Tag: christianity

Following Jesus from the Edges Standing at the Crossroads Pastor Calvin Cook June 29, 2026 I’m not even sure if I know where to begin this morning. My heart and mind is racing in so many directions and early morning sleep has turned into listening, guidance and focus that which is of God – the…

Having Been With Jesus Following Jesus from the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook June 23, 2026 Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled ordinary men they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. This morning as I read this verse…

Have You Been to Church or Have You Been with Jesus? Pastor Calvin Cook Following Jesus from the Edges June 22, 2026 We are going to spend some time over the next few days in Acts 4. I am convinced this chapter of the Acts of the Apostles takes us from being casual observers of…

Following Jesus Instead Of… Pastor Calvin CookJune 19, 2026 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” — John 8:12 Here is the scene I would like us to consider today. According…

Scriptural Reality Check Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin J. Cook June 18, 2026 Scripture: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22 Yesterday was a full day with a variety of meetings, conversations, and focus on different situations and aspects of ministry, life,…

The Same Jesus Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook June 16, 2026 “By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong.” — Acts 3:16 Imagine the scene. Just moments before, a man who had been lame from birth was sitting at the temple gate begging…

Following Jesus from the Edges DON’T MISS GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU Pastor Calvin Cook June 15, 2026 “The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I…

Following Jesus From the Edges A Light for the Next Step Pastor Calvin Cook June 12, 2026 Scripture Focus: Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” There are a couple of thoughts circleing in my heart this morning. One is I and asking others to join…

Following Jesus From the Edges Resting in God’s Mercy Pastor Calvin Cook June 10, 2026 “Answer me when I call to You, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.” — Psalm 4:1 I have been thinking a great deal lately about the people we read…

Following Jesus From the Edges More Than Silver and Gold Pastor Calvin Cook June 9, 2026 Scripture Focus: Acts 3:1-10 “Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” — Acts 3:6 Preface – I share these…