Monthly Archives: April 2016

Do You Really Believe?

Posted on April 28, 2016 by James Gorton

Jonathan was an interesting character in the Old Testament.  He was the son of Saul, the first King of Israel after the country rejected the Judges who had lead that country.  He was in the army that Saul formed to … Continue reading →

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Where’s The Power

Posted on April 22, 2016 by James Gorton

Power.  Everyone would like some.  Some would like more than others.  There are a few that would like it all.  Some feel like they have all the power.  The more people have, the more powerful they feel they are.  Power. … Continue reading →

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Truly Rejected

Posted on April 20, 2016 by James Gorton

REJECTION.  It happens to all of us.  Rejection starts early in life when as a toddler we don’t get the toy we want.  We don’t get to touch the stove that is so inviting.  We are prevented from going downstairs … Continue reading →

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Losing Our Signal

Posted on April 14, 2016 by James Gorton

Nadine has been in Colorado this past week visiting her son Greg and his family.  She had planned to come back to Scottsdale today on a late flight into Phoenix, but when she heard that my mom had fractured her … Continue reading →

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Never Give In

Posted on April 13, 2016 by James Gorton

Winston Churchill was visiting Harrow School for boys on October 29, 1941 as WW II was beginning to shape up.  He was Prime Minister of England at the time and had been asked to speak to the boys school.  He … Continue reading →

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Wise Counsel

Posted on April 12, 2016 by James Gorton

My oldest daughter Deborah (she goes by Debi, but I call her Deborah) and her friend Patty flew in this past weekend for Victoria’s baptism.  Both of them live in Chicago and come to Phoenix every chance they get to … Continue reading →

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New Life

Posted on April 11, 2016 by James Gorton

Do you remember having your first child?  New Life.  Nothing is better than holding your child for the very first time.  I have had the privilege of doing that with each of my three children and the feeling never changes. … Continue reading →

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What Causes Growth

Posted on April 8, 2016 by James Gorton

I love flowers.  The older I get the more I love to plant flowers and see them grow.  I have never planted bulbs in Scottsdale.  It never gets cold enough here so I have only dreamed about planting tulips and … Continue reading →

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Like Father Like Son

Posted on April 7, 2016 by James Gorton

You’ve heard the saying, “Like father, like son.”  Most of us have used it to describe a trait or mannerism that we saw our dads use or say and have used it ourselves.  My father was a fix it man … Continue reading →

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