Author Archives: jackpelham

It’s a pretty good sign that somebody is not listening when they are not influenced by the presentation of fact and logic they obviously had not previously considered. They may go through the motions of responding, but that doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

Never in a thousand years would Billy tell youThat he thinks there’s any person in this worldWho is always right about everything. Yet when it comes to people being mad at Billy,Never in a thousand years will he thinkThat they … Continue reading →

There are some things in the Bible that a great many churchers refuse to believe. Among them is this: The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And His soul hates one who loves violence. Psalm 11:5. NASB. They are … Continue reading →

Scalpel in hand, the surgeon presumesTo exact from the body of human RealityOnly those parts she likes the best―As if Unity and Goodwill and PleasantnessMight be of some use, resected and laid outIn a stainless steel dish.

How long can she live with the liarWithout ever adopting one ofHis blameshifting lies into Her own self-view―Fouling her ownBeing with hisSoul-ruiningFalsehood?

If having been wrongedGives one a moral excuseTo mistreat others,Then shouldn’t one’s every offenseRightly provide his victims the same excuse?

Let’s see how I can say this with utter brevity, though much more needs to be said about it. Much ado is made of the power of God and his ability to influence and guide people, and even his ability … Continue reading →

Among those who claim Jesus, there are myriad millions who will not obey this one teaching: If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you … Continue reading →

One can wish a thing in but a moment’s time,And count it among his wants―Telling himself, and everybody else,That it is his ardent dream and plan. But deep down inside, we all know―For experience has taught us already―That he’ll never … Continue reading →

It’s disturbingHow many willCall themselves ChristiansBefore they evenAgree with GodAs to what isAnd is notA sin.