Thoughts from the Edges

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  • Seeking –

    Following Jesus from the Edges – Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Pastor Calvin Cook With so many things on my list to pray about this morning – I just felt an overwhelming need to do what moments of surrender must look like – truly surrendering.  The words of Psalm 27:8 “My heart says of you, “seek…

  • Standing at the Crossroads – Following Jesus from the Edges –

    Following Jesus from the Edges Standing at the Crossroads Pastor Calvin Cook June 29, 2026 I’m not even sure if I know where to begin this morning. My heart and mind is racing in so many directions and early morning sleep has turned into listening, guidance and focus that which is of God – the…

  • With A Holy Boldness

    Following Jesus from the Edges With a Holy Boldness Pastor Calvin Cook June 24, 2026 “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” Acts 4:31 I have been praying for a long time for a holy…

  • HAVING BEEN WITH JESUS – Following Jesus from the Edges.

    Having Been With Jesus Following Jesus from the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook June 23, 2026 Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled ordinary men they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. This morning as I read this verse…

  • HAVE YOU BEEN TO CHURCH or HAVE YOU BEEN WITH JESUS. Following Jesus from the Edges.

    Have You Been to Church or Have You Been with Jesus? Pastor Calvin Cook Following Jesus from the Edges June 22, 2026 We are going to spend some time over the next few days in Acts 4. I am convinced this chapter of the Acts of the Apostles takes us from being casual observers of…

  • Following Jesus Instead of………. What does it look like for you?

    Following Jesus Instead Of… Pastor Calvin CookJune 19, 2026 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” — John 8:12 Here is the scene I would like us to consider today. According…

  • Scriptural Reality Check – A personal self-diagnosis. Following Jesus from the Edges.

    Scriptural Reality Check Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin J. Cook June 18, 2026 Scripture: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22 Yesterday was a full day with a variety of meetings, conversations, and focus on different situations and aspects of ministry, life,…

  • The Place We Are Called to Be – Following Jesus from the Edges.

    The Place We Are Called to Be Pastor Calvin CookJune 17, 2026 Scripture: “The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.’” — Genesis 12:1 Earlier this week I reflected on Genesis 12 and God’s call to Abram. As I…

  • The Same Jesus – Seek Him – Know Him – Serve Him.

    The Same Jesus Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook June 16, 2026 “By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong.” — Acts 3:16 Imagine the scene. Just moments before, a man who had been lame from birth was sitting at the temple gate begging…

  • DON’T MISS GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU : Following Jesus from the Edges.

    Following Jesus from the Edges DON’T MISS GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU Pastor Calvin Cook June 15, 2026 “The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I…