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Is God Calling You to a Deeper Prayer Life – Thoughts from the Edges –
Is God Calling You to a Deeper Prayer Life –Pastor Calvin Cook –September 24, 2025 “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” Jeremiah 33:3 Is God calling us into a deeper prayer life and better understanding of what prayer is? The…
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In Despair – Cry Out to the Lord – living life, following Jesus, From the Edges.
Crying Out from the DepthsPastor Calvin Cook –September 23, 2025 Scripture: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and You listened to my cry.” — Jonah 2:2 I wasn’t going to do a devotional this morning. Gail and…
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Breaking Up Fallow Ground – What needs to changed in life – for God to be able to move.
Breaking Up Fallow Ground –Pastor Calvin CookSeptember 19, 2025Scripture focus – Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. I was having a conversation with a trusted friend recently in regard to revival, renewal, revitalization of the church, our communities, business, our lives, our families and so…
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What Does Having a Heart for God mean?
What Does It Mean to Have a Heart for God –Pastor Calvin CookSeptember 18, 2025 In the midst of the last couple of weeks I have really been trying to be compassionate through some very tense situations to guard my words. Though attention has been drawn to the Charlie Kirk assassination, the 911 remembrance, school…
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Is God Real? How Can I know? Seeking Jesus from the Edges
How Can I Know God Is Real ?Pastor Calvin CookSeptember 17, 2025 I am going to spend some time over the next couple of days trying to answer some questions both from those who believe, for those who are searching, and for those who are downright opposed to believing in God. I am prayerfully seeking…
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Dealing With Tough Days – Yesterday lasted a week – but Jesus remains !
Dealing with Tough Days Pastor Calvin Cook – September 16, 2025 Yesterday was a tough day. I realized that it was Monday, but it was still a tough day. I really can’t go into many of the details, but it was almost like riding a roller coaster. There were some really highs and lows. I…
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Jesus Found Me ! Did I even know I was lost?
Jesus Found Me –From just plain old Calvin CookSeptember 15, 2025Though this morning’s devotional is coming from a pastor’s heart, I don’t want the Pastor title to get in the way. This is just one struggling believer and follower of Jesus speaking to another or hopefully to one who is searching in life for more.…
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IS DOING OKAY ENOUGH? Thoughts while following Jesus from the Edges.
Doing OK is Not Enough Pastor Calvin Cook September 12, 2025 I realize the anxiety and stress that has been created because of the events of the last couple days. If it is any consolation to you, I’m feeling it as well. With everything that has happened and returning to thoughts of past situations and…
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A TIME TO DO BETTER – Thoughts from the Edges while following Jesus.
A Time to Do Better Is Before a Tragedy Happens From the heart of Pastor Calvin Cook –September 11, 2025 Scripture: “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.” Proverbs 27:12 (NIV) This morning, I have many thoughts. I am thinking about the tragedy of a life…
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A Daily Rhythm – Finishing Well – Thoughts From the Edges while Following Jesus.
Daily Rhythms – Finishing WellSeptember 10, 2025Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. I…
Thoughts from the Edges 