Tag: christianity
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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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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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Left Behind – Thoughts on not missing what God is about to do.
Following Jesus From the EdgesLEFT BEHINDReleased May 6, 2026Pastor Calvin Cook Scripture Focus: Acts 1:9–14; Acts 2:1–4 “Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet… and when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying… These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication…” – Acts…
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UNWRITTEN PAGES – Recognizing Jesus from the edges of my life.
Following Jesus From the Edges UNWRITTEN PAGES Pastor Calvin Cook May 4, 2026 Scripture: “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” John 21:25 (NIV) Over the last couple days,…
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Thoughts on SURRENDER – (Part 2 – Following Jesus From the Edges
Following Jesus From the Edges THOUGHTS ON THE PRACTICE OF SURRENDER (PART 2) Pastor Calvin Cook May 1, 2026 Back to sharing some thoughts on surrender this morning. I am thankful for those who commented on yesterday’s devotional. I appreciate those who have entrusted me with praying for and with them and those likewise who…
Thoughts from the Edges 