Category Archives: Ponderings

Fuel to Burn

Posted on 2023/11/29 by JimR, Chaplain

I was once told that all my past was turned into fuel to propel me into my future. It took me several years to realize that what I learned from the past has done just that. God has given me … Continue reading →

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I Will Not Bow, I Will Not Bend

Posted on 2023/11/25 by JimR, Chaplain

NewsBreak is a news source I get notifications from daily. There are sometimes events that go against my Chrisitan faith and I will comment. Without fail, I will get assailed by non-believers for my stance. The comments come in a … Continue reading →

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Dogs are Man’s Best Friend

Posted on 2023/11/20 by JimR, Chaplain

I’ve always said that God doesn’t give us more than we can handle. But after reading the following, you’ll see what I just realized. Cheyenne “Watch out! You nearly broad sided that car!” My father yelled at me. “Can’t you … Continue reading →

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Don’t Give Up

Posted on 2023/11/10 by JimR, Chaplain

I’ve not been writing much lately. The summer projects consumed my wife and me. We built a deck and my wife is trying to finish up her sidewalk project. A friend came and put in the sliding glass door for … Continue reading →

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I Love God

Posted on 2023/10/16 by JimR, Chaplain

I sit here tonight with nothing in particular on my mind. My wife went off to church for intercessory prayer. I’ve been to a previous evening, but tonight I’ve had all I can do for one day. Being old isn’t … Continue reading →

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Children Are Our Heritage

Posted on 2023/09/23 by JimR, Chaplain

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. – Psalm 127:3 I have had something that has shifted in my life of late. I drove a school bus when I was … Continue reading →

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The Deck

Posted on 2023/08/14 by JimR, Chaplain

Some days I stay just one step ahead of depression. It’s such an annoying part of my life. I’m Christian and you would think I would not have issues, but to be honest no one is without something that dogs … Continue reading →

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Stop!

Posted on 2023/07/09 by JimR, Chaplain

People may not like rain, rain, rain, but rain is beneficial to growth and cleansing. It is inconvenient for outside activities, but we must bear with it. Too much can be a bad thing as well, but still, we bear … Continue reading →

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What If. . .

Posted on 2023/07/08 by JimR, Chaplain

Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, – I Cor 15:51 God spoke to me this week concerning the above scripture. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be … Continue reading →

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Just Get Up

Posted on 2023/07/02 by JimR, Chaplain

I know. I haven’t written much lately. I didn’t know life could be so busy when I retired. Being off for the summer from driving a school bus lets me sleep in a bit longer, but I still have summer … Continue reading →

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