Monthly Archives: April 2011

No One’s Regret

Posted on April 18, 2011 by James Gorton

Monday, April 18, 2011 There are some very wonderful and fulfilling stories in the Old Testament and some not so wonderful ones. I have been asked in the past why I spend so much time reading the Old Testament because … Continue reading →

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Pictures Of The Week

Posted on April 17, 2011 by James Gorton

Sunday, April 17, 2011 Here are some pictures this past week to reflect on and rejoice. Carter’s lacrosse number is 37. The other pictures were taken at a large garden designed to give inter-city kids a place to come and … Continue reading →

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Powerful Singers

Posted on April 16, 2011 by James Gorton

Saturday, April 16, 2011 It has been very interesting to think of the ways in which the Lord gained victory for the nation of Israel. In Egypt, He created the frogs, gnats, flies, death of livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, … Continue reading →

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Unhealthy Company

Posted on April 15, 2011 by James Gorton

Friday, April 15, 2011 When I was growing up, I never heard my mom or dad talk to me about friends that I couldn’t associate with.  In fact, I grew up in a small town in eastern Colorado with a … Continue reading →

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Strong Support For Us

Posted on April 14, 2011 by James Gorton

Thursday, April 14, 2011 We are living in some very tough economic times. Unemployment is high. People have and are losing their jobs. There is more unemployment for people in the 50-65 age bracket then ever before. Houses are being … Continue reading →

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The Healing Process Part IV: Turning

Posted on April 13, 2011 by James Gorton

Wednesday April 11, 2011 It’s an interesting concept that hits me this morning. More of a question I guess. Is it possible to seek the Lord as I jloged about yesterday and at the same time be involved in wicked … Continue reading →

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The Healing Process Part III: Seek

Posted on April 12, 2011 by James Gorton

Tuesday April 11, 2011 The other day I lost my sun glasses. In times past, I would seek out Cynthia or one of the kids to see where they had put my sunglasses. But on this day I could blame … Continue reading →

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Carter’s High School JV Lacrosse Pictures

Posted on April 11, 2011 by James Gorton

April 11, 2011 Carter was invited by the Desert Mountain High School team to play for their junior varsity. Here are some of the pictures from Friday night. They lost, but Carter did well.

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The Healing Process Part II: Praying

Posted on April 11, 2011 by James Gorton

Monday April 10, 2011 Once we have humbled ourselves and admit that we can’t do it on our own, we are in the best place to pray. The question is “To whom do we pray to?” There are many gods … Continue reading →

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The Healing Process Part I: Humbling

Posted on April 9, 2011 by James Gorton

Saturday April 9, 2011 In my reading this morning, I came across a profound passage and think I am going to break it down into four parts. God was speaking to the nation of Israel and wanted to bring forgiveness … Continue reading →

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