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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.

Up up and Away


Monday March 14, 2011 I’m sitting in the Phoenix international Airport with Carter as we wait for his flight to Virginia Beach to visit his sisters and his nephew. Just think about what has happened in my lifetime. I would … Continue reading

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Doing The Right Thing


Saturday March 12, 2011 I grew up in a small town of 200+ people. It was a small farming community in eastern Colorado called Seibert. It was a wonderful experience. Everyone knew you and you knew everyone. We got a … Continue reading

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Four Sandwiches and a Coke


Thursday, March 10, 2011 This morning I got Carter up as usual for his morning shower, brushing his expensive upper braces, and breakfast consisting of two kiwis.  As he was eating his breakfast, I fixed two sandwiches–a turkey and swiss … Continue reading

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Strong Enough


Wednesday March 9, 2011 A pattern has emerged as I have read through the Old Testament this year. This pattern involves God’s ability to take care of Himself and to be victorious without our help. Jericho is a prime example … Continue reading

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Thirty Years Old


Tuesday March 8, 2011 What do you remember doing when you were thirty years old. I was living in Rowley, Massachusetts, was married to Cynthia, and had one child. I was in graduate school preparing to become a pastor. I … Continue reading

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Tough Times Need a Healthy Perspective


Monday March 7, 2011 We live in some very tough times in our economy. It seems that frequently I hear of a friend of mine or someone else having to move out of their house or sell their belongings. People … Continue reading

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Hard Days


Friday, March 4, 2011 Today is a hard day. We’ve all had them. It may be a conflict that hasn’t been resolved causing much angst that colors everything that you do that day. It may be a job that was … Continue reading

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One Sword


Thursday, March 3, 2011 There are a lot of wonderful stories in the old testament that I am familiar with and I am sure you have heard over the years. David and Goliath! Jonah and the whale! The Red Sea … Continue reading

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Impatience


Tuesday March 1, 2011 Impatience is a characteristic that I have been plagued with at times during the course of my life. Oh, I know I can be patient and during the more recent times I have demonstrated more patience … Continue reading

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Who Am I


Monday February 28,2011 In my reading this morning I have begun to think of a pattern of leaders God chose to lead his people and to do his work. Think of Moses as God asked him to lead the nation … Continue reading

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