Thoughts from the Edges

Tag: faith

  • I WILL NOT BELIEVE…UNTIL… Thoughts from Following Jesus from the Edges –

      I WILL NOT BELIEVE….. UNTIL….. Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook Scripture: John 20:24–29 There’s something about this part of the story stops me ! That it feels very real and relational to today and where we and who we are as believers and followers of Jesus. Lets step back over 2000 years.…

  • 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…

  • The First Morning-Jesus Speaks My Name-

    The First Morning, The First Appearance Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook April 6, 2026   Scripture: John 20:1, 11–16; Mark 16:9 It is the first morning after the resurrection morning. There is something about the first morning.  For more than two thousand years followers of Jesus have been gathering to remember, celebrate,…

  • 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…

  • Good Friday Devotional – Following Jesus From the Edges.

    Good Friday Devotional by Pastor Calvin Cook Read Psalm 22          “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Good Friday doesn’t clean things up. It doesn’t rush past the pain or tie it up with a bow. I am thinking how many times I have prayed, said out loud and under my breath the…

  • BUT GOD ! – Do you know God’s answer?

    Do you hear God’s answer when God ask the question, or do you quietly or loudly say “But God?”. Today’s devotion is written from the prayerful heart of Tami Johnson. Tami’s words are heartfelt because of the journey through lent she and her husband Ed and their family are going through. So very thankful for…

  • The Community of Faith – Lenten Devotionals

    Today’s devotional is shared by Renee Mika, reflecting how Scripture has come alive in her life through real experiences and challenges. She testifies to God’s guidance and the strength found in a faithful community. Her words come from a place of personal journey and heartfelt faith. We are grateful for Renee’s willingness to share and…

  • When Heaven Erupts – Lenten Devotional for today !

    Today’s devotional prepared by Justin Silvis leads us to a place of considering what it will be like in the glorious day when evil is crushed and God reigns. May we prayerfully consider these words. Thanks, Justin, for sharing. Devotionals By Us for Us When Heaven Erupts Prepared by Justin Silvis Revelation 11:15-19 (ESV)  15…

  • Cried Out, Prayed and Answered

    Today’s devotional has been prepared by Tom Balliet. Tom’s great perspective on this very passionate Psalm leads us into a time of seeking forgiveness and experiencing redemption. Thanks Tom, for sharing especially the very heart felt prayer. Devotionals By Us for Us Devotional submitted by Tom Balliet Cried Out, Prayed and Answered. Read Psalm 130…

  • Seeing Through Blindness – Can we see Jesus in the midst of everything?

    Today’s devotional has been prepared by Jeff Wolfe. Jeff is chairperson of the ARCC Allegheny Ridge Covenant of Churches Council. Through Jeff’s leadership we are collaborating and journeying through unchartered waters as the four churches – Kane Community, East Kane, Mt Jewett – Light on the Hill, and Hazel Hurst seek to be the extension…