Author Archives: Joel Emerson

Pen Pal

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Joel Emerson

I have a friend in a faraway place, Never heard his voice, never seen his face. Never breathed his scent, never shook his hand, Cause there’s a wall that keeps me from this man. Steel and concrete built by sin, … Continue reading →

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Brotherhood of Adam, Brotherhood of Christ

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Do unto others as Christ has done to you, The hearts that do love and the hearts that hate too. Our brothers in Christ we call them our friends, But our brothers in Adam are prisoners of sin. We hold … Continue reading →

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Bed of Roses, Bed of Nails

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Everything points to God, from a tiny sparrow’s melodious song, To the orbit of earth six hundred mill long, everything points to God. Everything speaks of His Love, from the beauty of nature we behold with our eye, To His … Continue reading →

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Our Earthly Father’s Story (reveals) Our Heavenly Father’s Glory

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Children of adoption, children of flesh, Children of God, these children are blessed. For their father’s great love is the unbreakable rock, It outlasts the rhythm of the beat of life’s clock. A hand that is firm, yet the tenderest … Continue reading →

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The Pain Exchange

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Exchange your pain for prayer whether slight or off the chart, The Doctor bids you call Him as soon as symptoms start, Be it physical or mental or a broken heart’s sad grief. The Doctor has the cure, the Doctor … Continue reading →

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Pure Devotion

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Oh that God’s own people, who go by His Son’s name, Would have a passion for His Kingdom, like an addict’s hungry vein. We give our tithe, our ten percent and feel so very smug, A crack-head spends all he … Continue reading →

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Yeast Infection

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Joel Emerson

Laws of man like shifting sand, a foothold insecure, The currents they ride, on wind and tide, unstable that’s for sure. The worldly code a winding road, it takes the easy path, And truth denied creates a lie, in God’s … Continue reading →

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Tares (Seeds of Doubt)

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Joel Emerson

“Did God really say?” Are the devil’s first words found within God’s Book. Doubt is the tool he employed from the start, his favorite bait for his hook. He undermines truth with the most subtle of lies, He can fool … Continue reading →

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My Walk

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Joel Emerson

In my prayer, He is there. When I give thanks for my meal, It’s because of Him. When I start my journey, He will be there to help me along the way, Speed bumps, curve balls, and low times may … Continue reading →

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Mercy Ends Justice Begins

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Joel Emerson

The unforgiven stands before God’s awesome Holy throne, No one to stand beside them, they’re naked and alone. One minute they’re relaxing, having fun with several friends, The next it all is over, their time on earth it ends. “How … Continue reading →

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