Thoughts from the Edges

Tag: prayer

  • When the Room Shook? Is our room shaking from Prayer?

    Following Jesus From the Edges When the Room Shook Pastor Calvin Cook Scripture Focus: Acts 4:23-31 “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” — Acts 4:31 I wonder what it would take today to shake…

  • PRAY LIKE THIS – One breath at a time – Following Jesus From the Edges

    Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook Making Room, One Breath at a Time May 29, 2026 Life rarely slows down on its own. The days fill quickly—responsibilities, conversations, concerns, expectations. Before we realize it, our attention is scattered and our focus divided. It isn’t that God has moved away. It’s that our lives…

  • THE NO-OPTION PRAYER – Following Jesus From the Edges.

    Following Jesus From the Edges –The No – Option Prayer –Pastor Calvin CookMay 20, 2026 “This, then, is how you should pray:” Matthew 6:9 A (NIV) I struggle with prayer. Not the purpose of prayer or the need to pray but more so of the position we should take in our prayers. What should be…

  • WILL PRAYING BE ENOUGH? Thoughts on Praying from the Edges –

    Following Jesus From the Edges WILL PRAYING BE ENOUGH? Pastor Calvin Cook May 8, 2026 Scripture Focus: James 5:16; Luke 22:39–46 This morning I am still glowing in the feeling of the Holy Spirit coming upon our community and world because of the National Day of Prayer. In its 75th Anniversary our nation comes together…

  • A CALL to PRAYER – Following Jesus from the Edges

    Following Jesus From the Edges – A CALL TO PRAYER Pastor Calvin Cook May 7, 2026 1 Timothy 2:1-4  I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness…

  • Good Friday Devotional – Following Jesus From the Edges.

    Good Friday Devotional by Pastor Calvin Cook Read Psalm 22          “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Good Friday doesn’t clean things up. It doesn’t rush past the pain or tie it up with a bow. I am thinking how many times I have prayed, said out loud and under my breath the…

  • Cried Out, Prayed and Answered

    Today’s devotional has been prepared by Tom Balliet. Tom’s great perspective on this very passionate Psalm leads us into a time of seeking forgiveness and experiencing redemption. Thanks Tom, for sharing especially the very heart felt prayer. Devotionals By Us for Us Devotional submitted by Tom Balliet Cried Out, Prayed and Answered. Read Psalm 130…

  • Waiting is Hard – Lenten Devotional By Us for Us.

    Today’s devotional prepared by Virginia Wells is one that leads us to consider whether we are waiting on God to work the way we desire or if God has already actually already done something amazing that we haven’t recognized. Devotionals By Us for US Contributed by Virginia Wells The Waiting Read: Genesis 24:1-27 Abraham’s relationship…

  • LONLY WITH GOD

    LONLINESS WITH GOD Pastor Calvin Cook February 19, 2026 I know I have spoke recently about loneliness, but this morning as we begin lent – I am drawn because of Lent and the journey through this season to realize what loneliness looks like to me personally, to others, and what it must have felt like…

  • A Breath of Surrender – One Prayer at a Time

    Making Room, One Breath at a Time Pastor Calvin Cook February 16, 2026 If you are like me and I know most of you are. Our days are filled with so much. From the requirements of life and living that have become common practice like family responsibilities, work, paying bills, eating and drinking and having…