Monthly Archives: December 2013

The Educated Atheist

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Joel Emerson

A man of great learning, who had lots of degrees, Had a few questions he brought unto me. If there is a God, then why is there sin? Why pain and suffering, are these greater than Him? Illness and death … Continue reading →

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Mercy and Grace

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Joel Emerson

Pillars in Heaven on which the great pearl gates swing, These pillars of God which the angels do sing. One holds back the hand of judgment and wrath, The other yields blessing in spite of our past. One redeems sinners … Continue reading →

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An Inside Job

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Joel Emerson

Actions of evil is what we call sin, But is the heart of the matter under our skin? All crimes have motives; we know this is true, They all have some reason to carry them through. Into this world we … Continue reading →

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Abba

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Joel Emerson

Our fathers are an image of God up above, They gave us our life, they gave us their love. Between father and child there’s no greater bond, While mothers may cuddle, dads make us strong. Whether here or away their … Continue reading →

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Tick-Tock

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Joel Emerson

I love you, my dear, you know that I do, But time will tell, time always speaks true. I’ll love you, honey, till the day that I die, But time will tell, for time doesn’t lie. A raving beauty you … Continue reading →

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The Refinery

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Joel Emerson

At journey’s end I make my way through veil of morning mist, The other side I behold nail-scarred feet which I stoop and gently kiss. A host of friends and family greet me with warm embrace, Though no greater joy … Continue reading →

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Property Dispute

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Joel Emerson

Boundary line in our soul, On one side’s dung, the other’s gold. Boundary line in our life, On one side’s peace, the other strife. We think what’s ours, we think we own, But while we breathe, it’s all on loan. … Continue reading →

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Our Present Time Is the Kernel (for this our life eternal)

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Joel Emerson

Eternity calls, now how will you plead? You come fore the judge, down on your knees. Every day of your life you’re given a choice To shut out or listen to God’s quiet voice. One day this will change from … Continue reading →

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Flower Power

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Joel Emerson

Dogwood tree with beautiful flower, living reminder of God’s great power. Four white petals in the shape of a cross, where our Lord was hung to save the lost. White is the symbol of purity, without sin He saved us … Continue reading →

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The Smallest Flame (can set the world on fire)

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Joel Emerson

If faith is the candle, then love is the flame, Ours has been lit by the King with God’s name. He loved us without borders, in spite of our sin, More than parents, more than our friends. He suffered and … Continue reading →

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