Author Archives: Joel Emerson

Yesterday’s memories, oh what a treasure,I’ve seen my days of woe and also days of pleasure.The hard times shaped my life like the smithy shapes the steel,A better soul it made me, cause it caused my heart to kneel.Thank You … Continue reading →

Signs of the times, signs in the sky,Signs from our God and these signs do not lie.Men can surely fabricate what they would have you see,But God is truth and truth is God and He will ever be.Sun and moon, … Continue reading →

Do Jesus you call Master, have you made Him King?No matter if you’re a pastor or greatest gifts you bring.For He is not impressed with status or with giving,Is His Lordship now confessed with your speaking and your living?Do you … Continue reading →

Oh Lord my God, sometimes I just don’t understand,Can my life, my purpose still fit in Your plans?I try to walk within Your will,But it seems my service amounts to nil.I tried to stay upon Your path,I’ve prayed, I’ve prepped, … Continue reading →

The little child struggled neath the heavy load,Father and child walking down that winding uphill road.The little child was burdened with struggles, grief and cares,But the Father He did offer this weighty load to share.Put your load upon Me and … Continue reading →

Spirit of Vengeance, spirit of hate,Stay outside my door, outside my gate.For God’s Spirt of Love resides in my heart,There’s no room for another in the smallest of parts.You knock on the door, but I won’t let you in,You claim … Continue reading →

Keep your distance, don’t come close, there’s a plague that’s running round,It’ll make you mighty sick, put you in the ground.But a question that does puzzle me, why would God let this be?Its reason isn’t clear to me, it’s wisdom … Continue reading →

I’m mighty weak in body, soul and wit,Sometimes I feel like I should just give up and quit.Seems I lack the power that others have got,I’ve got a little bit, but not a whole lot.But God’s Word tells a different … Continue reading →

Slow down, be still, learn of your Creator,Time flies by so quickly, there may not be a later.Rushing here, rushing there, our lives a wisp of smoke,Take the time and you will find the Words that Jesus spoke.He said, “Many … Continue reading →

No more heavy chains of sin upon my feet,I’ve left the dungeon of death and hell this fresh air is so sweet.I’m steppin’ out to freedom given by the Christ,Oh, my soul, I’m out the hole, with a brand-new life. … Continue reading →