Tag: faith
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Feeling Deserted – But We are Never Forsaken – A Good Friday Devotional
Good Friday Devotional: “Deserted—but Not Forsaken” Pastor Calvin Cook Scripture: Isaiah 43:2, Matthew 26:36-45, Matthew 27:46, John 19:30 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”…
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Pausing in the Upper Room – A Devotional for the Thursday of Holy Week.
PAUSING IN THE UPPER ROOM Pastor Calvin Cook April 17, 2025 Isaiah 43:25, God speaks of forgiving transgressions for His own sake, which is also reflected in the Last Supper, where Jesus’ blood is poured out for the forgiveness of sins: “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake,…
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What Is Jesus Leading You To? A Morning Devotional to move into the New Thing God is Doing in Your Life.
What is Jesus Leading You ToPastor Calvin CookApril 16, 2025 Key Verse: “Your transgressions I will blot out.” (Isaiah 43:25) This morning, I am asking the question “What is Jesus Leading Me To?” I hope it is a question that you will seriously ask yourself, not just for a moment or a season, but through…
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Jesus is Doing It Again – Do you perceive It? Some morning thoughts from Pastor Calvin
Jesus, Doing It Again Pastor Calvin Cook April 15, 2025 Key Verse: “I will not remember your sins.” (Isaiah 43:25) This morning – the first praise and worship song I heard was Elevation Worship’s song “Do It Again”. The words from the song “I see you moving mountains”,” you made a way, when there was…
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Is Redemption the Problem? Seeking answers for Renewal and Restoration? A Devotional from Isaiah 43.
Is Redemption the ProblemPastor Calvin CookApril 14, 2025 Key Verse: “You have burdened me with your sins.” (Isaiah 43:24) Following up on the devotional from Friday in regard to redemption, I have experienced some conversations both in favor and disfavor on the thought of redemption. How it happens, when it happens, if it happens, and…
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Redemption for God’s Glory – Being the image of Christ in tough times.
Redemption for God’s Glory Pastor Calvin Cook, April 11, 2025 Key Verse: “I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake.” (Isaiah 43:25) There recently was some conversation either in Bible Study or a recent sermon about the identity of Christ or taking on the identity of Christ. This morning I’m…
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When the Way is Hard – a personal glimpse into struggle and feeling overwhelmed !
When the Way Is HardPastor Calvin CookApril 10, 2025 Isaiah 43:2 (NIV) “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” I…
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The Expectancy – Hope for the New Thing that God is doing !
The ExpectancyPastor Calvin CookApril 9, 2025 Key Verse: “Behold, I am doing a new thing.” — Isaiah 43:19 We hope for and have hope for many things. But seriously do we believe that some of the things we are hoping for will ever happen. Some time ago I had a conversation with a few people…
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Rivers in the Desert. Devotion From the Edges of Despair.
Rivers in the Desert Pastor Calvin Cook April 7, 2025 Key Verse :“I will make rivers in the desert.” – Isaiah 43:19 (NLT) As a child, I was always intrigued by the idea of mirages. I remember watching movies where weary travelers, lost in the desert, would stumble toward what looked like a sparkling oasis—only…
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Nothing Left ? Think again. A Morning Devotional from Isaiah 43
When We Have Nothing LeftPastor Calvin Cook –April 4, 2025 I was thinking this morning, how truly blessed I have been in my life. I have food to eat, a place to sleep, an income, I have been afforded many luxuries and privileges that others in the world have had to learn to survive without.…
Thoughts from the Edges 