Category Archives: Common Sense

The Aging Process

Posted on 2022/04/30 by JimR, Chaplain

Being 71 is a blessing, yet resigns me to my mortality. As I have written about in the past I was told I would not live past 60. No. Nothing about an incurable disease. My dad called it a genetic … Continue reading →

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Compulsion

Posted on 2022/04/21 by JimR, Chaplain

Anyone that follows the Lord knows that He leads us every day to meet people after we have had time with Him each day. I don’t know how everyone reading my posts feels, but when I’m not doing something, I’m … Continue reading →

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Believe in Tomorrow

Posted on 2022/03/17 by JimR, Chaplain

I started out today doing taxes. I realized when I saw how much I owe I thought about how far God has brought me in life. It’s a non-issue anymore. I would have cried, struggled, and fought with the number … Continue reading →

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First Person Speaking

Posted on 2022/02/21 by JimR, Chaplain

Last week my wife and I sat down to listen to my mentor, Dr. Kelley Varner speak in the Christian Leadership Institute class concerned the life of Elijah. It can be found on the page that still exists at: Dr … Continue reading →

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My Trip to Dawson Springs, KY

Posted on 2022/01/30 by JimR, Chaplain

Friday morning I left for Dawson Springs, KY. This little town took a direct hit from a tornado that was a mile wide and traveled 200 miles. It literally destroyed much of the town. Some 450 homes are gone. This … Continue reading →

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What A Strange Day

Posted on 2022/01/23 by JimR, Chaplain

I find myself with no tasks on my agenda for today except to read a book, watch TV, nap, or as I always do, enjoy my wife’s company. The Cheap Detective is on presently with Peter Falk. It’s a movie … Continue reading →

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Leprosy

Posted on 2022/01/03 by JimR, Chaplain

Yesterday in church I sat to the side throughout the service listening to Pastor preach his message. He typically has a monthly theme. This month is “REAP”. It’s a time for harvest. He’s been reading the book I’m writing up … Continue reading →

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Suicide Awareness & Prevention – Lesson 4

Posted on 2021/10/21 by JimR, Chaplain

What does someone contemplating suicide look like?  I’ve heard several people say that a person that did commit suicide had not shown any tell-tale signs of issues like depression, withdrawal or sadness in them.  I’m not saying people are non-observant, … Continue reading →

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Suicide Awareness & Prevention – Lesson 3

Posted on 2021/09/28 by JimR, Chaplain

To begin this lesson I will have to say I spent several weeks listening intently to different people’s encounters with suicide in their family or of friends. Personally I have shared my own experience with family that committed suicide. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Suicide Awareness & Prevention – Lesson 2

Posted on 2021/09/27 by JimR, Chaplain

Now that you have felt my heart by way of the introduction you can see where I came from.  It’s not all of what I have experience that has shaped me.  I may share some more of that during the … Continue reading →

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