Thoughts from the Edges

Tag: prayer

  • A Return to Prayer

    Returning to the Place of PrayerPastor Calvin CookMay 16,2025 Scripture: Mark 1:35–39 “And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed…” (Mark 1:35) In a world that constantly pulls us in every direction, where the demand of life never…

  • Feeling Deserted – But We are Never Forsaken – A Good Friday Devotional

    Good Friday Devotional: “Deserted—but Not Forsaken” Pastor Calvin Cook Scripture: Isaiah 43:2, Matthew 26:36-45, Matthew 27:46, John 19:30 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”…

  • I NEED ! Morning Devotional from Isaiah 43 –

    Isaiah 43 Devotional I Need You – You Are Mine Pastor Calvin Cook Key Verse: “You are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1) The opening words from the song by Elevation Worship is starting my morning; “I need You to soften my heart, And break me apart, I need You to open my eyes And see that You’re…

  • When God Speaks – Do You Listen? Morning Devotional From the Edges –

    When I hear from God – How will I respond ? Prayerfully from the heart of Pastor Calvin Cook Romans 12:2 “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable…

  • Whispered Words of Worship – Morning thoughts from Pastor Calvin on our heart for Worship

    Whispered Words of WorshipFrom the heart of Pastor Calvin CookScripture: “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 (NIV) This past weekend, I was not in my regular places of worship. Gail and I decided to take a brief time of vacation which meant driving on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. But…

  • Meant to Destroy – A Personal Story – Hope and Healing abounds.

    MEANT to DESTROY – A PERSONAL STORY Prepared by Pastor Calvin Cook February 19, 2025 Yesterday was a scary day. I came home at lunch time to find Gail very unresponsive. Thinking the worst had happened I prepared to take her to the Emergency Room, realizing that I couldn’t, I called 911 and soon 2…

  • RETREAT Without WITHDRAWING – Moving Forward by Returning – Part 3

    Moving Forward by Returning – Part 3 Retreat Doesn’t Mean Withdrawing – Prayerfully prepared by Pastor Calvin Cook February 12, 2025 Good Morning, may we together just take a deep breath, quiet our lives, and sit for a few minutes just listening to the presence of God. Before anything else today, take a few minutes…

  • The Wait – How Long? Morning Devotional – From the Edges

    The Wait – Prepared by Pastor Calvin Cook January 29, 2025 Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.…

  • A Devotion for those who feel beat down.

    A Devotion for those who feel beat down – Prepared by Pastor Calvin Cook – January 14, 2024 There is a new day before us. In this new day I realize that we are carrying many of the burdens of the days, weeks, and years that have passed. We are called to let go of…

  • REFRESHING OUR SOUL – Morning Devotional –

    How Is It With Your Soul?Prepared by Pastor Calvin Cook – 11-29-2024Refreshing Our Soul with God’s NourishmentScripture: Isaiah 43:19 (NIV) “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19 (one of my favorite…