … Continue reading →

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