Tag: christianity
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The Call – the reminder and remembrance of who we are in Jesus.
Following Jesus From the Edges REMEMBERING THE CALL Pastor Calvin Cook April 17, 2026 Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6; John 21:15-17; Revelation 2:4-5 There are moments in life when we don’t lose our faith— we just forget our calling. Not because it’s gone…but because life gets loud. Responsibilities pile up. Discouragement settles in. Days turn into…
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Here Again? Waiting? Acting? Following Jesus From the Edges Devotional.
Following Jesus From the Edges HERE AGAIN? WAITING? ACTING? Pastor Calvin Cook April 16, 2026 Scripture : Luke 24:44-49 This morning while reading and thinking upon the words and teaching from scripture about how after Jesus appeared to His followers, they seemed to withdraw. Whether it be back into the Upper Room, to walk along…
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I Want to Believe – Deep Reflection on Following Jesus From the Edges.
Following Jesus From the Edges I Want to Believe Pastor Calvin Cook April 15, 2026 Scripture: John 20:29 (NIV) “Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’” I had a conversation not long ago with someone who was doubting. When…
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Do We Recognize Jesus? What He has done, Is Doing, and Will Do?
Do We Recognize Him? Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook April 14, 2026 Scripture: Luke 24:13–32 – The Road to Emmaus This morning was different. I was up earlier than normal. I had written my devotional—spent time with it, prayed over it, even prayed through it. But in that quiet moment, I heard…
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Will I Be Recognized? Following Jesus from the Edges – Daily Devotional.
Will I Be Recognized? Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook April 13, 2026 Scripture: “Surely you also are one of them; your accent gives you away.” — Matthew 26:73 “They recognized that they had been with Jesus.” — Acts 4:13 When I am at home, with family, friends, people recognize me. They know…
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Do You Love Me? Asking the question While Following Jesus From the Edges.
Do You Love Me? Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook April 11, 2026 John 21:17 — “The third time he said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ He said, ‘Lord, you know all things; you…
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THE BACK-UP PLAN – What’s Yours?
The Back-Up Plan Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook April 10, 2026 1 Peter 5:8–9 – “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith.” James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist…
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What Did Jesus Do For Me? Devotionals From the Edges
What Did Jesus Do For Me ? Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook April 9, 2026 The last couple of mornings we have been reflecting upon the days following the Resurrection of Jesus. I hope we have prayerfully considered what has taken place as recorded in John 20. We have hopefully stepped into…
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RETURNING TO? Devotionals – Following Jesus From the Edges
RETURNING TO ? Following Jesus From the Edges. Pastor Calvin Cook April 7, 2026 This morning as I prayed and devoted my time to thinking about the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus my thoughts returned to the scripture that I read at the Sunrise service from John 20:1-10. I remember clearly the conviction I felt…
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Following Jesus From the Edges – Silent Saturday – Living Between What Was, What Is, and What Will Be.
Following Jesus From the EdgesSilent Saturday – Living Between What Was, What Is, and What Will Be From the heart of Pastor Calvin Cook Saturday, April 4, 2026 This past week has taken us on a journey—one that is both deeply familiar and yet, if we allow it, deeply personal. But this year feels different…
