Tag: christianity
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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…
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Jesus Found Me ! Did I even know I was lost?
Jesus Found Me –From just plain old Calvin CookSeptember 15, 2025Though this morning’s devotional is coming from a pastor’s heart, I don’t want the Pastor title to get in the way. This is just one struggling believer and follower of Jesus speaking to another or hopefully to one who is searching in life for more.…
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IS DOING OKAY ENOUGH? Thoughts while following Jesus from the Edges.
Doing OK is Not Enough Pastor Calvin Cook September 12, 2025 I realize the anxiety and stress that has been created because of the events of the last couple days. If it is any consolation to you, I’m feeling it as well. With everything that has happened and returning to thoughts of past situations and…
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A TIME TO DO BETTER – Thoughts from the Edges while following Jesus.
A Time to Do Better Is Before a Tragedy Happens From the heart of Pastor Calvin Cook –September 11, 2025 Scripture: “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.” Proverbs 27:12 (NIV) This morning, I have many thoughts. I am thinking about the tragedy of a life…
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FEAR vs. HOLY BOLDNESS – Thoughts From the Edges while Following Jesus.
Fear vs. Holy BoldnessPastor Calvin CookSeptember 9, 2025 Scripture: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 I recently found myself in a situation – where I wanted to be bold, speak up, and out in the midst…
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Stepping Back to Move Forward —
Stepping Back to Move ForwardFrom the heart of Pastor Calvin CookSeptember 8, 2025 Isaiah 43:8-10 “Remember this, keep it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels. 9 Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.10 I make…
Thoughts from the Edges 