Tag: christianity
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The Need to Continue – personal thoughts on personal Sabbath.
The Need to ContinuePastor Calvin CookOctober 7, 2025 Scripture: “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” — Luke 5:16 (NIV) There is nothing like my quiet early mornings. It is healing for my hurt, ointment for my wounds, and comfort for the things I can speak to no one about. It is drawing…
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What About that New Heart – We all need the transformation that only God can do!
What About that New HeartPastor Calvin CookOctober 3, 2025I knew of a person many years ago, who had become very sick because his heart was diseased and not functioning properly. After a long wait, he received a new heart. This was one of the first human heart transplants. The new heart did not come with…
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The Wind in My Sails. Where is the Holy Spirit taking you?
The Wind in My Sails Pastor Calvin Cook October 2, 2025 “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” — John 3:8 Recently I was passing by the lake and moving…
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GOD is ALWAYS with US – Realizing the presence of God.
GOD is ALWAYS with US – Pastor Calvin Cook October 1, 2025 “And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell… and the chains fell off his hands.” — Acts 12:7 The question silenced everything around the crowded restaurant I was in when a person who…
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Shielded From Jesus – May we begin to look fully into Jesus.
Shielded From JesusSeptember 30, 20252 Corinthians 4:1-5 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves…
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NOW IS THE TIME – Following Jesus From the Edges –
Now Is the Time Monday, September 29, 2025 From the Bible — “For he says, ‘In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2 I am…
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Out or Through? What is God doing?
Out or Through?Pastor Calvin CookSeptember 25, 2025 I am asking the question this morning : Will God get me out of the mess that I am in or will God walk through it with me until I reach a better place? While I think and pray on this thought, not only for myself but for…
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Breaking Up Fallow Ground – What needs to changed in life – for God to be able to move.
Breaking Up Fallow Ground –Pastor Calvin CookSeptember 19, 2025Scripture focus – Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. I was having a conversation with a trusted friend recently in regard to revival, renewal, revitalization of the church, our communities, business, our lives, our families and so…
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Is God Real? How Can I know? Seeking Jesus from the Edges
How Can I Know God Is Real ?Pastor Calvin CookSeptember 17, 2025 I am going to spend some time over the next couple of days trying to answer some questions both from those who believe, for those who are searching, and for those who are downright opposed to believing in God. I am prayerfully seeking…
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Dealing With Tough Days – Yesterday lasted a week – but Jesus remains !
Dealing with Tough Days Pastor Calvin Cook – September 16, 2025 Yesterday was a tough day. I realized that it was Monday, but it was still a tough day. I really can’t go into many of the details, but it was almost like riding a roller coaster. There were some really highs and lows. I…
Thoughts from the Edges 