Monthly Archives: July 2011

Sticks and Stones

Posted on July 28, 2011 by James Gorton

Thursday JuLy 28, 2011 When I was growing up we had a saying that goes like this, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” I said this and heard my friends say it, and … Continue reading →

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Seven Things God Hates

Posted on July 27, 2011 by James Gorton

Wednesday July 27, 2011 It would seem that the title of this jlog is contrary to the very nature of who God is. God is love and God loves everyone. The most quoted verse in John 3:16 says that God … Continue reading →

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God Sees Everything

Posted on July 26, 2011 by James Gorton

Tuesday July 26, 2011 The title of this morning’s jlog is pretty self explanatory. I was reading in Proverbs this morning and Solomon makes this statement, “For your ways are in full view of the lord, and he examines all … Continue reading →

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Righteousness and Wickedness

Posted on July 25, 2011 by James Gorton

Monday July 25, 2011 I took the weekend off and Monty, my dog (well he’s really Victoria’s dog, but she is away) and I went up to Flagstaff for the weekend to get some cooler weather. It is 7:00 am … Continue reading →

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Response to Discipline

Posted on July 22, 2011 by James Gorton

Friday July 22, 2011 This is a rushed morning as Carter is going to Young Life Camp this morning and I am headed to Flagstaff where it is cooler. I began to read the Proverbs and there is a wealth … Continue reading →

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Father and Mother

Posted on July 21, 2011 by James Gorton

Thursday July 21, 2011 This morning I am reflecting on my birthday that just came and went. It started early in the morning when I had-no chose-to get up and take my friend and her son to the airport at … Continue reading →

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How Well God Knows Us: Part IV

Posted on July 20, 2011 by James Gorton

Wednesday July 20, 2011 Periodically I take time to do some evaluation of myself as to where I am and what my progress has been relating to my personal goals I have set up for myself. Some people do it … Continue reading →

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How Well God Knows Us: Part III

Posted on July 19, 2011 by James Gorton

Thuesday July 19, 2011 This jlog is a third in a series of how well God knows us and is taken from Psalm 139. When you think of God’s knowledge of us it blows my mind (not literally of course). … Continue reading →

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How Well God Knows Us: Part II

Posted on July 15, 2011 by James Gorton

Friday, July 15, 2011 Some of you reading this jlog have had the fortunate opportunity to see the life of a baby in a mother’s womb. Through the use of modern technology, a doctor puts some cream on the mother’s … Continue reading →

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How Well God Knows Us: Part I

Posted on July 14, 2011 by James Gorton

Thursday July 14, 2011 Let’s do a self test to see how well you know yourself. What did you have for breakfast this morning? Who is the last person you saw? What color is your car? How many people do … Continue reading →

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