Tag: bible
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REMEMBER ME – And never forget – Following Jesus From the Edges.
Following Jesus From the Edges Remember Me Pastor Calvin Cook May 27, 2026 Scripture Focus: Luke 22:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 “And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is My body given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’” — Luke 22:19 I have taken a…
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Receive the Holy Spirit – Not an Option – A Direction From Jesus –
Following Jesus From the Edges THE JESUS NO – OPTION Devotionals – Part 6 Receive the Holy Spirit Pastor Calvin Cook May 22, 2026 Scripture Focus: John 20:19-22; Acts 1:4-8; Acts 2:1-4 “And with that He breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’” — John 20:22 As I continue reflecting on the “no-option”…
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FOLLOW – The Call of Jesus to all Followers – Following Jesus from the Edges.
Following Jesus From the Edges IT WASN’T AN OPTION – Part 5 Follow Pastor Calvin Cook May 21, 2026 Scripture Focus: Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed Him. — Matthew 4:19-20 This morning with…
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THE NO-OPTION PRAYER – Following Jesus From the Edges.
Following Jesus From the Edges –The No – Option Prayer –Pastor Calvin CookMay 20, 2026 “This, then, is how you should pray:” Matthew 6:9 A (NIV) I struggle with prayer. Not the purpose of prayer or the need to pray but more so of the position we should take in our prayers. What should be…
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THEREFORE – Is going an option? Following Jesus from the Edges
Following Jesus From the Edges Therefore Pastor Calvin Cook May 19, 2026 I feel this morning there is so much I want to share with you, but in sharing, I am very cautiously affirming what the Holy Spirit desires me to share or has the me in me tried to micro manage what I want…
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Where Did Jesus Go? What Do We Do? Questions while Following Jesus from the Edges.
Following Jesus From the Edges WHERE DID HE GO? WHAT DO WE DO? Pastor Calvin Cook May 15, 2026 Scripture Focus: Acts 1:3–9 There are moments in life when everything changes in an instant. A loved one passes away. A child leaves home. A certain season ends. A door closes. A new calling begins. And…
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Ascension Today. Seeking to follow Jesus from the Edges –
Following Jesus From the Edges – Pastor Calvin Cook May 14, 2026 Everyday Ascension Today is the day of Ascension. So, if you pull out your calendar and count it is 40 days since Resurrection Sunday. What has happened in your life in these last 40 days. What have you learned from Jesus’s presence, teaching,…
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The Option of God – Thoughts while Following Jesus From the Edges
Following Jesus From the Edges The Option of God Pastor Calvin Cook May 12, 2026 Scripture – For God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (from memory) Good Morning – it is a brand-new day full…
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WILL PRAYING BE ENOUGH? Thoughts on Praying from the Edges –
Following Jesus From the Edges WILL PRAYING BE ENOUGH? Pastor Calvin Cook May 8, 2026 Scripture Focus: James 5:16; Luke 22:39–46 This morning I am still glowing in the feeling of the Holy Spirit coming upon our community and world because of the National Day of Prayer. In its 75th Anniversary our nation comes together…
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A CALL to PRAYER – Following Jesus from the Edges
Following Jesus From the Edges – A CALL TO PRAYER Pastor Calvin Cook May 7, 2026 1 Timothy 2:1-4 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness…
Thoughts from the Edges 