Category Archives: Relationships in General

Principles that could be applied across the spectrum of relationships

Seven Things God Hates

Posted on July 27, 2011 by James Gorton

Wednesday July 27, 2011 It would seem that the title of this jlog is contrary to the very nature of who God is. God is love and God loves everyone. The most quoted verse in John 3:16 says that God … Continue reading →

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God Sees Everything

Posted on July 26, 2011 by James Gorton

Tuesday July 26, 2011 The title of this morning’s jlog is pretty self explanatory. I was reading in Proverbs this morning and Solomon makes this statement, “For your ways are in full view of the lord, and he examines all … Continue reading →

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Father and Mother

Posted on July 21, 2011 by James Gorton

Thursday July 21, 2011 This morning I am reflecting on my birthday that just came and went. It started early in the morning when I had-no chose-to get up and take my friend and her son to the airport at … Continue reading →

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Undivided Heart

Posted on June 30, 2011 by James Gorton

Thursday June 30, 2021 We live in a very busy world. There are basically two kinds of people who operate in this world–one ring circus type people who can only do one thing at a time and multiple ring people … Continue reading →

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Silence, A Powerful Tool

Posted on June 27, 2011 by James Gorton

Monday June 27, 2011 Silence is a powerful tool. We begin to squirm when we are in the presence of company and there is a lull in the conversation, especially when we are with new friends and there is silence. … Continue reading →

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Friendship Gone Sour

Posted on June 24, 2011 by James Gorton

Friday June 24, 2011 Friendships are wonderful. They bring support when you are going through the rials of life. They bring laughter to situations that need humor. Friendships bring a listening ear when we need to vent. Phone calls from … Continue reading →

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Family Ties

Posted on June 18, 2011 by James Gorton

Saturday June 18, 2011 On Thursday morning, I got on a plane to Colorado to pick up my son Carter who was finishing lacrosse camp at Air Force Academy and spend the weekend with my family. I had lined up … Continue reading →

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Do Not Walk, Stand, Nor Sit

Posted on June 6, 2011 by James Gorton

June 6, 2011 I have started to read the Psalms and as one might expect the first one is Psalms 1. The theme of this Psalms centers around individuals who want to be blessed. When I think of being blessed … Continue reading →

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Friday June 3, 2011 Many of our relationships are set up as contracts with stipulations. If you do this, I will do that. Whether we know it or not, we often put conditions on our relationships and the interactions that … Continue reading →

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Job, The Shunning Man

Posted on May 24, 2011 by James Gorton

Tuesday May 24, 2011 The fourth quality that the Lord verbalized to satan regarding Job was shunning. “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no-one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God … Continue reading →

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