Author Archives: jackpelham

I want to write a brief article today because I don’t have time to write the book(s?) that the topic deserves. But even so, brevity takes its time, too. So here’s a thesis statement aimed at giving you hope that … Continue reading →

Perhaps you have got them labeled as “strong”,And have made up your mind that they areWorthy of your stout and silent respect,But it’s likely that you have little ideaWhat all battles they have to fightTo be the people that you … Continue reading →

Looking at this photo of some kids at a party in 1947, I think that if I were to spend an hour considering the differences from then to now, it would be an hour well-spent.

Let us observe that the tall husband―who can get thingsdown for you―may also,from time to time,put themup too high.

How is it, O man,That after all this time,Knowing all these people,You still do not knowWhat people are like?

Christians are all over the place when it comes to their understanding of what God requires of man before he will grant him eternal life in that Holy City. I think that naturally, one could consider the idea that “God … Continue reading →

Books and books could be written about why I believe what follows, but I have forced myself to keep it very brief. And if you want to understand my reasons (beyond the tidbits of reason that are interspersed with my … Continue reading →

He wants to feel good about himself. He wants others to feel good about him,Which helps him to feel good about himself.

I struggle to understand the scriptures. I can’t tell you that I struggle enough, mind you, but I struggle. I have spent countless hours (though God will know the count), reading and pondering and discussing them. And surely, I have … Continue reading →

He will tell you,Just as certainly as he tells himself,That he has set out on a righteous quest of principleTo right the wrongs that plague us all.And he sets his sights on politics Or religion―or perhaps on both.