Author Archives: jackpelham

Was Satan involved in the Cain and Abel story? I think so. Let me show you what I find in the various texts and you can judge for yourself. And you can read my poem about it here if you … Continue reading →

When you hold to a positionThat is demonstrably false,Whether in fact, in logic, or morality—And you know—Or should know,That it is flawed— This is an outcropping—This is a signal—This is an evidence—That you have mismanaged yourself—That you have misstepped in … Continue reading →

I look at the young guy and seeHis pride oozing from his pores,Plain as day for me to see. And which shall I do first?—Remember when I was like that myself,Or hope there are yet older guys than me,Who can … Continue reading →

Some of the best things I’ve ever createdWere created when I ought to have beenWorking on worthy, non-creative things.

I have to say right away that these words are quite convicting to me personally, and I share them for the good of all, myself included.

A Facebook friend was asking everyone how she should be kinder, and I realized I had a lot to say about this topic in general. So here’s my reply to her—edited to be more polished and thorough as a blog … Continue reading →

I wondered for a long timeWhy some have such disdainFor the fireman—do-gooder that he is—With his attitude of command and priority. But then I finally realized the surprising truth—That it’s because they don’t believe in fire.

It saddens me to thinkThat you might not haveSomeone who thinks about youEvery day and hopes the best for you.

Do you understand thatThe moment you start to introduceNew material for the consideration of the typical audience,The minds of most of them begin immediately toLook for a reason not to consider it?

You can lay out the feast for them, friend,Preparing it with great care and excitement,Thrilled to be serving and to be giving themBeautiful things. But before you do this, please understand What the people of this world are like.