Tag Archives: Family

Lessons Learned from History

Posted on 2026/02/07 by JimR, Chaplain

Ecclesiastes 1:8-11 – All things are full of labor; Man cannot express it. The eye is not satisfied with seeing, Nor the ear filled with hearing. That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what … Continue reading →

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A Dream

Posted on 2025/12/25 by JimR, Chaplain

I dream like many others. Sometimes I remember them. Sometimes I don’t. This morning was a “remembering” morning. I got up. I went to my recliner and leaned back. I prayed with sadness. I was dreaming about a family that … Continue reading →

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I’ve Grown Quiet

Posted on 2025/07/19 by JimR, Chaplain

I’ve been quiet for a good while now. Inner turmoil has been my portion. I love structure, and driving a school bus has helped me to keep depression away. During the summer break, I need to maintain a schedule of … Continue reading →

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Powerful Man

Posted on 2024/10/20 by JimR, Chaplain

I don’t know exactly how to title this, so I’ll start writing and see where it leads. This happened at church today. There was a take-back to last week. Let’s start with last week. At the end of our service … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Christian, church, Divorce, Failure Not An Option, Family, Follow God, God's Calling, God's direction, God's Guidance, Human Touch, Mental Health, Ponderings, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual, Spiritual Investment | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Availability

Posted on 2024/05/11 by JimR, Chaplain

Believe me when I say growing old is not for sissies. I’ll be seventy-four in October and I’m beginning to feel the change an old body takes from year to year now. The body will fail. It will die. Disease … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical teaching, Christian, Christian Mission, Common Sense, Failure Not An Option, Family, Follow God, God's Guidance, Hope, Love, Maturity, More of God, Old Age, Patience, Ponderings, Possibilities, Respect for Life, Salvation, Sobering Thoughts | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment