Category Archives: Prayer

Detractions

Posted on 2019/03/02 by JimR, Chaplain

When I was much younger I tried to please everyone. I would bend over backwards to get people to like me. As I got older I realized that is not possible. For one thing, I have to tell you, I’m … Continue reading →

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Prayer

Posted on 2019/02/18 by JimR, Chaplain

Although I’d like to dissect the Word of God more in this blog, I find that I can’t help but use this form of writing to project what is going on with me as well. It is the reason I … Continue reading →

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I Remember The Day

Posted on 2019/02/05 by JimR, Chaplain

I remember the day When my wife would say How do you hear from God? That seems so odd. I said prayer is talking. Meditation is to listen Conversation starts forming It’s a two way street. Talk, then listen. He … Continue reading →

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Culmination

Posted on 2019/01/26 by JimR, Chaplain

From the age of 13 I knew I was called to the ministry. I would lie in my bed at night and preach to the dark ceiling in my bedroom before turning over to sleep. I had not even made … Continue reading →

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Alone With My Thoughts

Posted on 2018/12/14 by JimR, Chaplain

It’s a chilly, but unseasonable night. Raining outside and will be for the next day. I’m home alone with my girls, Sarah, Fiesta and Paige. Libby is with her family in Virginia. I would like to have gone with her, … Continue reading →

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Just Have Patience

Posted on 2018/09/28 by JimR, Chaplain

Earlier this week I filed for, I guess you call it, UIB. It’s unemployment benefits for folks out of work during the recovery after Flo. I can understand schools are going to be out for at least another week and … Continue reading →

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My Old Bible

Posted on 2018/08/02 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m told the best way to spot a counterfeit dollar bill is to study the real one.  If anything else doesn’t add up you will readily spot it.  That’s a true test of the false. I knew things about the … Continue reading →

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How Do You Hear God Speak?

Posted on 2017/05/27 by JimR, Chaplain

From a young age, I’ve heard God speak to me.  It’s been so matter-of-fact that I find it difficult sometimes to understand why some people say God never says anything to them. I can say that there are different approaches … Continue reading →

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