Category Archives: Sobering Thoughts

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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My Story

Posted on 2018/07/31 by JimR, Chaplain

My wife, Libby, and I went to a concert last Thursday evening.  This song has stuck in my heart.  The song Blessed Assurance chorus is tucked neatly away with it. I hope what I share here can be understood.  I … Continue reading →

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A Rainy Monday

Posted on 2018/05/28 by JimR, Chaplain

What else can be added to a note with this title.  I personally find it a day to reflect a bit.  My eyes opened this morning around six fifteen with the morning light peering in around the window curtains, and … Continue reading →

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Lost Possibilities

Posted on 2017/12/16 by JimR, Chaplain

While watching a documentary called Anne Frank’s Holocaust on the History Channel this morning while sitting wrapped up on the couch one comment cemented itself in my mind.  “The loss of a child is the loss of possibilities”. As many … Continue reading →

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Dangling Participle

Posted on 2017/11/25 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m nowhere near the end, although I know some people who would consider me knocking on death’s door. Continue reading →

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No More Dangling the Carrot

Posted on 2017/10/04 by JimR, Chaplain

As I begin to type this entry, I have yet to determine a title for it.  So, to start I’ll say this writing came from my dream state last evening. I suppose the dream was influenced by last evening’s musician’s … Continue reading →

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How Much Is Enough

Posted on 2017/09/19 by JimR, Chaplain

As many of you know, I describe myself as the eldest son of a poor dirt farmer.  The story of no running water in the house I lived in for the first nine years of my life.  I won’t belabor … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes?

Posted on 2017/09/06 by JimR, Chaplain

As I continue to watch the unfolding track of Irma, I’m reminded of the path of Fran in 1996. It wasn’t the path of Irma, but it took aim at Wilmington like a cruise ship coming back to port. What … Continue reading →

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Sobering Thoughts

Posted on 2017/07/17 by JimR, Chaplain

Daddy, meet my fiance’. “Who’s your car insurance with young man?” “The General, sir!” “Welcome to the family son”. I dunno, I just sit here dumbfounded at commercials.  Oh well. What does life have to offer any more besides quips … Continue reading →

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