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The Day After – Now What? A Morning Devotional for the day after Easter.
The Day After Easter – Don’t Forget RedemptionPastor Calvin Cook –April 21, 2025 Scripture: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” – Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) Easter Sunday was awesome! It was filled with hope, hallelujahs, and…
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What Do We Do with the Day after Easter
The Day After Easter – Don’t Forget RedemptionPastor Calvin Cook –April 21, 2025 Scripture: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” – Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) Easter Sunday was awesome! It was filled with hope, hallelujahs, and…
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RUNNING TO THE RESURRECTION – Finding Jesus – Happy Easter
Running to the Resurrection Pastor Calvin Cook Easter Morning. April 20,2025 Scripture: John 20:3-8 (NIV) “So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first… He saw the strips of linen lying there… Finally the other disciple, who had reached the…
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“IT IS FINISHED” Is it really? A Saturday Devotional before Easter
“It Is Finished” Pastor Calvin Cook – Silent Saturday, April 19, 2025 Scripture focus: “When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” — John 19:30 (ESV) “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a…
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Feeling Deserted – But We are Never Forsaken – A Good Friday Devotional
Good Friday Devotional: “Deserted—but Not Forsaken” Pastor Calvin Cook Scripture: Isaiah 43:2, Matthew 26:36-45, Matthew 27:46, John 19:30 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”…
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Pausing in the Upper Room – A Devotional for the Thursday of Holy Week.
PAUSING IN THE UPPER ROOM Pastor Calvin Cook April 17, 2025 Isaiah 43:25, God speaks of forgiving transgressions for His own sake, which is also reflected in the Last Supper, where Jesus’ blood is poured out for the forgiveness of sins: “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake,…
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What Is Jesus Leading You To? A Morning Devotional to move into the New Thing God is Doing in Your Life.
What is Jesus Leading You ToPastor Calvin CookApril 16, 2025 Key Verse: “Your transgressions I will blot out.” (Isaiah 43:25) This morning, I am asking the question “What is Jesus Leading Me To?” I hope it is a question that you will seriously ask yourself, not just for a moment or a season, but through…
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Jesus is Doing It Again – Do you perceive It? Some morning thoughts from Pastor Calvin
Jesus, Doing It Again Pastor Calvin Cook April 15, 2025 Key Verse: “I will not remember your sins.” (Isaiah 43:25) This morning – the first praise and worship song I heard was Elevation Worship’s song “Do It Again”. The words from the song “I see you moving mountains”,” you made a way, when there was…
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Is Redemption the Problem? Seeking answers for Renewal and Restoration? A Devotional from Isaiah 43.
Is Redemption the ProblemPastor Calvin CookApril 14, 2025 Key Verse: “You have burdened me with your sins.” (Isaiah 43:24) Following up on the devotional from Friday in regard to redemption, I have experienced some conversations both in favor and disfavor on the thought of redemption. How it happens, when it happens, if it happens, and…
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As We Prepare for Palm Sunday, Think on This
Scripture Reading:“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.”— Matthew 23:37 (NIV) Reflection:Palm Sunday is often celebrated with waving palm branches, joyful songs, and declarations of…
Thoughts from the Edges 