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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.

Moment of Reckoning

Posted on 2016/07/29 by JimR, Chaplain

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 →

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A Lost War

Posted on 2016/03/27 by JimR, Chaplain

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 →

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EVIL IS ITS OWN WORST ENEMY

Posted on 2016/03/13 by JimR, Chaplain

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 →

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White Privilege?

Posted on 2016/03/07 by JimR, Chaplain

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 →

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What I Say

Posted on 2016/02/21 by JimR, Chaplain

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 →

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MLK Day

Posted on 2016/01/18 by JimR, Chaplain

Today is a Federal Holiday. Libby Lewis Rowe and I are off today. Martin Luther King Day. You know. When I was a teenager the Civil Rights movement was in full swing. Everyone was running to their corners. The KKK … Continue reading →

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2015

Posted on 2015/12/31 by JimR, Chaplain

I have to say this year has had life altering changes.  First I sacrificed the opportunity to retire this year because of things I heard God say to Libby and me when leaving River Of Life one Sunday morning in … Continue reading →

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Totally Awesome

Posted on 2015/12/16 by JimR, Chaplain

The way I feel sometimes is totally awesome. Sounds clichéd? Well, maybe, yes. But, still the same, that’s how I feel. Now, why would I say that? It’s not about the absolute pinnacle that I am. HA! Not even close. … Continue reading →

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The Horse and Cart

Posted on 2015/12/11 by JimR, Chaplain

One of my cousins recently posted on my Facebook page a picture of my granddaddy sitting on a horse cart with a mule hitched to it. He looked cool sitting up there. Grandmother has written on the back of the … Continue reading →

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No Regrets

Posted on 2015/11/29 by JimR, Chaplain

No matter what people may think No matter what people may say My life is what it is today. Not what it was yesterday. Paths in life all lead to the same. A last breathe, a last sight, As we … Continue reading →

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