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Quiet Time Blessings
by Eugene E Cherrington
Brief devotional thoughts by Gene Cherrington that focus on the many blessings God has given us.
Episodes
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Cool Water and Tasty Conversation
Reflecting on past conversations leads me to thinking abouthow my participation affects the outcome. The book of Proverbs helps me sort things out.
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Tired Hands and Weak Knees
Being tired and hurting from getting back to working outside reminds me of an important Bible passage and also a poem that have always meant a lot to me.
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An Unshakable Kingdom
In times of political turmoil, God's Word gives us a message intended to bring us to a place of peace.
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Even If Nothing is OK
Thinking about what to do when the political world gets me all stirred up brought me back to some vital spiritual basics which has really helped me. I pray it will be useful to you too.
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It IS Me!
Golf and guitars help me to understand a familiar passage of Scripture in a new way.
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Casting Cares
The memory of a plaque on the wall reminds me that Jesus really does care about the things that trouble me.
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Does God Watch Football?
Watching myself watching football leads me to some searching questions about God, the game and life in general.
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When You Are Old and Gray
Some of my frustrations with getting older and more confused were eased by reconnecting with a passage from the writings of Isaiah, written a long time ago.
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Use Your Ox and Keep It Too
Reflecting on the use and care of an ox brings me back to a very useful principle that Jesus taught.
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An Old Plow and a New Hip
There is a right time for everything.
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Wanderer Home, Part Two
How I first learned that there are more ways to wander off than not paying attention while riding your tricycle, and how this discovery changed the course of my life.
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Wanderer Home, Part One
We all tend to wander from time to time. Today I am remembering one of my first wandering traumas and what I learned from it.
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Where No One has Gone Before
What do we do when there are no old paths to follow? How do we trust God for an unknown future?
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The Old Paths
Words from an old prophet about an old path bring back an old memory that makes me smile. Note: the final Scripture reference should be Jeremiah 31:21 (not 32:21 ).
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The Duckling and the Sense of Duty
Remembering a poster that used to hang on my office wall helps to renew my courage to press on.
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Powerful Silence
Reading Psalm 62 causes me to consider the value of silence in the process of hearing from God.
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Paraphrase
A new twist on an old favorite verse makes me stop and think.
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New Year - Blank Calendar
The daunting stare of a blank calendar at the beginning of a new year makes me wonder what lies ahead.
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A Safe Haven in the Storm
When we find ourselves in the middle of one of life's storms, God stations a lighthouse in just the right spot to illuminate the path to safety.
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Be Alert
I am reminded that even when things are especially calm and pleasant it is still important to keep my wits about me and be aware of my surroundings.
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Stay Calm and Trust Jesus
A simple message on a frustrating day brings peace to my heart.
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Not Just Some Random Kid
Overhearing a preschooler's comment leads me to some soul-searching and a deeper revelation of God's deep love for us.
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Watch Out for the Squishers
There is always someone trying to press us into their mold. Here are some practical tips for avoiding the mold and the molders.
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The Shepherd, the Sheep and Santa
Jesus' parable of the Good Shepherd brings back a memory of a time when our children were home alone and a stranger showed up at the door.
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How to Make a Shepherd Smile
Reflecting on a church picnic brings a Bible blessing to life for me. It showed me something important about what it is that causes our Great Shepherd to smile.
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He Carries Us Along
A Psalm of David that reminds me how daily and how personal God's care is for us leads me to a childhood memory from the canyons of Southern California.
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Pass It On!
Remembering Isa Arthur encourages me to keep on passing it on.
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Call Roadside Assistance
George Beverly Shea and a flat tire remind me of an important principle.
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The Value of Vultures
Contemplating the life of the vulture leads me to some serious questions about myself.
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A Vulture Got the Padre!
This is an incident that shows how my smug assumptions had a significant natural consequence.
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And Your Old Men Will Dream Dreams
Summer Camp can have a huge and lasting impact on a young person. Here is my story.
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It's Garbage Day!
There are some things God has chosen NOT to remember.
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Wearin' Grandpa's Shoozies
A look at the health app on my phone leads me down a path that causes me to consider my steps in more ways than one.
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Mud on Micah Flats
This is the story of getting our new home down the mountain during a North Idaho winter.
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The Problem with Mud Doughnuts
What I learned about God's forgiveness from making mud doughnuts.
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Beyond the Big Mud Puddle
Gene thinks about other life lessons learned from the experience of the Big Mud Puddle
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The Big Mud Puddle
Gene talks about walking through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
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Being Comfortable With Complexity
In this episode we consider a path that can lead to peace in the discussion of complicated issues.
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An Old Man and a Toadstool
An old man shows me something I have never forgotten
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You and I as Serious Seekers
We consider practical ways that we can become seekers who are just as serious about our search as those wise men of long ago.
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Serious Seekers
What the visit of the wise men tells us about being serious seekers
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Aching Bodies and Joyful Spirits
Aches, pains and forgetfulness cannot keep God from renewing our spirits.
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From the Psalm to the Manger
A verse from the Psalms causes me to meditate on the manger scene and all that it means
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Trailer for Bite-sized Blessings
Introduction to Gene Cherrington and the whole idea of Bite-sized Blessings
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Brief devotional thoughts by Gene Cherrington that focus on the many blessings God has given us.
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Eugene E Cherrington
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