Thoughts from the Edges

Tag: christianity

  • What Jesus Brought US

    Here Is What the Birth of Jesus Brought Us From the heart of Pastor Calvin Cook December 23, 2025 I have been writing and thinking on this morning’s devotionals. Writing its words in the recesses and for fronts of my very being. It has been almost like a daily exercise of knowing, realizing, accepting and…

  • A Better Way – A Better Presence – The way Forward through it all

    A Better Way A Better Presence Pastor Calvin Cook December 17, 2025 In my nighttime devotions I was drawn to the familiar scripture often referred to in times of trouble from Isaiah 43. “But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: Do not fear, for…

  • JOY IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING –

    Joy in the Midst of Suffering Pastor Calvin Cook, December 16, 2025 The last few weeks have been a very interesting time for me. From dealing with some of my own physical, mental, and spiritual battles while trying to understand the why, has brought me to the place I and all of us need to…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Then Came the Light – Something is Changing – Living Life while Following Jesus from the Edges –

    Then Came the Light Pastor Calvin Cook, December 1, 2025 The calendar page flips over today, it is December. I do not do well this time of the year, when the days grow dreary and there seems to be more darkness than light. I don’t believe we were ever made to thrive in darkness. We…

  • Being Reminded of the Things Left Undone. A Call to Get it together.

    Being Reminded of the Things Left Undone Advent Calls Us to Get It Together Pastor Calvin Cook – November 28, 2025 Scripture: “And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night…