Thoughts from the Edges

Viewing Life from the Edge while centering on Jesus

  • Where Else Would I Go – still choosing to Walk with Jesus.

    Walking with Jesus Where Else Would I Go? Pastor Calvin Cook August 27, 2026 — Day 33 of 40 “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”— John 6:68 The topic of why we should walk with Jesus recently came up. Why Jesus? Why follow Him? Why keep walking with…

  • Sent to Pray –

    Walking with Jesus Going Where We Did Not Plan to Go Pastor Calvin Cook August 26, 2026 — Day 32 of 40 “After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.” — Luke 10:1 Today is the…

  • SURRENDER – Following Jesus from the Edges

    Walking with Jesus Surrender Pastor Calvin Cook Scripture: “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” — Luke 22:42 I share these words with a great deal of thought and prayer. There has been an over lying theme in this journey of walking with Jesus…

  • Has Following Jesus Become too Routine? How will I walk with Jesus today?

    Walking with Jesus Has Following Jesus Become Too Routine? Pastor Calvin Cook August 24, 2026 – Day 30 of 40 “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” — Luke 9:23 This scripture from this weekends preaching is still lingering with me this morning. Just…

  • Walking Past the Distractions Pastor Calvin CookAugust 20, 2026 — Day 29 of 40 “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”—Proverbs 16:9 Tuesday night, Gail and I enjoyed a simple date night. We did something we both enjoy by attending an auction, had dinner together, and then headed home.…

  • What excuse is keeping me from Following Jesus. A question for all.

    Walking With Jesus What Excuse Is Keeping You From Following Jesus? Pastor Calvin Cook August 18, 2026   — Day 28 of 40 Scripture Focus: Luke 9:57–62 “Still another said, ‘I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.’ Jesus replied, ‘No one who puts a hand to…

  • Walking with Jesus, Not Watching !

    Walking, Not Watching Pastor Calvin Cook August 17, 2026  – Day 27 of 40 Scripture: “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” — Galatians 5:16 Years ago, I was given a picture of three monkeys with the caption: “Three types of people: those who watch things happen, those…

  • Healing on the Inside – A Walk with Jesus for ourselves.

    Walking with Jesus Healing on the Inside Pastor Calvin Cook August 14, 2026 — Day 26 of 40 Scripture: “Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit.” — Ezekiel 18:31 A friend of mine recently shared with me that he had to have surgery on…

  • PRESSED, BUT STILL FOLLOWING JESUS – God’s Way not my Way !

    Walking with Jesus Pressed, But Still Following Pastor Calvin Cook August 13, 2026 — Day 26 of 40 Scripture: “We are hard pressed on every side but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” — 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 There are mornings when you wake up already…

  • Slipping Away With Jesus – Following Jesus from the Edges –

    Walking with Jesus Slipping Away With Jesus Pastor Calvin Cook August 11, 2026  Day 25 of 40 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8–12; John 15:4–5; Mark 1:35 “We are hard pressed on every side but not crushed.”—2 Corinthians 4:8 I first want to apologize for my absence over the last couple days. My absence was certainly not…

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