Category Archives: Ponderings

Don’t Eat Your Seed Corn

Posted on 2017/03/26 by JimR, Chaplain

The “don’t eat your seed corn” truism is often applied to finance in the old saying, “never spend your principal”.  When you expend something, you are not only giving up the item itself, but all that the item could have … Continue reading →

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My Grandparent’s Home

Posted on 2017/03/16 by JimR, Chaplain

Once upon a time in a seemingly far away place I picture standing on my grand dad’s and grandmother’s front porch at the steps looking through the line of crepe myrtle trees out to the main dirt road.  There were … Continue reading →

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God Says “I Got It”

Posted on 2017/03/14 by JimR, Chaplain

I would suppose one of the hardest things to do in life is nothing at all.  Tough lesson to say the least even at my age. But even with that said, I have to look back at several times in … Continue reading →

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A Simple Poem, A Simple Word

Posted on 2017/03/13 by JimR, Chaplain

James Rowe·Saturday, March 11, 2017 The light of a new day has shown That our God is still upon His throne. We lift up our eyes to behold The resurrection of Jesus brought us into His fold. No more shall … Continue reading →

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Illegal Immigration

Posted on 2017/02/10 by JimR, Chaplain

Just sat down here for a moment to “run my mouth” so to speak. I’ve found myself joining the rants on immigration lately. I don’t understand the hoopla over enforcing our immigration laws presently on the books. I’ve posted a … Continue reading →

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Walk or Wander

Posted on 2017/01/01 by JimR, Chaplain

I don’t make resolutions.  Any changes in my life started last year when it counted. I know that I have gradually built up expression of my faith over the most of last year. I’ve seen people who burst on the … Continue reading →

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Who Are You?

Posted on 2016/12/31 by JimR, Chaplain

I just read a post on Facebook where someone said they were tired of people saying there was a new year coming with people who say they will turn a new leaf and be a new person.  This person declared … Continue reading →

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Ruminating 20161227

Posted on 2016/12/27 by JimR, Chaplain

Alas, I wait but for the one last day of work as I have known it for 27 yrs, 5 months and 29 days.  Don’t laugh.  I only know that count from the Civil Service HR that sent me a … Continue reading →

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Oh, I Don’t Know, I Guess I’ll Write Something

Posted on 2016/12/21 by JimR, Chaplain

I started an Instagram account.  Never had one before.  They ask you to put in a bio.  Well I learned you have to do it in 150 characters or less.  Man, I can’t even get my fingers ta workin’ on … Continue reading →

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God Is Good

Posted on 2016/12/03 by JimR, Chaplain

As the end of another year comes and goes, I’m still reminded of the one sentence Jesus spoke at the end of His time on the cross.  “It is finished.” We were all forgiven for everything we’ll ever do so … Continue reading →

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