Monthly Archives: January 2016

Listening for Connection

Posted on January 30, 2016 by James Gorton

It was a lazy day for me as my first appointment was at 10.  I was lying in bed beginning to open my eyes around 7.  Nadine had been up for a couple of hours and was putting the finishing … Continue reading →

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Checking In

Posted on January 27, 2016 by James Gorton

I got a call from my Mom a couple of days ago.  Let me digress.  It doesn’t seem unusual to get a call from your mom does it?  It seems natural.  But not in this case.  I get a call … Continue reading →

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Rewinding The Film

Posted on January 26, 2016 by James Gorton

Over the weekend Nadine and I decided we wanted to go to the movies. As we looked at the choices, we decided on The Big Short and wanted to go to the new movie theaters that had lounge chairs to … Continue reading →

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Rewinding the Film

Posted on January 26, 2016 by James Gorton

Over the weekend Nadine and I decided we wanted to go to the movies.  As we looked at the choices, we decided on The Big Short and wanted to go to the new movie theaters that had lounge chairs to check … Continue reading →

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Battle of Wills

Posted on January 22, 2016 by James Gorton

Last night was a sight to behold.  Two wills battling it out to see who would win.  No, it wasn’t on Television.  No, it wasn’t a fight between Nadine and myself.  No, it wasn’t an argument with one of my … Continue reading →

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Living In The Now

Posted on January 21, 2016 by James Gorton

I got a call from my son yesterday who asked me if I wanted to come watch Brayden, my grandson, practice lacrosse.  First of all it was a surprise that he was playing lacrosse.  Secondly, I have watched Carter for … Continue reading →

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38 Years Later

Posted on January 20, 2016 by James Gorton

I had a chance encounter yesterday that was an amazing experience.  Let me give you a backdrop. In 1974 I was in my second year of marriage to my late wife Cynthia.  We were working full time for a Christian … Continue reading →

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Selling Out

Posted on January 13, 2016 by James Gorton

What is worth selling everything you have in this world?  Is it a car?  A house?  A relationship?  Possessions?  Fame?  Invention?  What is it for you?  What is there in your world that you would be willing to sell everything … Continue reading →

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Fisherman’s Friend

Posted on January 12, 2016 by James Gorton

It’s been a while since I caught a cold or a cough from one of my family members or a friend, but a couple of weeks ago it caught up to me.  I didn’t feel bad, nor had a fever, … Continue reading →

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Hallmark Birthday

Posted on January 10, 2016 by James Gorton

This past week there was a hallmark birthday that was celebrated, but few in the world recognized the occasion.  This person at the age of 18 got on a train from one state and rode to another state to attend … Continue reading →

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