Author Archives: jackpelham

How I Can Tell That You Don’t Care

Posted on May 17, 2012 by jackpelham

If you’ve watched enough movies or TV shows that depict gambling or spying, you’ll know what a “tell” is. The poker player nervously fiddles with his wedding ring when he’s bluffing. The undercover agent begins to sweat when he suspects … Continue reading →

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Response to a Huckabee Supporter

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jackpelham

This post is a response to a comment made on Facebook. Here’s that comment: Unfortunately, I really believe Mike Huckabee in 2008 represented God’s final chance for America, at least politically speaking. We all pray for Godly, Christian leaders. God … Continue reading →

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A Reply to the Phat Man on “And They Say There Is No God”

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jackpelham

This post is a reply to a blog post here: And They Say There Is No God Matt, Many controversies, such as the one you highlight here about whether there is a Creator, are themselves secondary to a greater problem. … Continue reading →

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How Can I Trust You?

Posted on May 12, 2012 by jackpelham

Have you noticed how some people seem hard-wired to get you to believe and to act like they do? Indeed, some people seem to operate on the untested assumption that all their friends ought to do as they do. Having … Continue reading →

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Where Is My Teacher?

Posted on May 11, 2012 by jackpelham

Where is my teacher? I am sick with worries And I need to Sit at his feet until All my worries are Under his care– Until I am myself again. I need my teacher. ————————— Note: I was in … Continue reading →