Category Archives: Spiritual

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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Just a Thought

Posted on 2018/07/20 by JimR, Chaplain

I’ve been out in the garage more today than usual.  I’d committed myself to helping mow the church lawn on Friday’s, but I also do volunteer work for Emerge Ministries by repairing donated bikes for the homeless or poor for … Continue reading →

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You Can Call Me Jim, Or You Can Call Me Larry

Posted on 2018/06/06 by JimR, Chaplain

Just don’t call me late for supper. Over the last few years confusion has arisen among friends and relatives as to my change of the name I’m called by. First, my name is James Larry.  Therein lies the foundation of … Continue reading →

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Your Health, Men

Posted on 2018/04/06 by JimR, Chaplain

Many times over my life, especially since my mid to late thirties I have taken a tac towards maintaining a healthy respect for my well-being.  We all know the general perspective of men is that they don’t go to the … Continue reading →

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Serving to Protect

Posted on 2018/04/04 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m a firm believer of the Gospel.  I firmly believe that God has control of all things.  I do have some thought on the issue of protecting family and self. Over the weekend I heard someone say they didn’t need … 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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Memorial Service

Posted on 2017/06/30 by JimR, Chaplain

Last evening I attended the Memorial Service for virtuous woman I’ve known since 1977.  Mrs Carolyn Cox Rand, wife of Nathaniel Rand, who preceded his wife in passing a couple of years ago. I met this couple when I had … Continue reading →

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Never Accept Defeat As The Final Answer

Posted on 2017/06/20 by JimR, Chaplain

Eph 6:12  – For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Battle is an everyday occurrence.  It is an inevitable consequence … Continue reading →

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A Rock in Your Pot

Posted on 2017/06/12 by JimR, Chaplain

In that gently leading by the Holy Spirit, people will bring their part to the pot and add it to the Rock, which will make a meal fit for The King, Continue reading →

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Waiting For You

Posted on 2017/05/30 by JimR, Chaplain

Sift my ashes Through your fingers Let the wind take them away. Of me, this is all that lingers. Let me settle in the grasses That which may. Becoming a part of the earth For the rest of days Body … Continue reading →

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