Thoughts from the Edges

Viewing Life from the Edge while centering on Jesus

  • Walking with Jesus – Lessons from a Dog and a Cat.

    Walking with Jesus: Lessons from a Dog and a Cat Pastor Calvin Cook July 11, 2026 I have had many pets throughout my life, but two stand out. The first was a dog named Jetta. Jetta was a beautiful Kerry Blue Terrier. She was a show dog—a champion. She completed her championship and earned permanent…

  • Walking with Jesus –

    Walking with Jesus Pastor Calvin CookJuly 10, 2026 Scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5–6 Today begins a new series of devotionals focused on what it truly means to…

  • The Nagging of Necessary Change – Following Jesus from the Edges.

    The Nagging of Necessary Change Pastor Calvin Cook July 7, 2026 Scripture: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 There are seasons when something simply won’t leave us alone. I’m thinking this morning of the difference between nudges and nagging. The…

  • STAYING TRUE WHEN EVERYTHING IS CHANGING – Following Jesus From the Edges.

    Following Jesus from the Edges Staying True When Everything Around You Is Changing Pastor Calvin Cook July 6, 2026 Press Pause. Amidst a busy weekend, schedule, and things that needed crossed off the to do list, I pressed pause. Didn’t realize I was doing it but thankful I gave in to something that I encourage…

  • A QUIET MOMENT OF SURRENDER – Following Jesus from the Edges.

    Quiet Surrender Pastor Calvin Cook July 3, 2026 The last few weeks have been a ride through life with many blessings and the feeling of a few defeats. I have many things that I am processing and seeking to experience God’s goodness and provision in the midst of them. After several worship experiences here in…

  • JESUS SAVES –

    Jesus Saves Pastor Calvin Cook July 2, 2026 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 There are two simple words that have echoed through generations of believers, appeared on church signs, been painted on barns,…

  • Seek First –

    Following Jesus From the Edges Seek First Pastor Calvin Cook July 1, 2026 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”Matthew 6:33 As I shared yesterday morning of the call back to finding that place of sanctuary. Today as I try to keep that…

  • 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…

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