California Born Heaven Bound

California Born 

Heaven Bound 

“JB” James B. Griffin 

California Born Heaven Bound 

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CBHB 

The vision for writing this book was years ago and 

finally we made it a reality. Yes California has lots 

of fruitcakes and nuts and much more. 

I hope you enjoy! 

“JB” Griffin 


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“JB” was raised and baptized in the Catholic faith and had a spiritual encounter while 

attending College in upstate New York in 1974- 1975 where he received the 

holy spirit and felt the prescence of Jesus Christ. 48 years later “JB’ continues to feel the 

prescense of the Holy spirit and lives by his faith in Jesus Christ one day at time 

“JB” is a native of Southern California and graduated from South Pasadena HS and California 

State University Los Angeles. “JB” lives in Sunset Beach with his wife Coby has 3 grown children, 4 

grandchildren and 2 dogs. He is the owner of JBGmg which offers Business Services and is founder 

of Ocean Air Christian Fellowship an online ministry. 

“JB” aka Izzy Insider 

breakwater surfing 

in Sunset Beach., Ca 

where he lives with his wife 

and 2 pooches 


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Introduction California Born Heaven Bound 

By James Griffin 

The sun was shining brightly on that morning July 8th 1955. At Queen of Angels 

Hospital in Hollywood Rosalie Griffin had just given birth to her 4th child James 

Brian Griffin a healthy 8 pound baby. Rosalie now was the mother of four children. 

Just 23 miles down the road Disneyland was celebrating their grand opening – Oh Yes 

this was a great time to be alive. Fast forward the year was 1960 . James was starting 

his first day of kindergarten and the pain of the first day of school was too much – 

James cried for help........ 

“JB’ James Brian Griffin 


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The story of a California 

native as he finds his 

salvation and peace 

through accepting Jesus 

Christ as his Lord 

and Saviour... 


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Chapters 

Growing up in So Cal 

Youth / Education / College 

Tragedy / Questions / Why 

Accepting Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior 

Career / Ideas & Entrepreneurship 

57 Jobs and Counting 

Marriage / Divorce / Family / Friends 

Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup Nuts & More 

Fun Stuff / Humor 

Confidence / Sports 

Health & Wellness 

Riding the Wave 

Living One Day at a time 

Faith / Heaven Bound 

Contact 

James B. Griffin 

P.O. Box 168 

Sunset Beach , California 90742 

United States 

562-677-7452 


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Golf has taught me alot during my 59 years 

hitting amazing shots, lousy shots, having good 

bounces, bad bounces and learning as Bobby Jones 

said you have to play where it lies. 

Just like life as in golf some days are better 

than others so go with the flow. I prayer that 

in Heaven there will be lots of 

fairways and greens and roughs too. 


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The Year was 1975 I had come back to my dorm room 

after spending the Christmas Winter break in Sunny 

California. The plane flight back to 

Rochester, NY was lonely with thoughts of leaving 

California where my family and friends were. 

As the cab dropped me off at my dorm the weather was 

gloomy and bitter cold with piles of snow plowed lining 

a narrow path to my dorm entrance. 

I felt alone sad. 


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Queen of Angels Hospital, Los Angeles, CA : General view 

1945 courtesy of National Library of Medicine 

3 Months America’s Boomer Generation 

Image: Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (LC-USW3- 

000578-D) 


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Chapter 1 

Growing up in So Cal 

I thought about writing this book a few years ago. Let’s just say sometimes 

life gets in the way of doing a project like writing a book. Well lets get this 

party started. Yes as the title of the book states I was born in California 

the Golden state in the City of Los Angeles at a hospital called Queen of 

Angels which is now the Dream Center a faith-based charitable 

Organization that I read finds and fills the needs of struggling people 

from all over the United States by focusing on the areas of poverty, abuse, 

and Addiction. I was aware that The Dream Center provided resources 

in the form of Residential and outreach programs also. Thankfully I 

have not had to use any of the services of the Dream Center but I was 

invited to attend an event at the Dream Center by my pastor friend 

James Love who lived in our neighborhood growing up. It was 

interesting to see the changes to the place where I came into the world in 

1955 as the 4th of 4 children. Although I was born in the City of Angels 

my childhood residence was in the City of South Pasadena, CA about 20 

minutes by auto from the Hospital. My Mom Rosalie delivered all her 

4 children at the Queen since it was 2 blocks from my Dad’s Printing 

Business on Temple Street in LA and was a highly rated hospital back in 

the day in LA where many babies were born. Believe it or not back then 

Dads were not allowed in the delivery area but were allowed to hang out 

in the 

waiting area to pass out cigars to family members and friends. Times 

have sure changed a bit since the time I was born during the Baby Boom 

era in the USA. “The baby-boom generation was the product of the 

sudden increase in U.S. births occurring between 1946 and 1964. The 

increase was largely the result of the renewed confidence and 

security that followed the economic hardships and uncertainties of the 

Great Depression and World War II.” 


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2nd Grade Lincoln School South Pasadena, CA 1962 Public School 

Believe it or not growing up 

I was not exposed to 

reading the Bible. I bought 

my 1st Bible in 1974 at 

the age of 19 the year I 

accepted Jesus Christ as my 

Lord Savior while 

attending College in upstate 

New York 


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Arriving from the hospital to our home in South Pasadena, CA is not 

something I recall, In fact I do not recall much as a toddler baby other 

than maybe sitting on my lawn as a 2 or 3 year old and being 

fascinated by a lady bug that had crawled onto my hand. To this day 

I am in awe of lady bugs and of course all the beautiful creatures on 

earth that God created. The Bible speaks to us alot about God’s 

Creations 

Revelation 4:11 

“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you 

created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” 

Genesis 1:26 

Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them 

have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over 

the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the 

earth.” 

Genesis 2:7 

Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his 

nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. 


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On the diving board with my siblings “The California Kids” 

Cheryl, Colleen, Bobby and Jimmy 

“There’s a saying that rings true for all parents: Having a child is like having 

your heart walking around outside of your body. As any mother or father knows, 

the process of raising a child is rich with emotions, uncertainties, joys, and 

sorrows. Whether you’re a parent, expectant parent, or grandparent, 

there’s an endless well of comfort, advice, and quotes about gratitude 

to be found in the Bible.” - Country Living 

My Mom and Dad 

Albert and Rosalie Griffin 

Dad born in Summit, New Jersey 

1927-1996 

Mom born in Los Angeles, California 

1929 -1985 

Thanks for everything .. 


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The good Lord got me through my early years without too many 

scratches, bumps and bruises other than a few scares one which 

happened on an errand with my Mom one morning. I was sitting in the 

front seat of our Ford Country Squire Station Wagon. My mom pulled 

around our circular driveway and as she pulled out of the driveway and 

turned onto the street the passenger seat front door swung open where I 

was sitting with no car seat of course. I happened to be holding onto the 

door handle so I swung out of the car as the door opened and was 

holding onto the large cushioned handle for dear life as I could hear my 

Mom screaming in horror. Luckily she slowed down and came to a stop 

and I was able to get up and back into the car safely. What could have 

been a disaster turned out to be a moment not to forget. 

I recall the only thing damaged were my shoes that scrapped on the road 

for a few seconds as I was holding onto the car door with my feet both 

dragging on the street as the car was moving. Another scare came when 

my mom was driving. We must have been driving her crazy since there 

were like 4 or 5 kids in the station wagon. As she was driving on a street 

near our home she turned her head around not looking at the road and 

then after trying to slap one of us and missing she tuned her attention 

back to the road and low and behold she hit her brakes as just ahead the 

cross bar for the railroad tracks had come done and seconds later a train 

crossed the road. Lesson learned, keep your eyes on the road always. 

During my youth days I was unaware of what it meant to be a Christian 

and was definitely living in the world without a clue of what a personal 

relationship with the Lord could be like. I do recall calling out for God 

for help when I had tummy aches which happened to me quite a bit as a 

pudgy kid. I finally figured out later in life that I was egg and milk 

intolerant which was probably the cause of my frequent tummy aches. 


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Pictured with my older Brother Bobby in front of our home in South Pasdena, CA in 1961 

Bobby was tragically killed in a small plane crash in 1973 which was a shock to my system 

and all that knew him 


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Chapter 2 

Youth / Education / College 

Growing up as the youngest of 4 kids was a bit of advantage. My older 

brothers and sisters were very popular and had a lots of friends who 

frequented our house. I was a bit shy as a kid so I hung out with my 

brothers friends and for the most part kids in our neighborhood. I was not 

Religious as a kid although I was introduced to Religion going to church 

every Sunday since my Mom was Catholic. She was committed to having 

us attend church and catechism on Saturday which was not fun. My Dad 

was a Protestant and Sunday was his Golf Day. I recall he came to church 

with us one Sunday and his arms were folded across his chest the entire 

service. My Dad was a good man and enjoyed life to fullest but religion 

and attending Church was not for him. My Dad taught me many skills 

in life and was a great mentor when I 1st started working with him in the 

Printing Business. I spent many hours walking Fairways and greens with 

my Dad who taught me and my brother how to play the game he loved. 

I was baptized as baby, attended church went to Catechism but a 

personal relationship with Lord was not something I knew or felt until the 

day I accepted Christ into my life at the age of 19. During my youth my 

parents divorced which was a difficult for my Mom and our entire family 

affected by the Divorce. I started to experiment in drugs and marijuana 

when i reached Junior High School and thankfully never got addicted to 

Drugs although I can say at times I was as they say far out of myself as a 

result of the drugs in my system. In the 60’s and 70s drug use and 

marijuana was commonplace as was drinking among teens. I recall some 

dangerous times where I think the Lord was certainly watching over me. 

As for my public Education lets just say graduated from High School and 

had no honors awards or scholarships It was a ho hum experience which 

turned into a tragedy my Senior Year In High School when my older 

brother Bobby was tragically killed in a small plane crash. 


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Pictured with my Mom 1974 

Visited the family home in South Pasadena, CA 

which we sold in 1974 


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After this tragedy of losing my brother I was not in a good place I could 

hardly enjoy life and went through the natural grieving process. I was not a 

believer at the time my brother was killed and I know his death made me 

think differently about my life and my future. I had been a follower all of 

my life and had a pretty easy existence although I was going nowhere my 

brothers death was something I has to reckon with. With Bob’s passing 

the pain was incredible but life goes on. 

Romans 14:8 

“If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the 

Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to God.” 

Luke 23:43 

“Jesus replied, ‘I assure you that today you will be with me 

in paradise.’ 

2 Corinthians 5:6-8 

“So we are always confident, because we know that while we are 

living in the body, we are away from our home with the Lord. We 

live by faith and not by sight. We are confident, and we would prefer 

to leave the body and to be at home with the Lord.” 


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Birthday Party in the Backyard South Pasadena Ca 1960 


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As tragic and sad my Brother’s passing was my life was still to be lived. 

His short life jump started my life I believe to get things done before 

my clock on life stopped. I felt that life was short and I had to make 

the most of my time in the flesh. 

James 4:14 

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is 

your life? It is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time, and 

then vanisheth away. 

I graduated from HS three months after Bobs passing and started 

attending Pasadena City College after HS not knowing what I 

wanted to do with my life. In the summer after HS while working at 

my Dads Printing Plant full time I decided that I wanted to earn a 

degree in Printing from College. Not the best decision a young man 

can make since I was following my Dads path and not my own, That 

mistake later proved costly since my career I choose was truly not 

my passion it was more wanting to connect with my Dad. My desire 

put extra motivation into my studies. With an effort, paying attention 

in class and actually spending time studying I started to improve my 

grades enough to get accepted to College at Rochester Institute of 

Technology in upstate NY. I had decided to pursue a career in the 

Printing Industry where my Dad was very successful. 

In Colossians 3:23-24, we’re told, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, 

as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive 

an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 


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Pictured with 

my older 

brother Bob 

painting of my 

Dad in 

background 

Brother Bob 

We will meet 

again on the 

other side 

When we die, our spirit and body 

separate. Even though our body 

dies, our spirit—which is the 

essence of who we are—lives on. 

Our spirit goes to the spirit world. 

The spirit world is a waiting period 

until we receive the gift of 

resurrection, when our spirits will 

reunite with our bodies. 

churchofjesuschrist.org 


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Chapter 3 

Tragedy /Questions /Why 

When tragedy strikes we are not alone. God is with us every step of the 

way. As Believers in Jesus Christ we are not immune from hard times, 

Illness and death. The Good news as believers in Jesus Christ is that we 

have eternal life and to be absent from the body is to be present with the 

Lord. 

John 11:25-26 

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who 

believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by 

believing in me will never die. 

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal 

glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what 

is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but 

what is unseen is eternal. 

James 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for 

you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness 

have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 

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When we turn to Jesus Christ, we are able to do things we 

never dreamed were possible. Or survive things we wish we 

never had to face. 


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Chapter 4 

Accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior 

In everyones life we come to a crossroad I believe and that crossroad 

came to me on a lonely night when I was in my dorm alone while attending 

Rochester Institute of Technology in upstate New York as a Freshman 

in 1975. For some reason while home for Christmas in Newport Beach 

where my mom was living I went to Fashion Island and bought a Bible. 

That Bible became my go to daily habit to read every morning in my dorm 

room. I do recall the 1st few month of my College experience were full of 

drinking lots of beer and doing the typical things College young Adults do 

which is lots of stupid things, I was unsuccessful in attempt to be a walk On 

Basketball Player at RIT Although I was the 13th man on 12 man squad 

and missed the cut. Moving on from that I found peace and felt I was 

growing in the getting to know the word of God through my Daily Bible 

Readings. One night I don’t remember the exact date although I knew it 

was late at night I was in my Dorm room polishing off a bottle of wine a 

regular habit and I can still see and feel now suddenly a light appeared in 

the darkness of my dorm room and it was no doubt the Holy Spirit Jesus 

Christ paying me a visit in the my room. I felt the presence of the holy spirit 

go through my body and then the light left. God had come into my life it 

was real and allowed me to be born again in the name of Jesus Christ and 

my Lord and Savior. After that encounter within a week I made a decision 

to return to California my home state and attend college at Cal Poly San 

Luis Obispo . That Came to pass as I was home in California in the fall of 

1975 attending Cal Poly Slo. 

“There are many manifestations of the touch of the Holy Spirit today. The Spirit’s touch 

brings conviction of sin, the tangible presence of God, healing, refreshing, power, warmth, 

revelation, joy, and so much more. To be touched by God through the Spirit is an undeniable, 

supernatural experience.” - United faith Church 


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That’s me in highchair 

1958. 

Less safety restrictions 

helped my balance later 

on in life for surfing small 

waves. Learned not to lean 

too far to the left, right or 

forward or else wipeout. 


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Chapter 5 

Career / Ideas & Entrepreneurship 

Something I learned was never pursue a career calling based on an 

emotional reason. Looking back on my life like many I have made every 

mistake in the book when it comes to choosing a career. The Good news I 

made it through some bad choices and without God I may have thrown in 

the rope as they say. God brought me throw and directed my paths to meet 

the right people and make better choices. They say a person that 

never fails at something is a rarity. I can’t agree more. Thankfully in our 

fallen world we have people that have shined in their careers and jobs and 

entrepreneurial ventures. We are all unique individuals and God has a plan 

for all of us to enjoy our work and fulfill the great commission by sharing 

the good news of eternal life wherever we go 

What Is The Great Commission? 

After Jesus brought salvation to the world by shedding His blood on the cross, He gave a 

command to all believers to go and spread the gospel to all nations. 

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven 

and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the 

name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all 

things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the 

age.” Amen. 

— Matthew 28:18-20 (NKJV) 

Be Led By The Spirit 

First and foremost, we can do nothing without the Holy Spirit. He is the one that gives us 

the power to do what the Bible says and guides us into all truth (John 15:26). 

courtesy of the Surge www.surge.org 


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My Book 57 Jobs and 

Counting 

“The most important job we 

have is to accept 

Jesus Christ as our Lord and 

Savior for Eternal Life 

- “JB” Griffin 


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Chapter 6 

57 Jobs and Counting 

During my less than spectacular career in a variety of job in Executive 

Roles, Sales Roles and too many more to name one thing is certain God 

and the Holy Spirit is with me alwway and will be with me until it is my time 

to go home to be the Lord. 

“Our actual work matters to God, now and eternally. God has chosen to create men and 

women in His image to, among other things, work and tend this created order for His glory 

and for the betterment of humankind. In ways we can’t fully understand, the good work we 

do now, done with and for Him, will survive into the New Jerusalem. 

Work itself has intrinsic value.” - Theology of Work 


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My Daughter Faren with her 

Stepmother and my Wife #3 Coby 

going on 25 years Thank you Jesus ! 


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Chapter 7 

Marriage / Divorce / Family / Friends 

At first if you do not succeed try again. Well being a Christian does not 

guarantee marriages going full term. Although your marriage may have 

failed you are not the lone Ranger, God offers forgiveness for all our 

shortcomings and encourages us to sin no more or in the case of multiple 

marriages love the one your with. Along with your wife and children, 

grandchildren and for some great grandkids family is the best and we 

should cherish our time with family. 

Friends are forever as they say although some go away we are blessed by all 

our friends, neighbors, coworkers and of course our beloved pets too .. 

In the Old Testament, we are taught, “Therefore shall a man leave 

his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they 

shall be one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). Married couples are meant to be 

unified in every possible way. 

“God designed marriage for three primary purposes: companionship, 

procreation, and redemption. These purposes are still relevant today 

and are essential for a healthy society.” - eaglefamily.org 

Friends encourage us to our highest good (1 Thessalonians 5:11); 

Friends forgive each other and help each other in difficulties 

(Colossians 3:13; Ecclesiastes 4:10) 

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Chapter 8 

Grilled Cheese / Tomato Soup / Nuts & More 

What does Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, nuts and more have to do with 

California Born, Heaven Bound. Well let me tell you. Starting my Sales 

Career at the age of 21 in Los Angeles my territory was pretty much from 

Ventura to San Diego or wherever I could find accounts on the planet that 

needed our printing services. One of the highlights of my sales job was not 

only being out and about every day meeting people but the coolest part 

of sales was having lunch at different cafes and restaurants around the five 

county area of So Cal that being LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino 

and Ventura counties. Thus grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Nuts and more. 

Traveling on the road in a car for sometimes 4-6 hours a day I had to find 

a food energy balance in my workday that would allow me to stay energized 

but not overloaded, Double Cheeseburgers Fries and Milkshakes were not 

on my plate. I found a grilled cheese sandwich with a bowl or cup of 

Tomato soup was the magic that kept me going and thankfully Denny’s 

offered both and I could usually find a Denny’s in most towns I traveled 

too. The Nuts and More were my other favorite when I did not have time 

to sit down for a nice lunch I would hit up a 7-11 and grab a small bag of 

trail mix, with some peanut butter crackers for fuel and of course black 

coffee always. Ok with all that said I will never forget a lunch break one 

day in Pasadena,CA on Union Street. I went to Metal Hamburger stand 

forget the name, walked in stood in line and ordered a simple hamburger 

and coffee not grilled cheese on that day. While I was standing waiting for 

order to be called a older man saw me and offered me a place to sit which 

I obliged too. We exchanged pleasantries and he said he was a pastor. He 

asked if I knew Jesus Christ and I said I did. He then went on to explain to 

me that the Bible was similar to an owners manual for a car. It has 

everything in it needed to help you in Life. He said many people continue 

to look outside of the Bible for answers when all the answers are included 

in the Holy Bible (continued on next page) 


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The Bible is the only book needed. His analogy he used is if you have a 

cup of water you can only fill it so high and then It will spill over. 

Therefore the Bible is the only Book you will need to guide you during 

your life’s journey. Needless to say that lunch although it was not grilled 

cheese, tomato, soup or nuts at the Metal Hamburger Stand with the Pastor 

in 1986, enforced my belief in the bible as the book to read and keep as the 

owners manual for life. 

Why is the Bible likened to God’s owners manual for your life briefly? 

It’s like God’s owner’s manual for your life. Like any good owner’s manual, 

the Bible gives you instructions and you can consult it when you need 

help. Second Timothy 3:17 says, “The scriptures are the comprehensive 

equipment of the man of God and fit him fully for all branches of his 

work” 


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Chapter 9 

Fun Stuff / Humor 

Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, 

but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. 

Psalm 37:13 But the Lord laughs at the wicked, 

for he sees that his day is coming. 

James 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? 

Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing 

praise. 

There is a saying I once heard life is Hornets Nest and then you 

die. I believe God has a sense of humor as do all humans and even 

some animals. God created all the animals Monkeys, Giraffes, Birds, 

Fish Elephants and all the different people we see on the planet in 

every shape, size, color and race. When push comes to shove if you 

cannot wake up each day with a bit of a smile knowing God is Control 

and you are able to freely roam about the cabin of life then so be 

it. I try to laugh as much as I can since being pissed off, angry and 

hateful is always a reality but you gotta let it go bro.. No harm no foul 

I would rather be your friend than your foe. 


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Chapter 10 

Confidence /Sports 

Phillipians 4:13 

I can do all things through Christ 

who gives me Strength 

Before every sports event ..Ask the Lord to help you. He will. and have fun always ...its just a game.. 


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Give us this day our 

daily bread and lead 

us not into tempation and 

deliver us from too many 

donuts and sweets 


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Chapter 11 

Health / Wellness 

What Does the Bible Say About Eating Too Much? 

“Gluttony and overindulgence are recurrent themes throughout the Bible. 

Multiple passages throughout the book warn against the danger of eating 

and drinking too much. After reading the passages about overindulgence 

in food and wine, it’s clear that the biblical view holds these excesses to be 

selfish and that they take focus away from praising and glorifying God. 

A Bible verse about health goes even further by warning that those prone to 

gluttony are going to be rewarded with poverty, as seen in Proverbs 23:20- 

21: “Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat, for the 

drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe 

them with rags.” Proverbs also reminds us that we must be conscious of 

what and how much we are eating: “When you sit down to eat with a ruler, 

observe carefully what is before you.” 

The bottom line here is that we should exercise moderation in what we eat 

and drink because moderation ensures that our minds are focused on praising 

the Lord. Paul, once again, says as much in Corinthians 10:31: 

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of 

God.” - onlineschoolsreport.com 

MODERATION IN ALL THINGS 

AND KNOW WHAT YOUR BODY 

CAN HANDLE WE ARE ALL 

UNIQUE ... A LITTLE THIS A LITTLE 

THAT .. DID I SAY A LITTLE .. 


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Jesus walked on 

water and so can 

you! 


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Chapter 12 

Riding the Waves 

Whatever life throws at you remember to ride the wave. Some waves 

will trash you and thrash you and some will be gentle and easy. The 

key is ride the waves and the storms of life knowing that God’s Got it 

and you have placed your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ on every wave 

you ride and every trial you will go through in life 

“Life seems to move along in phases or waves and you have to ride out 

each wave the best way you can. 

Sometimes the waves are small and easily manageable, or there aren’t 

any at all, and you might be in a place where you feel you have things 

worked out. 

But then a powerful tidal wave rolls in and you have no choice but to 

be swept up by it.” - voicedialogue.com 


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“Keep the Faith Always” - 

“JB” Griffin, Founder 

Ocean Air Christian Fellowship 

www.oceanairchristianfellowship.com 

Fight the Good Fight and try not 

to hang ten too much 


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Chapter 13 

Living one day at a time 

Did I say... 

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Chapter 14 

Conclusion / Faith / Heaven Bound 

If you read this book and you area already have accepted Jesus Christ as 

your Lord and Savior then I’m sure we will meet up in heaven that is if I 

do not get the chance to meet up beforehand with you in the flesh. 

If you read this book and have not accepted Jesus Christ into your life as 

your Lord and Savior I invite you to consider doing that at your earliest 

convenience. I can guarantee you that it will be the best investment you 

can make without costing you a dime. 

Remember Jesus Loves you! 

“JB” James B. Griffin 

CalforniaBorn Heaven Bound 

www.CalforniaBornHeavenBound.com 

CBHB 


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CBHB 

Scapbook Scenes of California and More! 

Carpinteria California 


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Laguna Beach, CA 

Virgin Mary Statue Holy Family Church South Pasadena, CA 


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Coronado, CA Dog Beach 

Newport Beach, CA 


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Marina Del Rey, CA 


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Laguna Beach next to Famous Statue of the Town Greeter 


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Childhood Home South Pasadena, CA 

2 California Natives old Buddies since Little League Days 

in South Pasadena, CA 


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Newport Dunes. CA 


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My BFF “Brodie” yes Dog spelled backward is God 2007-2021 


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Pictured with Corky Carroll Local Surf Legend 


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Dog Walking good for the Soul and 

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California Born Heaven Bound

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