Common Saint

In the ministry at Oakstreet, we have been introduced to many folks who have been homeless and destitute (materially and spiritually). I have seen God do some miraculous things in the past weeks in their lives. There are still others who are searching and have not entered into a relationship with Christ. These were the ones that I had in mind when Josh and I started writing this song last week. This song is an invitation to them and anyone else searching for real meaning. I've placed it on my sound click if you would like to hear the recording. The lyrics are below. Josh does a great job on the vocals. "Mighty Fortress, Our God" (©2007 by Buddy Holt & Josh Brock) You're wandering aimless searching for answers you've lost yourself along the way clinging to shadows that are now your prison can't find a familiar place Surrender to Him He's mighty to save He's a merciful father and He's calling today with his arms wide open He'll welcome you i...

"The fig tree withered on the spot, a dry stick. The disciples saw it happen. They rubbed their eyes, saying, "Did we really see this?" A leafy tree one minute, a dry stick the next?"... ...But Jesus was matter-of-fact: "Yes-and if you embrace this kingdom life and don't doubt God, you'll not only do minor feats like I did to the fig tree, but also triumph over huge obstacles...Absolutely everything ranging from small to large, as you make it part of your believing prayer, gets included as you lay hold of God.". Matthew 20 (The Message) All of us at Cornerstone and Oakstreet were reminded today of how He has it all under control and the incredible work He is doing, when we got word of the decision Shawn made to surrender his life to Christ. I know that almost daily these days I catch myself in a state of amazement much like these disciples who stood there rubbing their eyes. Its an awesome place to be, seeing His works, small and large, as we are ...