Thoughts from the Edges

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  • Receive the Holy Spirit – Not an Option – A Direction From Jesus –

    Following Jesus From the Edges THE JESUS NO – OPTION  Devotionals – Part 6 Receive the Holy Spirit Pastor Calvin Cook May 22, 2026 Scripture Focus: John 20:19-22; Acts 1:4-8; Acts 2:1-4 “And with that He breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’” — John 20:22 As I continue reflecting on the “no-option”…

  • Ascension Today. Seeking to follow Jesus from the Edges –

    Following Jesus From the Edges – Pastor Calvin Cook May 14, 2026 Everyday Ascension Today is the day of Ascension. So, if you pull out your calendar and count it is 40 days since Resurrection Sunday.  What has happened in your life in these last 40 days. What have you learned from Jesus’s presence, teaching,…

  • The Wind in My Sails. Where is the Holy Spirit taking you?

    The Wind in My Sails Pastor Calvin Cook October 2, 2025 “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” — John 3:8 Recently I was passing by the lake and moving…

  • STALLED – A look at where we are in our faith journey.

    Stalled Scripture –  “The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:8 One of the first memories I have of a car was a Rambler that…

  • Empowered to Witness – Are we taking seriously what God is calling us to?

    Empowered to Witness June 26, 2025 Scripture: Acts 1:8 (ESV) — “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” I have to ask this morning? Where is our power…

  • They Had Been with Jesus – what does this look like?

    They Had Been with Jesus Acts 4:13 – Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. Last night was a night that I will not soon forget. Some people close to me, showed…

  • What Has Been Happening? Do You Even Know?

    What Has Been Happening In Your Life Pastor Calvin Cook – June 23, 2025 Acts 4:31 “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” What has been happening in your life lately? If it feels like the winds of change are blowing—or even, you feel like nothing is…

  • Surrendering to God’s Will —

    Surrendering to Thy Will Be Done –June 19, 2025Scripture focus – “And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless not my will but yours, be done.” Luke 22:41-42As I mentioned yesterday, I am at the Allegheny West…

  • EXPECTANCY – Be willing to accept what God will do!

    ExpectancyPastor Calvin Cook — June 18, 2025Scripture focus – “And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh………… (ESV from Acts 2:17 as Peter quoting the Prophet Joel – chapter 2) Some time ago, I engaged in a conversation with some people close to…

  • STILL FEELING STUCK – A devotion From the Edges

    Still Feeling Stuck Pastor Calvin Cook June 16, 2025 Scripture focus: Acts 2:3 & 4 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance (ESV) A…