Category Archives: Abundant life

I’m Staying

Posted on 2025/09/14 by JimR, Chaplain

Isn’t this earth a beautiful place? I could live here forever. In fact, I think I will. Matthew 5:5 KJV “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” God does not intend for us to abandon the earth … Continue reading →

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DWELLING

Posted on 2025/09/05 by JimR, Chaplain

This morning I chose to look at Psalm 15:1-5. (1) LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? (2) He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; (3) … Continue reading →

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The Chapter of Noah

Posted on 2025/08/12 by JimR, Chaplain

I am still studying the Book of Enoch I. I’m now in the chapter concerning Noah and the building of the Ark. What I see is things that are hidden from view in the Protestant Bible. For instance, there is … Continue reading →

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Taking Stock

Posted on 2025/08/05 by JimR, Chaplain

Hello again. Summer break from driving a school bus is coming to an end in a couple of weeks. I keep forging ahead. Today, I feel the need to take stock of where I am with God. I think we … Continue reading →

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Strange Days

Posted on 2025/08/05 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m not nearly as close to who I personally used to be. My studies have opened my eyes to things I never dreamed about. I know I have someone somewhere concerned about just where my mind is. Old age is … Continue reading →

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Getting Older

Posted on 2025/07/17 by JimR, Chaplain

Old people like me try to side-step getting old by not saying “I’m old”, but saying I’m older. That doesn’t sound like much, but it says a lot. It’s a non-admission of getting old. I’m presently 74 years old. I … Continue reading →

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Life Is Changing

Posted on 2025/07/10 by JimR, Chaplain

It’s been a long time since my last post. I have changed so much in my absence from this blog of mine. I once thought I had it all together. I’m pretty sure I did. What changed? I got lax … Continue reading →

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Whadda Ya Think?

Posted on 2024/08/10 by JimR, Chaplain

God is a good God. I’m still recovering from surgery. It will be three weeks this coming Monday. At my age I’m finding it difficult to get back to normal. I’ve developed a pain in the upper center of my … Continue reading →

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Pursuing God

Posted on 2024/08/03 by JimR, Chaplain

I woke up this morning with the knowledge that God takes care of me. Not only me, but all of you that read and haven’t read this. Believe it or not, I still have to struggle through some days. But … Continue reading →

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Sitting Alone

Posted on 2024/08/02 by JimR, Chaplain

My wife attends a ladies group meeting the first Friday of every month. She told me this is the fourth year anniversary since the start of this ministry called WINGS. I don’t remember what it stands for. She goes for … Continue reading →

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