Author Archives: Joel Emerson

A Brother Like No Other

For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother. Matthew 12:50 I’ve been rejected and neglected, disrespected and much worse, By friends and kin who in the end seem like such a … Continue reading

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A Call to Arms

Are you a frontline warrior or an armchair quarterback? Are you busy sharing love or running for a snack? Do you defend God’s Kingdom in your words and actions too, Or are you much too busy with the things the … Continue reading

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Idol Thoughts

Not too many years ago I was a prisoner of my dreams, The very things I wanted I found out was Satan’s schemes. Be careful what you wish for, you just might get your hell, Funny how the things we … Continue reading

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Oxygen for the Soul

As I begin my time of prayer I look up to the sky, And ask the Creator of all there is, God please do tell me why? Why would you hear a sinner of such very little worth, Who’s rejected … Continue reading

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Tinnitus

Way back in my days of childhood I played in fields and wood, Underneath the sky and sun every chance I could. Not too far from my home, but slightly out of sight, I could not hear my mother call … Continue reading

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Beautiful Angel

Beautiful Angel, there by my side, Here in my heart, forever I’ll hide. Beautiful Angel, keep me in line ‘til death do us part, remain in my heart for all of time. Beautiful Angel, love of my life, Heaven has … Continue reading

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Incessant

I am a man of constant prayer, what goes up will come around, All that I am, or hope to be, is in Jesus only found. Though life line tender, the slightest thought, This sublime privilege by Christ’s blood bought. … Continue reading

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Teardrops Falling, Joy Is Calling

Though we may now shed painful tears, one day in joy we’ll shout, This promise given by God above is ours if we don’t doubt. As we return to seek His face we sorrow for our sin, And the burning … Continue reading

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The BAAAAD Shepherd

The shepherds of the sheep, are they dead or fast asleep? They lead the flock down a path that’s both broad and very steep. God’s word they don’t discern and the people do not learn, To love and obey their … Continue reading

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The Polygraph

Is Jesus Christ a liar, does He really speak what’s true? Does your life reflect His word by everything you do? He sometimes spoke of heaven more often spoke of hell, Do you believe that they exist, do your neighbor … Continue reading

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