Category Archives: Problem Solving

Bowling Bargain

Posted on March 10, 2016 by James Gorton

Yesterday I had a full schedule of clients until around 2 pm.  I was  about to pull out of the parking lot when I saw a text come from my wife (be assured I don’t text while I drive).  The … Continue reading →

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Coyote and Geese

Posted on February 24, 2016 by James Gorton

My friend Bill told me a story of his experience playing golf up in Oregon one time that had me laughing in the aisles.  He and 3 other friends were having a grand time on this golf course and were … Continue reading →

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Get Over Yourself

Posted on February 11, 2016 by James Gorton

Nadine and I have a wonderful relationship, but the relationship is not free of conflict.  I can tell you unreservedly that there isn’t a single issue that hasn’t been resolved.  We at this second are free from any disconnect, but … 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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I’ll Never Do It Again

Posted on September 17, 2014 by James Gorton

How many times have you been been in a pickle, a jam, a rock in a hard place, a  real doozy?  No matter what we do we can’t move away from the problem we are facing.  We try every logical … Continue reading →

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I’ll never forget speaking in Pennsylvania a few years ago.  I flew into University Park Airport in State College, Penn on Friday afternoon.  It was a very small airport located next to Penn State University, but the closest airport to … Continue reading →

Posted on August 19, 2014 by James Gorton | Leave a comment

Process of Forgiveness: Part II–Consequences of Choices

Posted on August 19, 2014 by James Gorton

I remember being mesmerized by the sight of fire at the age of 5.  I would watch the yellow, red and orange tips of the fire dance around the air and had a hard time taking my eyes off the … Continue reading →

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Process of forgiveness: Part I–Everyone Sins

Posted on June 9, 2014 by James Gorton

We live in a society where taking responsibility for mistakes is becoming obsolete.  How many people go to the courts and admit wrong.  Ninety-five Percent of people showing up before a judge will plead not guilty to what they have … Continue reading →

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We Did Not Inquire Of Him

Posted on June 2, 2014 by James Gorton

David, King of Israel, was known as a man after God’s heart.  Whenever David thought about doing something, he would first inquire of the Lord before taking any steps to fulfill what he had in mind.  Almost all of David’s … Continue reading →

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Building Resentment Part I: The Start

Posted on January 16, 2014 by James Gorton

Have you ever been in a relationship where it seems that resentment between you and another person seems to build over time.  It is always someone you have connection with.  It may be a spouse, or a sibling, or a … Continue reading →

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