Tag: jesus
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Do We Look Like God’s Kingdom? What do we resemble? Thoughts from the Edges while seeking to follow Jesus.
Do We Look Like God’s Kingdom? Pastor Calvin Cook September 25, 2026 — Day 14 of 30 Praying for God’s Kingdom This week we have been considering how God’s Kingdom often begins small—like a seed planted in the ground. Today, the Apostle Paul in his letter to the early church of Corinth helps us recognize…
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Small Beginnings of a Seed Planter – Thoughts from the Edges.
The Kingdom Often Begins Small Pastor Calvin Cook September 23, 2026 — Day 13 of 30 Praying for God’s Kingdom This week we have prayed, “Your Kingdom come—beginning in me.” We have considered what it means to seek first the Kingdom of God. Today, from the Gospel of Mark, Jesus teaches us that the Kingdom…
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What Are You Seeking First? Following Jesus and Praying from the Edges.
What Are You Seeking First? Pastor Calvin Cook September 22, 2026 — Day 12 of 30 Praying for God’s Kingdom “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”— Matthew 6:33 Yesterday, we prayed, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done—beginning in me.” Today, Jesus…
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YOUR KINGDOM COME – Here and everywhere !
Your Kingdom Come – Beginning in Me Pastor Calvin Cook September 21, 2026 – Day 12 of 30 Praying for God’s Kingdom “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 It is easier to pray for situations we see. To focus on issues and situations that seem…
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Praying for our Business and local Economy – Following Jesus from the Edges.
Establish the Work of Our Hands Pastor Calvin Cook Day 9 of 30 — September 19, 2026 Praying for Our Communities “May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.” — Psalm 90:17 Today I am asking you to…
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Pray for Those who Lead – Focused on Prayer – Following Jesus from the Edges.
Pray for Those Who Lead Pastor Calvin Cook Day 7 of 30 — September 17, 2026 Praying for Our Communities “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and…
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When God Answers Differently – Seeking to Follow Jesus from the Edges.
When God Answers Differently Pastor Calvin Cook I am allowing the Holy Spirit to interrupt my morning—and my thought pattern. I have already sat in prayer for a couple of hours. I am carrying many burdens this morning. Some of them I do not feel ready to share with anyone other than Jesus. Of course,…
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PRAY for the PLACE WHERE GOD HAS PLANTED YOU —
Seek the Peace of the Community Pastor Calvin Cook Day 6 of 30 — September 14, 2026 Praying for Our Communities “Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” — Jeremiah 29:7…
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Thanking God for One Another — Praying through September —
Thanking God for One Another Pastor Calvin Cook Day 5 of 30 — September 11, 2026 Praying for One Another “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,…
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Praying Together — How is it with your soul.
Praying Together Pastor Calvin Cook Day 4 of 30 — September 10, 2026 “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” — James 5:16 There are some prayers we can pray alone. There are other…
