Monthly Archives: July 2018

JEWELS AND FOOLS

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Joel Emerson

Jesus said don’t give what’s Holy to a lowly dog, Don’t give precious pearls to any kind of hog. For they do not appreciate the finer things of life, They have no love of God or His Son, the Lord … Continue reading →

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SONG OF BLESSING (FOR OLIVIA)

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Joel Emerson

Welcome little one, tiny girl, To this great big awesome beautiful world. Your journey starts embraced with love, And to love bearers you look above. The way of fools remains below, But you look upward, rise up and go Toward … Continue reading →

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THIS STRANGER UNDER MY ROOF

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Joel Emerson

I may sing praise to God above, then turn and curse by brother; I may speak of an endless love, then say I hate another. A broken heart I may mend, or break it half in two; Encouragement I may … Continue reading →

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TAT ME TOO

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Joel Emerson

I want a tattoo on my brain, To remind me of Jesus’ pain, Caused by me when I sin, So, I won’t up and do it again. A Loving Savior, the kindest Boss, For me He died upon the cross. … Continue reading →

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THE INHERITANCE OF EVIL

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Joel Emerson

Fathers sometimes let us down and mothers also too, For they are only human, just like me and you. Though we may desire a better former past, And painful memories seem to tarry on and last. Remember the Words of … Continue reading →

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TRANSFORMATION BY IMITATION

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Joel Emerson

More like You, less like me, Is what, sweet Jesus, I would be. To see all men with eyes of love, To have mind and heart set above. Author, Perfector of greatest faith, You show great mercy, bestow great grace. … Continue reading →

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JOSHUA

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Joel Emerson

Joshua had a heart of gold, the best that could be found, He’d take his daddy supper on the other side of town. His pa was a widower; Josh’s wife was a great chef, And she’d fix extra vittles for … Continue reading →

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THE SERVANT KING

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Joel Emerson

There was a Man of greatest wealth, who left all that He owned, Left the Kingdom of His Father, left His lofty throne, To become a pauper, a homeless wanderer, no place to lay His head, Besides His clothes all … Continue reading →

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THE BLIND HEART

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Joel Emerson

The blind heart does beat in the chest of the man Who knows not his blessing and can’t understand. The grace and the mercy throughout all his life, From the hands with the scars, the hands of the Christ. He … Continue reading →

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FORGIVEN

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Joel Emerson

Thank you, God, for I am forgiven, From all my evil sinful livin’. By Blood of Christ I’ve been set free From chains of sin forged by me. Free from guilt, free from shame, By faith and repentance in Jesus … Continue reading →

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