Author Archives: jackpelham

I’m going to do my best to keep this short, as I just want to put a couple of thoughts out there without composing the volumes of supporting ideas that should eventually go with it. So here’s my main point: … Continue reading →

My church may not be perfect—It may have its shortcomings and flaws—It may have its errors and bad habitsAnd its imperfect leaders—And even some of its sinsSwept under the carpet—

As well as it is obeyedOne might think it had been God himselfWho forbade thinking about what we sayAnd do and teach and believe at church.

Pushing through becomes ironicWhen stands in his own way.

Being ever the champion of the obviousI have keenly noticed that peopleAre not effectively bothered by thingsThat do not concern them. Yes, you may quote me on that. And you’re welcome! And in support of this assertionI invite you to … Continue reading →

When the man submits his own conclusionsIn his list of evidences for the thingHe’s showing you right thereThat he doesn’t understandHow it works.

I need to lose 55 pounds to get to 200 pounds, which will be somewhere in the ballpark of a healthy weight for me. And while losing 55 pounds sounds like quite a feat, I am at least encouraged that, … Continue reading →