Tag: god
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GOD is ALWAYS with US – Realizing the presence of God.
GOD is ALWAYS with US – Pastor Calvin Cook October 1, 2025 “And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell… and the chains fell off his hands.” — Acts 12:7 The question silenced everything around the crowded restaurant I was in when a person who…
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Shielded From Jesus – May we begin to look fully into Jesus.
Shielded From JesusSeptember 30, 20252 Corinthians 4:1-5 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves…
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NOW IS THE TIME – Following Jesus From the Edges –
Now Is the Time Monday, September 29, 2025 From the Bible — “For he says, ‘In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2 I am…
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Out or Through? What is God doing?
Out or Through?Pastor Calvin CookSeptember 25, 2025 I am asking the question this morning : Will God get me out of the mess that I am in or will God walk through it with me until I reach a better place? While I think and pray on this thought, not only for myself but for…
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Is God Calling You to a Deeper Prayer Life – Thoughts from the Edges –
Is God Calling You to a Deeper Prayer Life –Pastor Calvin Cook –September 24, 2025 “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” Jeremiah 33:3 Is God calling us into a deeper prayer life and better understanding of what prayer is? The…
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In Despair – Cry Out to the Lord – living life, following Jesus, From the Edges.
Crying Out from the DepthsPastor Calvin Cook –September 23, 2025 Scripture: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and You listened to my cry.” — Jonah 2:2 I wasn’t going to do a devotional this morning. Gail and…
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Breaking Up Fallow Ground – What needs to changed in life – for God to be able to move.
Breaking Up Fallow Ground –Pastor Calvin CookSeptember 19, 2025Scripture focus – Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. I was having a conversation with a trusted friend recently in regard to revival, renewal, revitalization of the church, our communities, business, our lives, our families and so…
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What Does Having a Heart for God mean?
What Does It Mean to Have a Heart for God –Pastor Calvin CookSeptember 18, 2025 In the midst of the last couple of weeks I have really been trying to be compassionate through some very tense situations to guard my words. Though attention has been drawn to the Charlie Kirk assassination, the 911 remembrance, school…
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Is God Real? How Can I know? Seeking Jesus from the Edges
How Can I Know God Is Real ?Pastor Calvin CookSeptember 17, 2025 I am going to spend some time over the next couple of days trying to answer some questions both from those who believe, for those who are searching, and for those who are downright opposed to believing in God. I am prayerfully seeking…
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Dealing With Tough Days – Yesterday lasted a week – but Jesus remains !
Dealing with Tough Days Pastor Calvin Cook – September 16, 2025 Yesterday was a tough day. I realized that it was Monday, but it was still a tough day. I really can’t go into many of the details, but it was almost like riding a roller coaster. There were some really highs and lows. I…
Thoughts from the Edges 