Category Archives: Ponderings

Weapons Training

Posted on 2026/02/16 by JimR, Chaplain

I grew up with guns in the house, in the pickup truck, in my hands in the woods, and in the military. I have an Expert Rifleman medal from qualifying in the military. I don’t brag. If I can’t do … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on 2026/02/12 by JimR, Chaplain

This is a short post, but likely one of my most thoughtful ones. This woman is my wife, my life. This woman was a gift from God. She came into my life at a time I was at my lowest … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned from History

Posted on 2026/02/07 by JimR, Chaplain

Ecclesiastes 1:8-11 – All things are full of labor; Man cannot express it. The eye is not satisfied with seeing, Nor the ear filled with hearing. That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what … Continue reading →

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Understanding God’s Call: Chosen vs. Invited

Posted on 2026/02/03 by JimR, Chaplain

I don’t exactly know how to start this.  So, I’ll start this way.  Decades ago, I asked God to help me develop a prayer life that would be deep and meaningful.  Oh, it’s not to say I didn’t pray.  I … Continue reading →

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Warfare – Spiritual vs Physical

Posted on 2026/01/27 by JimR, Chaplain

Jesus asked Saul, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” (Acts 9:4), revealing a profound theological truth: persecution of Christians is persecution of Christ Himself. Don Lemon may have found favor with the courts, but not Jesus. Fear for this … Continue reading →

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Military Law vs Civilian Law

Posted on 2026/01/23 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m not a lawyer. However, I was a legal clerk as part of my duties in the military. I was responsible for research and preparing everything from Article 15’s to discharges of whatever nature were recommended by the command. That … Continue reading →

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Racism

Posted on 2025/12/08 by JimR, Chaplain

When I was young, I lived in a small area of the county that was not near any towns, except the small town nearby. Everyone knew everyone, and most were related in some sort of way. The Ku Klux Klan … Continue reading →

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Posted on 2025/10/13 by JimR, Chaplain

There will not be a perfect “government” till the Kingdom of God is fully established. Understand something. It’s a Kingdom, not a democratic republic, dictatorial or any other form of government. It will be when the subjects have fully committed … Continue reading →

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Are You Really Saved?

Posted on 2025/10/05 by JimR, Chaplain

This is a long post, but worth reading to those with questions about their salvation. The pastor posed a statement this morning at the end of his message that simply saying the sinner’s prayer and saying you’re saved doesn’t necessarily … Continue reading →

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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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