Category Archives: God Relationship

How we change our perspective of our relationship with God

Unwavering Morality

Posted on May 13, 2011 by James Gorton

Friday May 13, 2011 I remember a night when I was on the college baseball team decades ago, and we were driving from the snow covered foothills of northern Colorado to El Paseo, Texas to play some spring baseball games. … Continue reading →

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Opposition to God’s Call: Diversion

Posted on May 7, 2011 by James Gorton

Saturday May 7, 2011 One Saturday I got up and decided to fertilize the orange and grapefruit trees in my back yard. As I went into the kitchen is saw the dishes needed to be put into the dishwasher and … Continue reading →

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Accountability

Posted on April 26, 2011 by James Gorton

Tuesday April 26, 2011 Accountability is a concept that we wrestle with our whole life. We first are confronted with it in our families. When our parents tell us to pick up our toys, we are held accountable for whether … Continue reading →

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Powerful Singers

Posted on April 16, 2011 by James Gorton

Saturday, April 16, 2011 It has been very interesting to think of the ways in which the Lord gained victory for the nation of Israel. In Egypt, He created the frogs, gnats, flies, death of livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, … Continue reading →

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The Healing Process Part IV: Turning

Posted on April 13, 2011 by James Gorton

Wednesday April 11, 2011 It’s an interesting concept that hits me this morning. More of a question I guess. Is it possible to seek the Lord as I jloged about yesterday and at the same time be involved in wicked … Continue reading →

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The Healing Process Part III: Seek

Posted on April 12, 2011 by James Gorton

Tuesday April 11, 2011 The other day I lost my sun glasses. In times past, I would seek out Cynthia or one of the kids to see where they had put my sunglasses. But on this day I could blame … Continue reading →

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The Healing Process Part II: Praying

Posted on April 11, 2011 by James Gorton

Monday April 10, 2011 Once we have humbled ourselves and admit that we can’t do it on our own, we are in the best place to pray. The question is “To whom do we pray to?” There are many gods … Continue reading →

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The Healing Process Part I: Humbling

Posted on April 9, 2011 by James Gorton

Saturday April 9, 2011 In my reading this morning, I came across a profound passage and think I am going to break it down into four parts. God was speaking to the nation of Israel and wanted to bring forgiveness … Continue reading →

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Characteristics of Being in the Wilderness

Posted on April 7, 2011 by James Gorton

Thursday April 7, 2011 In our bible study on Tuesday night we got into a discussion on being in the wilderness. When asked how many had recently experienced the wilderness, all hands were raised. We then began to look at … Continue reading →

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Vacations

Posted on March 24, 2011 by James Gorton

How many of you need a vacation? I know I do. My vacations are typically a week or so in duration a couple of times a year interspersed with some long weekends throughout. Some of you because of your jobs … Continue reading →

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