Author Archives: jackpelham

It’s pretty simple, really.Here’s how it works. If a guy truly loves Truth, justice, righteousness, goodness,Honor, wisdom, and love—And if you should show him his faultIn any of these things,Or the like—Then he will correct himself.Period.

An unscrupluous seller exhibits narcissist-like behavior on a free piano deal. So, a dear friend sends me a link to a pretty good piano being given away for free on Facebook Marketplace. So I decided to get involved for her … Continue reading →

I’m still thinking. It’s what I do—Except when I don’t—And believe me,I’m still stinging From those indiscretions!

The winter fog has laidIts carpet of diamondsOn the old snow,In time for the sun’s inspection.

Not altogether unappreciated, mind you, But different,He wears them out with this thinking,Having come from the factory, it seems,With it turned up to eleven,And having since figured out on his ownHow to turn it up to twelve or thirteen, maybe—In … Continue reading →

Some wear their insecurities on their sleeves—Obvious to all but the clueless at first glance—And voicing them constantly to themselves,As if there were serious danger in forgetting them. Others do not live this way,And have to strain to imagineWhat life … Continue reading →

I don’t supposeI have ever been the one To suffer the bully,But to deny him face to face. Yet to this day,I meet so many bulliesWho have learned from experienceNot to expect any Efficacious pushback. And I can’t help but … Continue reading →

Where did I ever get the idea that whenever I am sad, I should retreat from good habits? And how could I not see that this strategy could only lead to more sadness‒and from there, to further retreat? It is … Continue reading →

This is a thought experiment about church priorities. Here are six brief church profiles, each from a different congregation. Imagine what it might be like to be a member of each congregation. And keep in mind that the word here … Continue reading →

If the narcissist will deny God himself,He will surely deny you. If he will deny direct observationAnd fact and logic and sourcing,He will surely deny you.