Thoughts from the Edges

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  • Living at the Crossroads – A return to the Ordinary – Following Jesus From the Edges.

    Living at the Crossroads –July 17, 2025From the heart of Pastor Calvin Cook Scripture – Jeremiah 6:16 – This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you…

  • Faith in the Ordinary – A new series of Devotionals From the Edges.

    Beginning a new series of devotionals today based on Living Life in the Ordinary. Our life seems to be so focused on the highs and the main points of life. In these times we are either completely focused on God and love God or in the lows distanced from God at times even mad at…

  • The PRAYED and ANSWERED DANGEROUS PRAYER – I want you to intervene in everything.

    PRAYED and ANSWERED DANGEROUS PRAYER July 15, 2025 Scripture – John 14:26 26 But the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will help you remember…

  • Highs and Lows – Dealing with it – From the Edges

    Highs and Lows – God Is There Through It All Pastor Calvin Cook – July 14, 2025 Scripture: “If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.” — Psalm 139:8 (NIV) Again please be reminded these devotions are written to myself in my…

  • PAUSED or STALLED – There is a difference !

    Stalled – Part 3“Pause or Stalled?”July 10, 2025Scripture: “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 (NIV) Over the past few days, I’ve felt the Holy Spirit stirring my heart around this idea of being stalled—not in the mechanical sense, but in the spiritual one. And I’ve been reminded that any separation…

  • STALLED AGAIN – A reflection on being stalled in our Faith Journey –

    STALLED – Part 2July 9, 2025Scripture: “He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” — Psalm 40:2 (NIV) One of my first cars was a Dodge Omni with a standard transmission and a 3-speed…

  • STALLED – A look at where we are in our faith journey.

    Stalled Scripture –  “The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:8 One of the first memories I have of a car was a Rambler that…

  • What Matters Most – A morning devotional From the Edges !

    Remembering What Matters Most Pastor Calvin Cook July 7, 2025 Scripture: Colossians 2:6–7 (NIV) — “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” My schedule every day is…

  • Freedom

    Some Thoughts on FreedomPastor Calvin CookJuly 4, 2025 “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 As we celebrate Independence Day, we pause to thank God for the freedoms we enjoy in this country—freedom to…

  • What is Leading You ? Being Led by the Spirit.

    Led by the Spirit – Pastor Calvin Cook – July 3, 2025 “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing! He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul, He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake” Psalm 23:1-3  (NIV) We know it…