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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.

Race

Posted on 2017/07/28 by JimR, Chaplain

Race.  What is it? Throughout time, people of many races throughout the world have always taken some degree of unkindly thought of anyone not of their own.  From as far back as one can remember of societies it is seen.  … Continue reading →

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Goals

Posted on 2017/07/25 by JimR, Chaplain

What are goals?  Of course you know.  It’s something you plan and work toward.  How much does that play in your life? I’ve discovered it plays quite a bit in my life since retirement.  When working it came about naturally … Continue reading →

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Sobering Thoughts

Posted on 2017/07/17 by JimR, Chaplain

Daddy, meet my fiance’. “Who’s your car insurance with young man?” “The General, sir!” “Welcome to the family son”. I dunno, I just sit here dumbfounded at commercials.  Oh well. What does life have to offer any more besides quips … Continue reading →

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Memorial Service

Posted on 2017/06/30 by JimR, Chaplain

Last evening I attended the Memorial Service for virtuous woman I’ve known since 1977.  Mrs Carolyn Cox Rand, wife of Nathaniel Rand, who preceded his wife in passing a couple of years ago. I met this couple when I had … Continue reading →

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Never Accept Defeat As The Final Answer

Posted on 2017/06/20 by JimR, Chaplain

Eph 6:12  – For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Battle is an everyday occurrence.  It is an inevitable consequence … Continue reading →

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Wisdom Comes With Age

Posted on 2017/06/17 by JimR, Chaplain

I had an interesting day yesterday.  To lightly preface this, I’ll say I picked up a very part time something to do.  No set hours, no set days.  no particularly set pay.  I just show up when I’m called and … Continue reading →

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A Rock in Your Pot

Posted on 2017/06/12 by JimR, Chaplain

In that gently leading by the Holy Spirit, people will bring their part to the pot and add it to the Rock, which will make a meal fit for The King, Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on 2017/06/07 by JimR, Chaplain

First off let me preface this with some facts about my family.  Well, the whole community I grew up in. My mom, Peggy, was a singer.  Even though totally deaf in her left ear she could sing like a bird.  … Continue reading →

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Waiting For You

Posted on 2017/05/30 by JimR, Chaplain

Sift my ashes Through your fingers Let the wind take them away. Of me, this is all that lingers. Let me settle in the grasses That which may. Becoming a part of the earth For the rest of days Body … Continue reading →

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How Do You Hear God Speak?

Posted on 2017/05/27 by JimR, Chaplain

From a young age, I’ve heard God speak to me.  It’s been so matter-of-fact that I find it difficult sometimes to understand why some people say God never says anything to them. I can say that there are different approaches … Continue reading →

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