Thoughts from the Edges

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  • REMEMBER ME – And never forget – Following Jesus From the Edges.

    Following Jesus From the Edges Remember Me Pastor Calvin Cook May 27, 2026 Scripture Focus: Luke 22:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 “And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is My body given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’” — Luke 22:19 I have taken a…

  • FOLLOW – The Call of Jesus to all Followers – Following Jesus from the Edges.

    Following Jesus From the Edges IT WASN’T AN OPTION – Part 5 Follow Pastor Calvin Cook May 21, 2026 Scripture Focus: Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed Him. — Matthew 4:19-20 This morning with…

  • THE NO-OPTION PRAYER – Following Jesus From the Edges.

    Following Jesus From the Edges –The No – Option Prayer –Pastor Calvin CookMay 20, 2026 “This, then, is how you should pray:” Matthew 6:9 A (NIV) I struggle with prayer. Not the purpose of prayer or the need to pray but more so of the position we should take in our prayers. What should be…

  • THEREFORE – Is going an option? Following Jesus from the Edges

    Following Jesus From the Edges Therefore Pastor Calvin Cook May 19, 2026 I feel this morning there is so much I want to share with you, but in sharing, I am very cautiously affirming  what the Holy Spirit desires me to share or has the me in me tried to micro manage what I want…

  • The Option of God – Thoughts while Following Jesus From the Edges

    Following Jesus From the Edges The Option of God Pastor Calvin Cook May 12, 2026 Scripture – For God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16  (from memory) Good Morning – it is a brand-new day full…

  • WILL PRAYING BE ENOUGH? Thoughts on Praying from the Edges –

    Following Jesus From the Edges WILL PRAYING BE ENOUGH? Pastor Calvin Cook May 8, 2026 Scripture Focus: James 5:16; Luke 22:39–46 This morning I am still glowing in the feeling of the Holy Spirit coming upon our community and world because of the National Day of Prayer. In its 75th Anniversary our nation comes together…

  • A CALL to PRAYER – Following Jesus from the Edges

    Following Jesus From the Edges – A CALL TO PRAYER Pastor Calvin Cook May 7, 2026 1 Timothy 2:1-4  I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness…

  • Left Behind – Thoughts on not missing what God is about to do.

    Following Jesus From the EdgesLEFT BEHINDReleased May 6, 2026Pastor Calvin Cook Scripture Focus: Acts 1:9–14; Acts 2:1–4 “Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet… and when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying… These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication…” – Acts…

  • UNWRITTEN PAGES – Recognizing Jesus from the edges of my life.

    Following Jesus From the Edges UNWRITTEN PAGES Pastor Calvin Cook May 4, 2026 Scripture: “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.”   John 21:25 (NIV) Over the last couple days,…

  • Thoughts on SURRENDER – (Part 2 – Following Jesus From the Edges

    Following Jesus From the Edges THOUGHTS ON THE PRACTICE OF SURRENDER (PART 2) Pastor Calvin Cook May 1, 2026 Back to sharing some thoughts on surrender this morning. I am thankful for those who commented on yesterday’s devotional. I appreciate those who have entrusted me with praying for and with them and those likewise who…