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HE CALLS YOU THE BELOVED REDEEMED – Yielding in the midst of a life of despair.
He Calls You the Beloved Redeemed Pastor Calvin Cook October 24, 2025 “For your Maker is your husband— the Lord of hosts is His name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. For the Lord has called you like a wife deserted and grieved in…
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For the Next Generation – Some thoughts from the Edges while following Jesus –
For the Next GenerationPastor Calvin CookOctober 23, 2025“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace. In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you.” — Isaiah 54:13–14 (NIV)…
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Expand Pastor Calvin Cook October 22, 2025 Scripture: “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.” — Isaiah 54:2 (NIV) In the early morning hours of October 18, 2025 – I was praying through the thoughts I recently shared on the more…
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STRENGTH – What is it? Why does it seem so distant? Thoughts From the Edges.
Strength in the StrugglePastor Calvin Cook,October 21, 2025 Scripture: “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the Lord. — Isaiah 54:17 (NIV) Returning to Isaiah 54 this morning with…
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A Covenant of Restoration – From the Edges with Jesus as guide.
A Covenant of RestorationPastor Calvin Cook –October 20, 2025Scripture: “For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the Lord, who has mercy on you. — Isaiah 54:10 (NLT) I have been awake for several hours…
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Standing Bold – Morning Thoughts From the Edges.
Standing BoldPastor Calvin CookOctober 17, 2025 “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 (NIV) The words stopped me in my tracks and drew me into a time of holy reconciliation for myself. The words I heard were after a woman had…
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When You Feel Alone – Thoughts from the Edges while following Jesus.
When You Feel AlonePastor Calvin CookOctober 16, 2025Scripture: “Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.” — Psalm 25:16 (NIV) One of the faith issues I constantly hear from people I talk to of all ages – is that of loneliness. It seems to be lingering always in very…
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The Needful Thing – Sitting at the Feet of Jesus – Following Jesus From the Edges
Sitting at the Feet of JesusIn Reflection – Pastor Calvin CookOctober 14, 2025 38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. 40…
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Where would I be, If I Wasn’t Where I AM – Discerning direction, call, and purpose.
Where Would I Be If I Wasn’t Where I AmFrom Prayer and Reflection by Pastor Calvin CookOctober 13, 2025 The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.” Psalm 138:8 Have you ever looked around at where you are in life and wondered, “How did I end up here?”…
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Eating What Has Been Served ! Even When You don’t like it.
Eating What Has Been Served. Pastor Calvin Cook October 10, 2025 “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4 I remember many times at home at supper time that there was food on the table that I didn’t like or particularly care…
Thoughts from the Edges 