Author Archives: jackpelham

He is fooled by the familiar formInto thinking that as he readsHe must also be understanding.

When reading a passage in the BibleWhat person is there who can set asideWhat he wants it to meanOr expects it to meanOr thought it meant yesterdayOr has always heard that it meansOr what his friends want it to mean? … Continue reading →

Too few have any concept That ideas need to be vetted—Beyond the question of whether They seem desirable to hold. And of those who do perceive the needFew have much skill at it.

There’s really no getting aroundThe fact that you are not listening—Especially since what I’m tryingTo talk to you about right now isThe fact that you are not listening.

I saw this meme on Facebook, and immediately liked it and disliked it!

It can take quite some time to learn how to work the Bible puzzle—and for many of us, one of the first steps seems to be coming to the realization that it is, indeed, a puzzle at all! I remember … Continue reading →

Some of the sheep say That the greatest thingA sheep can do isTo graze.

Always be preparedFor the fools to protestThat your wrestling them freeFrom the muck of stupidityIs not love.

This is such a tough principle to navigate! How much should we “stand our ground”, and how much should we simply let people be the people they are, even if it steps on our toes? I think this is one … Continue reading →