Category Archives: God Relationship

How we change our perspective of our relationship with God

The Most Unusual Gift

Posted on December 18, 2013 by James Gorton

Tis the season for giving gifts to our children, our mother and father, aunts, uncles, cousins, spouses, bosses, employees, mail person, next door neighbor.  The list goes on and on.  As new relationships develop, new obligations form for gift giving. … Continue reading →

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Menacing Things

Posted on November 22, 2013 by James Gorton

Monty is our cavalier King Charles Spaniel and he has a gripe.  He hates and I mean hates hawks that fly over our property periodically to bother the king.  He sometimes brings a few friends who sit up in the eucalyptus … Continue reading →

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Boldness Found

Posted on November 12, 2013 by James Gorton

How would you like to be bold in your interactions with others?  Having no fear of the consequences for my boldness.  Being able to tell someone what you really think without the fear of losing a friendship or your place … Continue reading →

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Characteristics of Humbleness: Part III

Posted on November 5, 2013 by James Gorton

Test yourself on the following questions.  How do you respond when someone criticizes you on something that you have done?  When someone accuses you wrongly, what is your reaction?  If someone slander’s you or someone close to you what do … Continue reading →

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Characteristics of Humbleness: Part II

Posted on November 4, 2013 by James Gorton

Mistakes!  We (or at least those of us who are honest with ourselves) all make mistakes and some of us make more than our share.  Sometimes our mistakes are in secret where no one knows and we have the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Characteristics of a Humble Person: Part I

Posted on November 1, 2013 by James Gorton

Humbleness doesn’t just happen in a person’s life, but is carved out by years of experiences that mold a person’s perspective on life.  Moses was such a person in the bible as he initially felt powerful when in the ranks … Continue reading →

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Humbleness, The Lost Trait

Posted on October 31, 2013 by James Gorton

We live in a “Me first” generation.  The television advertisements boast of the “You deserve” mentality.  From cars to spas.  The focus of our society is to make sure that you take care of yourself first.  Don’t get me wrong. … Continue reading →

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Generational Passages

Posted on October 29, 2013 by James Gorton

I got a surprise call from my mother last Sunday.  She doesn’t usually call me especially on Sunday in the late afternoon.  She came from the old school where long distance telephone calls cost $1.00/minute.  When she is on the … Continue reading →

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The Little Things of Life

Posted on October 24, 2013 by James Gorton

I was out on the patio having my devotional and Nadine came up to me on the muted orange love seat I was sitting on, reached out her hand and urged me to come with her. I was done with … Continue reading →

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Taking Ownership: Part II

Posted on October 23, 2013 by James Gorton

What does it mean to take ownership for having a personal interactive relationship with the Lord?  This was a question posed by one of my readers as they meditated on my earlier jlog entitled “Ownership To Transformation”.  In this jlog … Continue reading →

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