Thoughts from the Edges

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  • The Nagging of Necessary Change – Following Jesus from the Edges.

    The Nagging of Necessary Change Pastor Calvin Cook July 7, 2026 Scripture: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 There are seasons when something simply won’t leave us alone. I’m thinking this morning of the difference between nudges and nagging. The…

  • STAYING TRUE WHEN EVERYTHING IS CHANGING – Following Jesus From the Edges.

    Following Jesus from the Edges Staying True When Everything Around You Is Changing Pastor Calvin Cook July 6, 2026 Press Pause. Amidst a busy weekend, schedule, and things that needed crossed off the to do list, I pressed pause. Didn’t realize I was doing it but thankful I gave in to something that I encourage…

  • A QUIET MOMENT OF SURRENDER – Following Jesus from the Edges.

    Quiet Surrender Pastor Calvin Cook July 3, 2026 The last few weeks have been a ride through life with many blessings and the feeling of a few defeats. I have many things that I am processing and seeking to experience God’s goodness and provision in the midst of them. After several worship experiences here in…

  • JESUS SAVES –

    Jesus Saves Pastor Calvin Cook July 2, 2026 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 There are two simple words that have echoed through generations of believers, appeared on church signs, been painted on barns,…

  • Seek First –

    Following Jesus From the Edges Seek First Pastor Calvin Cook July 1, 2026 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”Matthew 6:33 As I shared yesterday morning of the call back to finding that place of sanctuary. Today as I try to keep that…

  • Seeking –

    Following Jesus from the Edges – Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Pastor Calvin Cook With so many things on my list to pray about this morning – I just felt an overwhelming need to do what moments of surrender must look like – truly surrendering.  The words of Psalm 27:8 “My heart says of you, “seek…

  • Standing at the Crossroads – Following Jesus from the Edges –

    Following Jesus from the Edges Standing at the Crossroads Pastor Calvin Cook June 29, 2026 I’m not even sure if I know where to begin this morning. My heart and mind is racing in so many directions and early morning sleep has turned into listening, guidance and focus that which is of God – the…

  • HAVING BEEN WITH JESUS – Following Jesus from the Edges.

    Having Been With Jesus Following Jesus from the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook June 23, 2026 Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled ordinary men they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. This morning as I read this verse…

  • HAVE YOU BEEN TO CHURCH or HAVE YOU BEEN WITH JESUS. Following Jesus from the Edges.

    Have You Been to Church or Have You Been with Jesus? Pastor Calvin Cook Following Jesus from the Edges June 22, 2026 We are going to spend some time over the next few days in Acts 4. I am convinced this chapter of the Acts of the Apostles takes us from being casual observers of…

  • Following Jesus Instead of………. What does it look like for you?

    Following Jesus Instead Of… Pastor Calvin CookJune 19, 2026 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” — John 8:12 Here is the scene I would like us to consider today. According…