Category Archives: God Relationship

How we change our perspective of our relationship with God

Nevertheless, a Detour

Posted on March 23, 2011 by James Gorton

Wednesday March 23, 2011 Have you ever had a desire that was so tempting in your life that you were willing to do anything to fulfill that desire? It may have been a car that you had your heart set … Continue reading →

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An Amazing Man

Posted on March 22, 2011 by James Gorton

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 If God came to you and said that he would give you one wish, what wish might that be? What would be your request? Would it be that God brings about the best marriage you could … Continue reading →

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Staying Power

Posted on March 18, 2011 by James Gorton

Friday March 18, 2011 There was a deodorant advertisement a few years ago that had the slogan “the deodorant with staying power.” It was supposed to continue covering your body odor throughout the day and not leave you. When I … Continue reading →

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He Who Hesitates

Posted on March 16, 2011 by James Gorton

Wednesday March 16, 2011 It’s a very old saying, he who hesitates is lost. I did some research and found that the earliest use of this proverb was used by Joseph Addison, an English essayist and poet, in the play … Continue reading →

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Up up and Away

Posted on March 14, 2011 by James Gorton

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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Thirty Years Old

Posted on March 8, 2011 by James Gorton

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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Who Am I

Posted on February 28, 2011 by James Gorton

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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Hancock

Posted on February 24, 2011 by James Gorton

Friday, February 25, 2011 Tonight after supper, Carter and I had some father/son time by watching a movie I had never watched. He had an assignment for school to put advertisements into one of five categories so the students would … Continue reading →

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Doing Your Own Thing–Part II

Posted on February 22, 2011 by James Gorton

Tuesday February 22, 2011 This jlog is a continuation of yesterday’s regarding the phrase “Everyone did what they saw fit.” in Part II I want to look at the effects of a society that has the mindset of doing whatever … Continue reading →

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Reject in Charge

Posted on February 17, 2011 by James Gorton

Thursday, February 17, 2011 How many of you have experienced rejection in your life?  How about wanting a job and the answer was, “We have already filled that position with someone else.” How many of you have been turned down … Continue reading →

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