Author Archives: JimR, Chaplain

I just read a post on Facebook where someone said they were tired of people saying there was a new year coming with people who say they will turn a new leaf and be a new person.  This person declared … Continue reading →

Alas, I wait but for the one last day of work as I have known it for 27 yrs, 5 months and 29 days.  Don’t laugh.  I only know that count from the Civil Service HR that sent me a … Continue reading →

I started an Instagram account.  Never had one before.  They ask you to put in a bio.  Well I learned you have to do it in 150 characters or less.  Man, I can’t even get my fingers ta workin’ on … Continue reading →

As the end of another year comes and goes, I’m still reminded of the one sentence Jesus spoke at the end of His time on the cross.  “It is finished.” We were all forgiven for everything we’ll ever do so … Continue reading →

If I could say but just one thing It would be to say I love God totally His gift to me is the greatest of all, His Son who died and gave His life. It makes me grateful for each … Continue reading →

Franklin Graham’s statement 20160729 after the closing night of the Democratic Convention. Last night at the DNC, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said that America faces a “Moment of Reckoning.” I agree—but maybe on a different level. No question, this … Continue reading →

I sit here tonight thinking of something that came to mind this afternoon.  This country has fought for freedom from tyranny, division and two world wars, then a “conflict” and then we lost heart.  The heart of an American is … Continue reading →

I’ve sat and wondered what is happening to the world today. Of course I started googling my thoughts in short phrases to see if I can capture an inkling of what I’m feeling. I came to something I’ll have to … Continue reading →

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said white people don’t understand what it’s like to be poor and live in the ghetto, in response to a question about the candidates’ racial blind spots.  – Huffington Post. Fact: Most poor people in the … Continue reading →

I always wanted to write things that would speak to people in a positive way, but I’ve found over the years it doesn’t always work out that way. Seems people have this thing between my written or spoken words that … Continue reading →