Author Archives: jackpelham

Let’s see how I can say this with utter brevity, though much more needs to be said about it. Much ado is made of the power of God and his ability to influence and guide people, and even his ability … Continue reading →

Among those who claim Jesus, there are myriad millions who will not obey this one teaching: If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you … Continue reading →

One can wish a thing in but a moment’s time,And count it among his wants―Telling himself, and everybody else,That it is his ardent dream and plan. But deep down inside, we all know―For experience has taught us already―That he’ll never … Continue reading →

It’s disturbingHow many willCall themselves ChristiansBefore they evenAgree with GodAs to what isAnd is notA sin.

Many think that Because of God’s grace And his amazing forgiveness, Believers don’t have to repent and grow And learn and change and overcome ,And that God adamantly choosesTo see them as if they hadAlready done all of that―After which … Continue reading →

I have worked for many years on excellence of mind―considering reality to be a fine rule of thumb, to which my own thoughts and attitudes and intentions and beliefs and decisions should be repaired. I have read all or most … Continue reading →

It has been my observation―And you can quote me on this if you like―That most people are fairly well-behavedWhen they are behaving well. When you see them falling short,It’s often not so much because they don’t Know any better as … Continue reading →

I think this meme is clumsy, and overstates its case. This is aggravating, because the point it really wants to make is a good one, but it is overstated here, beyond what is true and reasonable, as if the author … Continue reading →

Do we not so often judge our own pietyBy where we draw the line,Rather than by where we do not?