Thoughts from the Edges

Tag: christianity

  • When the Walk is Difficult – We keep following Jesus even from the edges!

    Walking with Jesus When the Walk Is Difficult Pastor Calvin CookAugust 28, 2026 — Day 34 of 40 Scripture: Micah 6:8 “God has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” As I think…

  • Where Else Would I Go – still choosing to Walk with Jesus.

    Walking with Jesus Where Else Would I Go? Pastor Calvin Cook August 27, 2026 — Day 33 of 40 “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”— John 6:68 The topic of why we should walk with Jesus recently came up. Why Jesus? Why follow Him? Why keep walking with…

  • SURRENDER – Following Jesus from the Edges

    Walking with Jesus Surrender Pastor Calvin Cook Scripture: “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” — Luke 22:42 I share these words with a great deal of thought and prayer. There has been an over lying theme in this journey of walking with Jesus…

  • Has Following Jesus Become too Routine? How will I walk with Jesus today?

    Walking with Jesus Has Following Jesus Become Too Routine? Pastor Calvin Cook August 24, 2026 – Day 30 of 40 “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” — Luke 9:23 This scripture from this weekends preaching is still lingering with me this morning. Just…

  • Walking Past the Distractions Pastor Calvin CookAugust 20, 2026 — Day 29 of 40 “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”—Proverbs 16:9 Tuesday night, Gail and I enjoyed a simple date night. We did something we both enjoy by attending an auction, had dinner together, and then headed home.…

  • What excuse is keeping me from Following Jesus. A question for all.

    Walking With Jesus What Excuse Is Keeping You From Following Jesus? Pastor Calvin Cook August 18, 2026   — Day 28 of 40 Scripture Focus: Luke 9:57–62 “Still another said, ‘I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.’ Jesus replied, ‘No one who puts a hand to…

  • Walking with Jesus, Not Watching !

    Walking, Not Watching Pastor Calvin Cook August 17, 2026  – Day 27 of 40 Scripture: “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” — Galatians 5:16 Years ago, I was given a picture of three monkeys with the caption: “Three types of people: those who watch things happen, those…

  • Healing on the Inside – A Walk with Jesus for ourselves.

    Walking with Jesus Healing on the Inside Pastor Calvin Cook August 14, 2026 — Day 26 of 40 Scripture: “Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit.” — Ezekiel 18:31 A friend of mine recently shared with me that he had to have surgery on…

  • Slipping Away With Jesus – Following Jesus from the Edges –

    Walking with Jesus Slipping Away With Jesus Pastor Calvin Cook August 11, 2026  Day 25 of 40 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8–12; John 15:4–5; Mark 1:35 “We are hard pressed on every side but not crushed.”—2 Corinthians 4:8 I first want to apologize for my absence over the last couple days. My absence was certainly not…

  • Walking Together With Jesus. Following Jesus from the Edges.

    Walking with Jesus Walking Together Toward Jesus Pastor Calvin Cook August 6, 2026 – Day 24 of 40 Scripture: “All the believers were together and had everything in common… Every day they continued to meet together… praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those…