Author Archives: jackpelham

Many generally approve of truth as a way of life,Even if we do falter in it from time to timeAnd in various ways. And if some truth is harder than the rest,And more likely to cause us to stumble,I suppose … Continue reading →

It’s funny, how a person can love the truthWhen he doesn’t know all of it yet. But like a journey in a new land,It simply cannot be discovered all at once. And this is our humble lot.And if we don’t … Continue reading →

Some make too much of mankindAnd his capabilities.And some make too little.

I don’t suppose that in a hundred years of trying,I could ever calculate the total investmentThat mankind has sunk into believingThat God must not have really meantAll the things that he said.

To say thank you, for some, is obligatory. And in the culture of some, it’s mandatory.For some, it’s a hassle, and for others, a vain tradition. And for some, it’s an afterthought, at best—if it’s even a thought at all. … Continue reading →

When the yard man leaves half the back yard unmowed, and refuses to come finish the job when it’s brought to his attention, what does forgiveness look like? Does it mean having him back in two weeks for another service? … Continue reading →

Sugar lies,Swearing it can satisfy,When it cannot. And we, Believing the lie,Eat more and moreIn pursuit of the dream,Until we are sick from it—Perhaps in the near term,But certainly in the long.

It is curious, o man,That you endeavorTo love like Jesus,But not To think like Jesus.

As I discussed briefly in my last post, I think that God wants wholehearted devotion from us. But an equally-important question is what do we want from God? I think that most of us can certainly related to wanting to … Continue reading →

Whether one thinks it is strong enough or not, there is among the churches a substantial interest in converting new souls to the Christian faith/religion/way-of-life. But just how much of the soul are we to convert? Are we to convert … Continue reading →