Thoughts from the Edges

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  • CALLED ! Are you answering?

    Called by God Pastor Calvin Cook December 19, 2025 Scripture: “But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.’” – Luke 1:30 “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife…” – Matthew 1:20 There is something sacred and humbling about…

  • Is God still Speaking? Are We still Listening?

    IS GOD SPEAKING? Pastor Calvin Cook December 18, 2025 Is God still speaking to us personally? Are we hearing what God is saying? Are we following God’s direction? I believe with all my heart that God is still speaking. Recently, as I’ve walked with people going through some heavy and painful days, I’ve found myself…

  • A Better Way – A Better Presence – The way Forward through it all

    A Better Way A Better Presence Pastor Calvin Cook December 17, 2025 In my nighttime devotions I was drawn to the familiar scripture often referred to in times of trouble from Isaiah 43. “But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: Do not fear, for…

  • JOY IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING –

    Joy in the Midst of Suffering Pastor Calvin Cook, December 16, 2025 The last few weeks have been a very interesting time for me. From dealing with some of my own physical, mental, and spiritual battles while trying to understand the why, has brought me to the place I and all of us need to…

  • FOUND – What once was lost now is found and there is great rejoicing.

    Found Pastor Calvin Cook December 12, 2025 Here in the Allegheny National Forest, with it’s lake, streams, forest, hills, and valleys, it is not unusual to hear of hunters, backpackers, hikers, wilderness voyagers getting themselves turned around and losing their way. When we hear that someone is missing, there is always that sinking feeling that…

  • Are You and Jesus Buddies – Some thoughts from a real conversation.

    Jesus is My Buddy – Pastor Calvin Cook December 12, 2025 Scripture – John 15:14-15 You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I…

  • 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…