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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.

What It Is, Is Relationship


As an older man now I have the perfect vision of hindsight. I have quite a bit of it. It is too bad that when we’re young we don’t consider much for foresight and its consequences. I don’t fault anyone … Continue reading

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Molly


I remember the days in the 50’s and 60’s when we left the door to the house unlocked all the time and the keys were always in the car or truck.  There was one lady in our neighborhood who had a … Continue reading

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Unconditional Love


Some would say I sinned. Some have said I should pay. Some say I should apologize and show regret for my transgressions. I can’t do that again. Not to anyone person on this earth. I’ve put my transgressions before God … Continue reading

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Comparisons of Change


There are always going to be changes. Some we know not of, presenting themselves as surprises. Some come as a planned endeavor. Some may even come as a dream come true. Who knows? I can likely present several different kinds … Continue reading

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Christianity vs Religion & Other Thoughts


To preface what I say I have to give some background of myself. When I was 27, I decided to commit myself to the pursuance of ministry. I went to school eventually in my early 30’s and concluded with a … Continue reading

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Cold Wind


The cold winds begin to blow The days are now numbered. But the last one only God knows When death brings one to slumber.   The cloudy skies hang so low. Soon a body will no longer be encumbered. Out of … Continue reading

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Depression’s End


Tho’ the cold winds blow harshly in my mind My heart still feels the bright sunshine. Warming my heart with every piercing ray Bringing to mind there is a coming better day. Today’s clouds hang low and so dark Nothing … Continue reading

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Wha’ Happened?


What makes me feel this way? I’m sure I’m not the only person who experiences it. Imminent change at hand. Is it something that I’m setting myself for or is it a premonition of something impending that I have no … Continue reading

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Snow Days


Snow days and mixed up schedules. What does that do for you? They say don’t come in, or a two hour, no, make that three hour delay. Go home early, how about now or at two. I don’t mind so … Continue reading

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The Thin Line Is Visible Here


I love my job. I have no complaints whatsoever about what I do. Maybe I need to predicate that statement. It’s a loaded statement. Nothing goes without contradictions. The profession I work in is a great place to encounter a … Continue reading

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