Category Archives: Personal mastery

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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Unbelieving Family

Posted on October 28, 2013 by James Gorton

Have you ever experienced a lack of support from your family or friends for something what was really important to you?  It may be a promotional that you received and no one came to support you.  It may have been … Continue reading →

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Problems To Opportunities

Posted on October 25, 2013 by James Gorton

What happens for you when you are confronted with a problem of life?  Do you stuff it and hope that it goes away?  Do you run from your problems and let someone else handle the problem?  Do you find ways … 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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Self Glorification?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by James Gorton

Friday October 28, 2011 When I was a little boy I dreamed about playing professional baseball when I grew up. I was playing baseball as soon as I could walk and throw a ball. I still remember my dad coaching … Continue reading →

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Choosing Not To Defile Oneself

Posted on October 27, 2011 by James Gorton

Thursday October 27, 2011 If there was one word that would describe young people today I would use the word entitlement. They feel that they deserve to get everything that their parents have worked a lifetime to get. They want … Continue reading →

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River Of Life Part IV: Fruit

Posted on October 26, 2011 by James Gorton

Wednesday October 26, 2011 The Tippicanoe River in Illinois was a very beautiful river with all kinds of trees growing on it’s banks. The trees’ roots were growing along the river to gain water from the river in order to … Continue reading →

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