Author Archives: James Gorton

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About James Gorton

I am happily married to Nadine, a person I've known for 20+ years. She and her late husband owned Airpark Auto Service where I took my car for years. Four years after my wife died we began dating and the rest is history. We have a blended family of 6 children between us and love visiting them across this country. We recently had our third grandchild between us. We love to hike, bike and ski. I am a psychologist and do relational life coaching for marriages and families primarily. I love what I do and never get tired of seeing marriages and families move to more healthy places in their lives. Five years ago my oldest daughter Deborah encouraged me to begin writing my thought into a blog I call my Jlog (Jim's log). I have become more and more passionate in connecting everyday experiences to spiritual truths. I hope that as you read my Jlog, you will gain insight into your personal life and experience true growth in your personal and relational life.

Birthday Boy

Posted on February 20, 2016 by James Gorton

When you have a blended family with a mom and dad, 6 children, and 3 grandchildren, birthdays are going to come on a regular basis.  This weekend was no exception with Keaton, Victoria’s son, turning 3.  Debi, my oldest daughter, … Continue reading →

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Changing God’s Mind

Posted on February 15, 2016 by James Gorton

I grew up with a healthy view of God as I compared God to my dad.  I did respect my father in so many ways.  He was a man of integrity.  He was well respected in the community and had … Continue reading →

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Big Stories

Posted on February 12, 2016 by James Gorton

I love my oldest grandson to death (I don’t know where this saying came from but it just came to my mind so I’m using it).  He loves sports and especially football.  He plays football when he is watching it … Continue reading →

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Get Over Yourself

Posted on February 11, 2016 by James Gorton

Nadine and I have a wonderful relationship, but the relationship is not free of conflict.  I can tell you unreservedly that there isn’t a single issue that hasn’t been resolved.  We at this second are free from any disconnect, but … Continue reading →

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BRONCOS WIN

Posted on February 8, 2016 by James Gorton

What a game?  Broncos 24 Carolina 10.  I have been a rabid Bronco fan forever.  I grew up in Colorado and was all about playing sports from my earliest remembrances.  My whole family was involved with sports beginning with my … Continue reading →

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False Influencers

Posted on February 8, 2016 by James Gorton

I had a very interesting workout a couple of days ago.  My normal routine is to take and listen to my bluetooth earplugs and my music from my iPhone.  When I got to my workout place, I put my earplugs … Continue reading →

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Marching Out Boldly

Posted on February 4, 2016 by James Gorton

Decades ago, I found myself in a very oppressive job.  I had been brought in to develop a marriage and family ministry in the church.  I had been in a similar position in a church in New England and wanted … Continue reading →

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The Lost Art of Interaction

Posted on February 3, 2016 by James Gorton

This morning reminded me of several years ago when I went to New York City for the weekend with my family.  Let me go back to that time before embarking on my experience today.  We decided to ride the subway … Continue reading →

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Removing Obstacles

Posted on February 2, 2016 by James Gorton

When I was a teenager during the summer, my dad set up a job for me to paint the roof.  I was all excited about the possibility of making some money and putting it in the bank.  Mind you, I … Continue reading →

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Living In Community

Posted on February 1, 2016 by James Gorton

  Sunday is a typical day in which Nadine and I go to our local community Church, McDowell Mountain Community Church.  We usually have Victoria, my middle daughter, and her two sons over for my famous Mickey Mouse chocolate chip … Continue reading →

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