Viewing Life from the Edge while centering on Jesus
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Shelter – a place to run to, a place of rescue!
The Shelter Pastor Calvin Cook December 5, 2025 Nahum 1:7 — “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him.” When we moved to Kane 10 years ago, I was immediately captivated by the Allegheny National Forest, the Kinzua Lake/Dam, and the beauty of living…
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On Them the Light Has Shined – or – Someone Has Turned on the Lights.
On Them the Light Has Shined – Isaiah 9:2 (part 3 – final) Pastor Calvin Cook – December 4, 2025 Isaiah 9:2 — “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…” Have you ever been sleeping in a very dark, quiet room and all of a sudden, you are awaken by the…
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Seeing the Light – Isaiah 9:2 (Part 2)
Have Seen a Great Light – Isaiah 9:2 (Part 2) Pastor Calvin Cook – December 3, 2025 Isaiah 9:2 — “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…” This second morning focusing on Isaiah 9:2 brings me to consider a couple of thoughts about the presence of God. I thought this morning…
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From Darkness Into Light – Isaiah 9:2 – (Part 1)
From Darkness Into Light ( Part 1) Pastor Calvin Cook December 2, 2025 Isaiah 9:2 — “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…” This morning, I am reflecting upon Isaiah 9:2 which is one of the most referred to scriptures during the season of Advent. In today’s early morning hours, I…
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Thoughts from the Edges 