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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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In Heaven

Posted on March 19, 2011 by James Gorton

Saturday 19, 2011 Yesterday, I decided to take some time for myself. I packed up the truck put Monty, my–well Victoria’s Cavalier King Charles dog, in the truck, made some sandwiches, slipped in a couple of apples, and headed north … 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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Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk

Posted on March 15, 2011 by James Gorton

Tuesday March 15, 2011 How many of you reading my jlog today have heard the saying “Don’t cry over spilled milk”. It’s not used much any more like the saying I sometimes use in my counseling “one swallow doesn’t make … 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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Strong Enough

Posted on March 9, 2011 by James Gorton

Wednesday March 9, 2011 A pattern has emerged as I have read through the Old Testament this year. This pattern involves God’s ability to take care of Himself and to be victorious without our help. Jericho is a prime example … Continue reading →

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Tough Times Need a Healthy Perspective

Posted on March 7, 2011 by James Gorton

Monday March 7, 2011 We live in some very tough times in our economy. It seems that frequently I hear of a friend of mine or someone else having to move out of their house or sell their belongings. People … Continue reading →

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Hard Days

Posted on March 4, 2011 by James Gorton

Friday, March 4, 2011 Today is a hard day. We’ve all had them. It may be a conflict that hasn’t been resolved causing much angst that colors everything that you do that day. It may be a job that was … Continue reading →

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One Sword

Posted on March 3, 2011 by James Gorton

Thursday, March 3, 2011 There are a lot of wonderful stories in the old testament that I am familiar with and I am sure you have heard over the years. David and Goliath! Jonah and the whale! The Red Sea … 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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