Viewing Life from the Edge while centering on Jesus
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Jesus is Doing It Again – Do you perceive It? Some morning thoughts from Pastor Calvin
Jesus, Doing It Again Pastor Calvin Cook April 15, 2025 Key Verse: “I will not remember your sins.” (Isaiah 43:25) This morning – the first praise and worship song I heard was Elevation Worship’s song “Do It Again”. The words from the song “I see you moving mountains”,” you made a way, when there was…
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Is Redemption the Problem? Seeking answers for Renewal and Restoration? A Devotional from Isaiah 43.
Is Redemption the ProblemPastor Calvin CookApril 14, 2025 Key Verse: “You have burdened me with your sins.” (Isaiah 43:24) Following up on the devotional from Friday in regard to redemption, I have experienced some conversations both in favor and disfavor on the thought of redemption. How it happens, when it happens, if it happens, and…
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As We Prepare for Palm Sunday, Think on This
Scripture Reading:“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.”— Matthew 23:37 (NIV) Reflection:Palm Sunday is often celebrated with waving palm branches, joyful songs, and declarations of…
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Redemption for God’s Glory – Being the image of Christ in tough times.
Redemption for God’s Glory Pastor Calvin Cook, April 11, 2025 Key Verse: “I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake.” (Isaiah 43:25) There recently was some conversation either in Bible Study or a recent sermon about the identity of Christ or taking on the identity of Christ. This morning I’m…
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When the Way is Hard – a personal glimpse into struggle and feeling overwhelmed !
When the Way Is HardPastor Calvin CookApril 10, 2025 Isaiah 43:2 (NIV) “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” I…
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The Expectancy – Hope for the New Thing that God is doing !
The ExpectancyPastor Calvin CookApril 9, 2025 Key Verse: “Behold, I am doing a new thing.” — Isaiah 43:19 We hope for and have hope for many things. But seriously do we believe that some of the things we are hoping for will ever happen. Some time ago I had a conversation with a few people…
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God’s Glory Revealed A devotional to draw us closer!
GOD’S GLORY REVEALED Devotional by Pastor Calvin Cook April 8, 2024 “The people whom I formed for myself that they might declare my praise.– Isaiah 43:21 Lately, I’ve been asking myself a hard question: Am I truly living for God’s glory—or just saying that I am? I’ve written the words “It’s all for God’s glory”…
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Rivers in the Desert. Devotion From the Edges of Despair.
Rivers in the Desert Pastor Calvin Cook April 7, 2025 Key Verse :“I will make rivers in the desert.” – Isaiah 43:19 (NLT) As a child, I was always intrigued by the idea of mirages. I remember watching movies where weary travelers, lost in the desert, would stumble toward what looked like a sparkling oasis—only…
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Nothing Left ? Think again. A Morning Devotional from Isaiah 43
When We Have Nothing LeftPastor Calvin Cook –April 4, 2025 I was thinking this morning, how truly blessed I have been in my life. I have food to eat, a place to sleep, an income, I have been afforded many luxuries and privileges that others in the world have had to learn to survive without.…
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SETTING GOALS – Forgetting the former things that hold us prisoner – Devotions from the Edges
Set Goals – Forget the Former Things Pastor Calvin Cook April 3, 2025 Scripture: Isaiah 43:18 – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” In our journey of life, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s already happened—whether it’s past mistakes, missed opportunities, or even past successes. These things shape us,…
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