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Scriptural Reality Check Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin J. Cook June 18, 2026 Scripture: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22 Yesterday was a full day with a variety of meetings, conversations, and focus on different situations and aspects of ministry, life,…

The Same Jesus Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook June 16, 2026 “By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong.” — Acts 3:16 Imagine the scene. Just moments before, a man who had been lame from birth was sitting at the temple gate begging…

Following Jesus from the Edges DON’T MISS GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU Pastor Calvin Cook June 15, 2026 “The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I…

Following Jesus From the Edges A Light for the Next Step Pastor Calvin Cook June 12, 2026 Scripture Focus: Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” There are a couple of thoughts circleing in my heart this morning. One is I and asking others to join…

Following Jesus From the Edges Resting in God’s Mercy Pastor Calvin Cook June 10, 2026 “Answer me when I call to You, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.” — Psalm 4:1 I have been thinking a great deal lately about the people we read…

Following Jesus From the Edges More Than Silver and Gold Pastor Calvin Cook June 9, 2026 Scripture Focus: Acts 3:1-10 “Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” — Acts 3:6 Preface – I share these…

Following Jesus From the Edges Receiving What God Has for You Pastor Calvin Cook June 8, 2026 Scripture Focus: Acts 3:1-10 “Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” — Acts 3:6 The story of the…

Following Jesus From the Edges And They Received Pastor Calvin Cook June 6, 2026 Scripture Focus: Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you…” — Acts 1:8 “And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” — Acts 2:38 As I continue reading through the Book…

Following Jesus From the Edges Weighing the Weight of Stress Pastor Calvin Cook June 4, 2026 Scripture Focus: Acts 2:42 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” — Acts 2:42 It has been what St. John of the Cross described as a long dark…