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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.

No Itch to Scratch

Posted on 2020/12/15 by JimR, Chaplain

I have not written anything for some months now and I have reasons or explanations. I used to write to sort out my issues, but this time around I have had little to speak about. I have reached the age … Continue reading →

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War. What Is It Good For?

Posted on 2020/06/30 by JimR, Chaplain

Edwin Starr – War (What is it good for) Ooh, warHas shattered many a-young man’s dreamsMade him disabled, bitter, and meanAnd life is much too short and preciousTo spend fighting wars each dayWar can’t give lifeIt can only take it … Continue reading →

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Research on the Rapture Doctrine

Posted on 2020/04/20 by JimR, Chaplain

From my earliest years till I was around 25 or 26 I was instilled with the Rapture doctrine. Then I happened by a Christian book store in Wilmington one day and while looking through books on eschatology I found this … Continue reading →

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Christians Eat Their Own

Posted on 2020/03/26 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m a bit disturbed over people who seem to criticize various Christian groups or ministers. No doubt there are charlatans out there that are fleecing the flock, so to speak, but I am amazed at the attacks on each other … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on 2020/03/24 by JimR, Chaplain

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.” Proverbs 9:10-11 This subject … Continue reading →

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My Mind Is Stayed Upon Him

Posted on 2020/03/19 by JimR, Chaplain

All my life I thought I had things figured out. But of late, I’ve found yet another level of this life that God has opened to me. I’m at a point where I’m separating myself from what I used to … Continue reading →

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Ain’t Got Me Yet

Posted on 2020/03/16 by JimR, Chaplain

Let’s see, I’ve had the Red measles, Black measles, German measles, mumps, chicken pox, my mom told me the docs told her I also had a mild case of small pox and an assortment of other diseases. I almost went … Continue reading →

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God’s Gift to Me

Posted on 2020/03/04 by JimR, Chaplain

I have to say something about today. I don’t take any day for granted, but to share them with Libby Lewis Rowe is sufficient. She is God’s earthly representation of His love for me. She stands by me patiently giving … Continue reading →

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THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER

Posted on 2020/02/14 by JimR, Chaplain

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. – Heb 13:8 Tenses in Hebrew.  Enlightenment comes from understanding language and customs.  Our Western culture and English language differ from the Oriental thought and culture. There are four … Continue reading →

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WAR?

Posted on 2020/01/06 by JimR, Chaplain

An acquaintance of mine on Facebook logged a post this morning that simply said “Putting all jokes aside, God please protect us from what is coming”. The following is my response to this person. I don’t press my beliefs on … Continue reading →

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