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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.

Peace

Posted on 2018/09/22 by JimR, Chaplain

After the storm I sit With great peace and calm, Knowing all is well. In my heart there is a song One of thanksgiving In what I’ve known, all along. God’s hand is still there My heart is at peace … Continue reading →

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An Open Hand

Posted on 2018/09/19 by JimR, Chaplain

Ahhhh!  I find myself sitting in my living room on the couch for the first time in almost a week with a clear mind.  So much has happened in this past week. A week ago an impending hurricane had everyone … Continue reading →

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Apprehension

Posted on 2018/09/11 by JimR, Chaplain

Life is always subject to out-of-the-blue sudden or even forecasted impending trials. This summer has been awfully quiet till now and suddenly we’re looking at a storm that can and likely will alter the lives of many people. I know … Continue reading →

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Retired?

Posted on 2018/08/03 by JimR, Chaplain

Oh how I looked forward to retirement.  That was a year and a half ago.  What’s happened since? Retirement got my home projects completed with the allotted amount of money I had left.  Now that sits dormant till I catch … Continue reading →

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My Old Bible

Posted on 2018/08/02 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m told the best way to spot a counterfeit dollar bill is to study the real one.  If anything else doesn’t add up you will readily spot it.  That’s a true test of the false. I knew things about the … Continue reading →

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My Story

Posted on 2018/07/31 by JimR, Chaplain

My wife, Libby, and I went to a concert last Thursday evening.  This song has stuck in my heart.  The song Blessed Assurance chorus is tucked neatly away with it. I hope what I share here can be understood.  I … Continue reading →

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Just a Thought

Posted on 2018/07/20 by JimR, Chaplain

I’ve been out in the garage more today than usual.  I’d committed myself to helping mow the church lawn on Friday’s, but I also do volunteer work for Emerge Ministries by repairing donated bikes for the homeless or poor for … Continue reading →

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Quirky? Who’s Quirky? Is That a Mouse?

Posted on 2018/06/15 by JimR, Chaplain

Something has triggered my thoughts again today.  So here goes. I’m going to go back a few years to start.  I was talking with my brother Mike one evening and I thought during that conversation that it would be a … Continue reading →

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So Many Songs

Posted on 2018/06/13 by JimR, Chaplain

For those of you who know my background through time, you’ll remember me for that period which we were present together in.  My teens were my peers with which I went to school with from grade 1 through 12.  We … Continue reading →

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You Can Call Me Jim, Or You Can Call Me Larry

Posted on 2018/06/06 by JimR, Chaplain

Just don’t call me late for supper. Over the last few years confusion has arisen among friends and relatives as to my change of the name I’m called by. First, my name is James Larry.  Therein lies the foundation of … Continue reading →

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