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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.

My Grandparent’s Home

Posted on 2017/03/16 by JimR, Chaplain

Once upon a time in a seemingly far away place I picture standing on my grand dad’s and grandmother’s front porch at the steps looking through the line of crepe myrtle trees out to the main dirt road.  There were … Continue reading →

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God Says “I Got It”

Posted on 2017/03/14 by JimR, Chaplain

I would suppose one of the hardest things to do in life is nothing at all.  Tough lesson to say the least even at my age. But even with that said, I have to look back at several times in … Continue reading →

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A Simple Poem, A Simple Word

Posted on 2017/03/13 by JimR, Chaplain

James Rowe·Saturday, March 11, 2017 The light of a new day has shown That our God is still upon His throne. We lift up our eyes to behold The resurrection of Jesus brought us into His fold. No more shall … Continue reading →

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Illegal Immigration

Posted on 2017/02/10 by JimR, Chaplain

Just sat down here for a moment to “run my mouth” so to speak. I’ve found myself joining the rants on immigration lately. I don’t understand the hoopla over enforcing our immigration laws presently on the books. I’ve posted a … Continue reading →

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Walk or Wander

Posted on 2017/01/01 by JimR, Chaplain

I don’t make resolutions.  Any changes in my life started last year when it counted. I know that I have gradually built up expression of my faith over the most of last year. I’ve seen people who burst on the … Continue reading →

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Who Are You?

Posted on 2016/12/31 by 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 →

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Ruminating 20161227

Posted on 2016/12/27 by JimR, Chaplain

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 →

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Oh, I Don’t Know, I Guess I’ll Write Something

Posted on 2016/12/21 by JimR, Chaplain

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 →

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God Is Good

Posted on 2016/12/03 by JimR, Chaplain

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 →

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If I Could Say

Posted on 2016/11/20 by JimR, Chaplain

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 →

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