Monthly Archives: March 2011

Dry and Boring?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by James Gorton

Thursday, March 31, 2011 I have skipped over certain passages in the Old Testament that have been dry and boring to me.  These passages involve the genealogies of the various tribes of Israel.  There aren’t many of them, but when … Continue reading →

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Impact of Parental Busyness

Posted on March 29, 2011 by James Gorton

March 29, 2011 Life is so busy these days.  But it was no different when I was growing up in a small town.  My dad was a rural mail carrier and carried mail for only 2 hours per day.  That … Continue reading →

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What Goes Around Comes Around

Posted on March 28, 2011 by James Gorton

Monday, March 28, 2011 You have heard the saying, “What goes around comes around,” especially when someone who has had a pattern of destructiveness and they are now experiencing some pain in their own lives.  It is sometimes said of … Continue reading →

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Can Truly Deliberate Sins be Forgiven

Posted on March 26, 2011 by James Gorton

Saturday, March 26, 2011 I am wrestling with some thoughts in my mind that cause me to see the need for growth.  I don’t know about you, but I have trouble seeing grace with people who deliberately sin and continue … Continue reading →

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Leading by Example

Posted on March 25, 2011 by James Gorton

Friday March 25, 2011 I don’t know about you, but I have heard over and over that we need to lead by example.  Leading by example is the greatest teacher.  A leader leads by example, whether he intends to or … Continue reading →

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Vacations

Posted on March 24, 2011 by James Gorton

How many of you need a vacation? I know I do. My vacations are typically a week or so in duration a couple of times a year interspersed with some long weekends throughout. Some of you because of your jobs … Continue reading →

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Nevertheless, a Detour

Posted on March 23, 2011 by James Gorton

Wednesday March 23, 2011 Have you ever had a desire that was so tempting in your life that you were willing to do anything to fulfill that desire? It may have been a car that you had your heart set … Continue reading →

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An Amazing Man

Posted on March 22, 2011 by James Gorton

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 If God came to you and said that he would give you one wish, what wish might that be? What would be your request? Would it be that God brings about the best marriage you could … Continue reading →

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Arrogant, Prideful Children

Posted on March 21, 2011 by James Gorton

Monday march 21, 2011 The last qualities that parents want coming out of their children are arrogance and pride. My dad grew up in an age when it was embarrassing to have prideful children. There was an old saying in … Continue reading →

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In Heaven

Posted on March 19, 2011 by James Gorton

Saturday 19, 2011 Yesterday, I decided to take some time for myself. I packed up the truck put Monty, my–well Victoria’s Cavalier King Charles dog, in the truck, made some sandwiches, slipped in a couple of apples, and headed north … Continue reading →

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