Thoughts from the Edges

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  • A Holy Reminder in the Snow – Thoughts From the Edges –

    A Holy Reminder in the Snow Daily Devotional – Pastor Calvin Cook December 11, 2025 Scripture: “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet,    they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.19 If you are willing and…

  • What is Your Help in times of Trouble?

    A Very Present Help Pastor Calvin Cook December 10, 2025 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (NIV) The last couple of weeks have been deep heart wrenching times of ministry. Not just by being a Pastor but being a friend. Loosing people to death, visiting and sitting…

  • Restore Me – God’s Healing GracePastor Calvin CookDecember 9, 2025Scripture:“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” — Psalm 23:3“‘For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal,’ declares the Lord.” — Jeremiah 30:17 This morning my heart is turned toward those who need…

  • THE IF and THEN of PRAYER – Finding HOPE In the Edges of Life –

    The If and Then of Prayer Pastor Calvin Cook December 8, 2025 Based on 2 Chronicles 7:14 There is some excitement and reluctance in sharing these thoughts this morning in regard to relationship with God especially prayer. But through the Holy Spirit’s prompting, I am willing to go and follow where the Holy Spirit is…

  • The Shelter – a place to run to, a place of rescue!

    The Shelter Pastor Calvin Cook December 5, 2025 Nahum 1:7 — “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him.” When we moved to Kane 10 years ago, I was immediately captivated by the Allegheny National Forest, the Kinzua Lake/Dam, and the beauty of living…

  • On Them the Light Has Shined – or – Someone Has Turned on the Lights.

     On Them the Light Has Shined – Isaiah 9:2 (part 3 – final) Pastor Calvin Cook – December 4, 2025 Isaiah 9:2 — “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…” Have you ever been sleeping in a very dark, quiet room and all of a sudden, you are awaken by the…

  • Seeing the Light – Isaiah 9:2 (Part 2)

    Have Seen a Great Light – Isaiah 9:2 (Part 2) Pastor Calvin Cook – December 3, 2025 Isaiah 9:2 — “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…” This second morning focusing on Isaiah 9:2 brings me to consider a couple of thoughts about the presence of God. I thought this morning…

  • From Darkness Into Light – Isaiah 9:2 – (Part 1)

    From Darkness Into Light  ( Part 1) Pastor Calvin Cook December 2, 2025 Isaiah 9:2 — “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…” This morning, I am reflecting upon Isaiah 9:2 which is one of the most referred to scriptures during the season of Advent. In today’s early morning hours, I…

  • Then Came the Light – Something is Changing – Living Life while Following Jesus from the Edges –

    Then Came the Light Pastor Calvin Cook, December 1, 2025 The calendar page flips over today, it is December. I do not do well this time of the year, when the days grow dreary and there seems to be more darkness than light. I don’t believe we were ever made to thrive in darkness. We…

  • Being Reminded of the Things Left Undone. A Call to Get it together.

    Being Reminded of the Things Left Undone Advent Calls Us to Get It Together Pastor Calvin Cook – November 28, 2025 Scripture: “And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night…