Thoughts from the Edges

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  • A CALL to PRAYER – Following Jesus from the Edges

    Following Jesus From the Edges – A CALL TO PRAYER Pastor Calvin Cook May 7, 2026 1 Timothy 2:1-4  I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness…

  • Left Behind – Thoughts on not missing what God is about to do.

    Following Jesus From the EdgesLEFT BEHINDReleased May 6, 2026Pastor Calvin Cook Scripture Focus: Acts 1:9–14; Acts 2:1–4 “Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet… and when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying… These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication…” – Acts…

  • UNWRITTEN PAGES – Recognizing Jesus from the edges of my life.

    Following Jesus From the Edges UNWRITTEN PAGES Pastor Calvin Cook May 4, 2026 Scripture: “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.”   John 21:25 (NIV) Over the last couple days,…

  • Thoughts on SURRENDER – (Part 2 – Following Jesus From the Edges

    Following Jesus From the Edges THOUGHTS ON THE PRACTICE OF SURRENDER (PART 2) Pastor Calvin Cook May 1, 2026 Back to sharing some thoughts on surrender this morning. I am thankful for those who commented on yesterday’s devotional. I appreciate those who have entrusted me with praying for and with them and those likewise who…

  • SURRENDER – How do we practice Surrender – Following Jesus From the Edges.

    Following Jesus From the Edges THOUGHTS ON THE PRACTICE OF SURRENDER Pastor Calvin Cook April 30, 2026 Following Jesus—especially in the world we live in, the temptations, the distractions, the feeling of loneliness is so very hard. There I said it out loud and publicly. Maybe it is something you have been wanting to say…

  • Some Thoughts On Hearing From God – Following Jesus From the Edges.

    Following Jesus From the EdgesSOME THOUGHTS ON HEARING FROM GODPastor Calvin CookApril 29, 2026 “Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” John 8:47 Last night as I was getting ready for bed, I stepped into my room where I have…

  • REPLACING PAIN AND HURT WITH GOD’S GRACE

    Replacing Pain and Hurt with the Grace of God – Following Jesus From the Edges – Pastor Calvin Cook April 28, 2026 Sharing these thoughts for those who are dealing with pain and hurt. I know what it is like, I not only see it in other’s situations I deal with it myself. The loss…

  • Are You Hearing God or Just the Noise

    FOLLOWING JESUS FROM THE EDGESARE YOU HEARING GOD… OR JUST THE NOISE? Pastor Calvin Cook April 27,2026 Scripture: “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” — John 10:27 Everything is different this morning. Gill and I are away overnight and when I reached for my computer this morning to…

  • God’s Will

    Been struggling a bit with God’s will. Not just for me, but for others, the church, communities, and our nation.Hearing that call to a Jesus centered life against self seems to keep us in constant termoil.While praying this morning I read a weekly letter from Bishop Jeff Greenway. The closing sentence really spoke to my…

  • GET OUT OF THE BOAT – Are you ready? Are you willing?

    FOLLOWING JESUS FROM THE EDGES GET OUT OF THE BOAT Pastor Calvin Cook April 23, 2026 Scripture: Matthew 14:22–33 There are moments in life when Jesus doesn’t just call us to believe…He calls us to step. Most of those steps are not comfortable because it makes us uncomfortable many times to our standards and the…