Category Archives: God Relationship

How we change our perspective of our relationship with God

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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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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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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Dancing for Daddy

Posted on January 4, 2016 by James Gorton

Nadine and I went to church last week and said hello to all the friends we have gotten to know over the years.  We took our regular seats in the front row to the right side of the stage, beginning … Continue reading →

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Finding Favor

Posted on January 2, 2016 by James Gorton

When I was growing up I sought the favor of my mom and dad.  I was seeking their approval (not knowing that I was doing such a thing at the time) which readily came from my mom but was harder … Continue reading →

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Thanksformation from a Bostonian

Posted on November 25, 2015 by James Gorton

You might think it strange putting such a weird word (thanksformation) in the title but if you hang on and follow my drift it will begin to make sense–I hope. Here it goes. I lived in Boston for 7 years … Continue reading →

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Heart Restoration

Posted on November 17, 2015 by James Gorton

My daughter in Chicago is an example of strength and encouragement to me.  A few years ago she completed her Ph.D. in Psychology and promptly passed one the most grueling exams to pass her licensure test for becoming a Psychologist. … Continue reading →

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Excuses for Not Connecting

Posted on October 28, 2015 by James Gorton

The common theme of interaction with friends these days can be summed up in one word, “Busy.”  We are connected to our phones at least 16 hours per day.  Constant texts (the average person sends and receives 130+ texts per … Continue reading →

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Javelina versus Monty

Posted on October 26, 2015 by James Gorton

I had a somewhat traumatic experience this weekend in Flagstaff.  It was the boys weekend so Monty, the family male dog, and I took off for a little retreat of playing golf, fixing holes in the siding of our cottage … Continue reading →

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Envy

Posted on October 2, 2015 by James Gorton

I hate to admit a feeling I had when I went to a restaurant recently.  It was a relatively small restaurant so we could see all the customers come in and look at where they were seated.  We had a … Continue reading →

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