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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.

Easter Weekend

Posted on 2022/04/16 by JimR, Chaplain

This Easter Weekend came suddenly upon me quite unexpectedly. It seems ministry is being offering me opportunities I have not ever had. Since leaving the work-a-day world I’ve found God is increasingly given me people to minister to. One day … Continue reading →

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Depression

Posted on 2022/04/04 by JimR, Chaplain

Some of you may have never dealt with depression. If you have you will know what the symptoms are and when they are coming. Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. … Continue reading →

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Simply Salvation

Posted on 2022/03/29 by JimR, Chaplain

I’ve started writing another book. It’s titled the same as this post. What I’m feeling in this writing is to explain the simplicity of salvation. As I started the book I found myself wanting to focus on the Good Shepherd … Continue reading →

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Stats

Posted on 2022/03/25 by JimR, Chaplain

I don’t normally look at my stats, but lately I’ve become more curious as to where people that do visit this page live. Granted I have only a few followers, but I am amazed at the power of the internet. … Continue reading →

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Just Be There & Be Ready

Posted on 2022/03/25 by JimR, Chaplain

My wife’s sister and I rode out to the Pig to get breakfast for for the three of us. As I pulled into the parking lot we heard a horn blow, but I knew it wasn’t for me. As we … Continue reading →

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Believe in Tomorrow

Posted on 2022/03/17 by JimR, Chaplain

I started out today doing taxes. I realized when I saw how much I owe I thought about how far God has brought me in life. It’s a non-issue anymore. I would have cried, struggled, and fought with the number … Continue reading →

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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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