Tag: christianity
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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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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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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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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…
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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…
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We Never Know What We Can Do – Until We Do IT ! Are you ready?
We Never Know What We Can Do – Until We Do It. Pastor Calvin Cook – November 26, 2025 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) My thoughts are circling in many different ways this morning. I’m thinking about the things that are important to both my soul and…
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I Waited to Long – Now what was given is gone! Thoughts from the Edges.
“The Man Who Waited Too Long” Pastor Calvin Cook November 25, 2025 Scripture: Isaiah 60:22 “At the right time, I the Lord will make it happen.” In this past week’s sermon I shared a story about a man who had everything he needed to build a beautiful house. The land was cleared, the blueprints were…
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God Honoring and Glorifying- Thoughts from the Edges
Is All That We Do God-Honoring and Glorifying? Pastor Calvin Cook November 24, 2025 I recently asked in a sermon. Is All That We Do God Honoring and Glorifying? I went on to apply this to our individual lives and even the life of the church. The quick answer would be yes, but I would…
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A CALL TO LEARN, TO MOVE ON. Isaiah 54 Wrap-Up Devotional.
A Call to Learn, and a Call to Move On Isaiah 54 – Wrap-Up Devotional Pastor Calvin Cook November 21, 2025 For a month and one day, I have been on a journey focusing on Isaiah 54. You can read in the devotional dated October 20th, the reason behind this. This journey through this chapter…
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Righteousness Being Restored. A cry from the Edges.
Righteousness Being Restored Pastor Calvin Cook November 20, 2025 “In righteousness you will be established; tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you.” Isaiah 54:14 (NIV)** There comes a point in every life when we must ask the deeper questions—not…
Thoughts from the Edges 