Monthly Archives: January 2014

Learning to Cultivate an Eternal Perspective

This email was sent as an invitation to attend a meeting at Joel’s home. Although the meeting has come and gone, the content of the email may be of interest to readers. Reading a book written by David Jeremiah, I … Continue reading

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Answer to the Riddle

I don’t know how other people build their dome homes, but this one would never have been finished without the grace of Almighty God. After surviving cancer, and a couple of motorcycle wrecks, not to mention various close calls of … Continue reading

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The Great Abomination

There once was an old man who had two sons, though they both lived close by, one of the sons rarely made contact with his father, while the other called at morning and noon. And although he had a wife … Continue reading

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The Parable of a Hero and a Zero

The Parable of a Hero and a Zero (A new twist on an old story) Joshua and Jacob were twin brothers. Identical to such an extreme their own parents and spouses had trouble telling them apart. Native to Canada they … Continue reading

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Selective Reading

This email was sent as an invitation to attend a meeting at Joel’s home. Although the meeting has come and gone, the content of the email may be of interest to readers. If you missed October’s meeting you missed a … Continue reading

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Thank you!

Special thanks to my wife Debra, my own “Tertius,” who typed this body of work and printed whatever was needed for my Sunday School Class. Myself being computer illiterate, without her help this would not have come to be. Also … Continue reading

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Lost and Found

Lost my wallet, lost my keys, A big wind came, lost my trees. Lost my hair, my get up and go, My youth is gone, now I’m moving slow. Lost my power, my place in line, Too much grog, lost … Continue reading

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Joel’s Story

The Testimony of Joel Emerson of God’s Grace and Love in his Life, read before the congregation of Beech Grove Baptist Church, November 18, 2012. Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council … Continue reading

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Making a Prophet

I ran into an old friend just the other day, And was pleasantly surprised by what she had to say. She said, “You look like a prophet, with beard and slick bald head,” While some might be offended, I relished … Continue reading

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Words of Love

Words of Love upon these pages, Passed on down from ancient ages. Words of wisdom, words of truth, If you seek God then here’s your proof. His Son foretold generations before, His birth upon a stable floor. His death described … Continue reading

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