Tag: faith
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A Holy Reminder in the Snow – Thoughts From the Edges –
A Holy Reminder in the Snow Daily Devotional – Pastor Calvin Cook December 11, 2025 Scripture: “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.19 If you are willing and…
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What is Your Help in times of Trouble?
A Very Present Help Pastor Calvin Cook December 10, 2025 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (NIV) The last couple of weeks have been deep heart wrenching times of ministry. Not just by being a Pastor but being a friend. Loosing people to death, visiting and sitting…
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THE IF and THEN of PRAYER – Finding HOPE In the Edges of Life –
The If and Then of Prayer Pastor Calvin Cook December 8, 2025 Based on 2 Chronicles 7:14 There is some excitement and reluctance in sharing these thoughts this morning in regard to relationship with God especially prayer. But through the Holy Spirit’s prompting, I am willing to go and follow where the Holy Spirit is…
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The Shelter – a place to run to, a place of rescue!
The Shelter Pastor Calvin Cook December 5, 2025 Nahum 1:7 — “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him.” When we moved to Kane 10 years ago, I was immediately captivated by the Allegheny National Forest, the Kinzua Lake/Dam, and the beauty of living…
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On Them the Light Has Shined – or – Someone Has Turned on the Lights.
On Them the Light Has Shined – Isaiah 9:2 (part 3 – final) Pastor Calvin Cook – December 4, 2025 Isaiah 9:2 — “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…” Have you ever been sleeping in a very dark, quiet room and all of a sudden, you are awaken by the…
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From Darkness Into Light – Isaiah 9:2 – (Part 1)
From Darkness Into Light ( Part 1) Pastor Calvin Cook December 2, 2025 Isaiah 9:2 — “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…” This morning, I am reflecting upon Isaiah 9:2 which is one of the most referred to scriptures during the season of Advent. In today’s early morning hours, I…
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Then Came the Light – Something is Changing – Living Life while Following Jesus from the Edges –
Then Came the Light Pastor Calvin Cook, December 1, 2025 The calendar page flips over today, it is December. I do not do well this time of the year, when the days grow dreary and there seems to be more darkness than light. I don’t believe we were ever made to thrive in darkness. We…
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Being Reminded of the Things Left Undone. A Call to Get it together.
Being Reminded of the Things Left Undone Advent Calls Us to Get It Together Pastor Calvin Cook – November 28, 2025 Scripture: “And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night…
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Thanksgiving Day thoughts and devotional From the Edges.
Thanksgiving Day – November 27, 2025 Giving Thanks in All Things Pastor Calvin Cook Scripture: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) Thanksgiving Day invites us to pause—whether today is filled with family and laughter or marked by quietness, memories, or…
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We Never Know What We Can Do – Until We Do IT ! Are you ready?
We Never Know What We Can Do – Until We Do It. Pastor Calvin Cook – November 26, 2025 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) My thoughts are circling in many different ways this morning. I’m thinking about the things that are important to both my soul and…
Thoughts from the Edges 