Monthly Archives: May 2017

A Choice To Listen

Posted on May 31, 2017 by James Gorton

Early on in my life, I read a passage that became my life verse.  It is found in II Chronicles 16:9 where God comes to King Asa, king of Judah.  He tells him through a seer, or prophet the following. … Continue reading →

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Conditions For Godly Connections

Posted on May 24, 2017 by James Gorton

There was a poll taken in the United States and people were asked if they believed in God.  Nine of ten people surveyed said they believed in God.  Of the nine who believe in God, most if not all would … Continue reading →

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Seeing Up Close

Posted on May 23, 2017 by James Gorton

On our trip to New Mexico, we passed the National Petrified Forest Park in eastern Arizona.  As we were walking on one of the trails, I came across a lizard I had never seen before.  It is called a common … Continue reading →

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The Old Stories

Posted on May 20, 2017 by James Gorton

On the road from Sante Fe, NM to Taos, NM, Nadine and I passed some old vehicles that we just had to stop and photograph. I wonder the old stories that this Fire Truck could tell if it only could … Continue reading →

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Assumption Versus Reality

Posted on May 19, 2017 by James Gorton

I have driven the road from Phoenix to Flagstaff to Albuquerque and then up to Colorado Springs numerous times over the 32+ years.  It was in 1985 that we moved to Scottsdale and have gone back to my roots regularly … Continue reading →

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Keeping The Traditions Alive

Posted on May 18, 2017 by James Gorton

Traditions in family life are very important.  Traditions in the family create the foundations for legacies to be built for future generations.  I began a tradition about thirty-five years ago when I had a scavenger hunt for my oldest child … Continue reading →

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Giving Up Bad Habits

Posted on May 13, 2017 by James Gorton

Bad Habits are hard to break.  Smoking.  Drinking.  Eating sweets.  Outbursts of anger.  Swearing.  Pornography.  Speeding.  Running red lights.  California stops.  Unhealthy relationships.  Biting nails.  Negative thinking.  Gossip.  Cutting others down.  Sarcasm.  I could go on and on about bad … Continue reading →

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Surprise in the Canyon

Posted on May 12, 2017 by James Gorton

While we were in New Mexico, we decided to investigate the Rio Grande Gorge bridge.  The scenery around Taos, NM is filled with sagebrush.  Miles and miles of sagebrush.  The landscape is flat with–have I said it–sagebrush.  But outside of … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Human Value

Posted on May 11, 2017 by James Gorton

Nadine and I had a special week this past week.   It started about two months ago when we got a call from one of her 4 other sisters.  Irene got on the phone and indicated to Nadine that Al, … Continue reading →

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Knowing Your Limitations

Posted on May 10, 2017 by James Gorton

I grew up with a father that could fix anything.  I mean anything.  A broken washing machine?  He could fix it.  Need laminate on a counter?  He could do it.  Put wall tile on and finish it.  It was done. … Continue reading →

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