Author Archives: jackpelham

Is there any religion today—or any subset therefore—that calls upon its members to pretend?

He adamantly told me what his “biblical” doctrine on the matter was. And then I showed him three other passages that flatly disagreed with his idea on the passage he showed me. From that point, it was amazing to watch … Continue reading →

Perhaps it is the caseThat life hereIs meant to be a tougher adventureThan you assume it must be—And that you could and shouldLearn more than seems convenient—And overcome more challenges thanIt seems one should have to overcome.

What good is that amazing brain you have—Created and loaned by the Greatest Thinker Ever Himself—When it is under the charge of a tired spiritWho has grown so weary in this worldAs no longer to care about learningAnd discovering and … Continue reading →

We Christians regularly talk about “the kingdom”, but in my observation, we’re not often very precise about what we mean, and I think this causes us trouble from time to time. When we say “the kingdom”, we could possibly mean … Continue reading →

We have plenty of: Land to grow enough crops and animals to feed everybody on earth. Sunshine to make it grow. Water to make it grow. Air to make it grow. People to do the work that’s required to make … Continue reading →

Our son—This wonder to usWith a mind of his ownThat sees and hears the worldAnd reports back to us his own findingsIn this sweet fellowship into which we have grownIn these nineteen years—

Not many ever fully surrenderTo letting the truth be the truth. No, the masses find such promise In pretending parts of it To be something otherThan what they are.

We want to know about ghosts,But maybe not entirely,Because maybe it’s somehowMore satisfying if we don’tFind out for sure.

There’s a lot that needs doing in this world—and not enough doers doing it. But one thing that’s sorely in need is for someone to keep the encouragers encouraged, because if they stop doing what they do, it all gets … Continue reading →