A letter to our (former) elders

Several years ago, my wife and I met with the elders at the church we were attending to address some concerns that we had about perceived shifts in the…

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September 2025

Autumn Ikos

Praise and honor to the God who gives us fallen leaves rustling beneath every step and rattling in the chilliest breeze.

Sep 26 • 

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A Liturgy for Drinking Beer

This liturgy for drinking beer is from my forthcoming book, Cheers & Amen: Thank God for Good Beer. Look for it from Lion Press soon!

Sep 12

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A Feast for Every Beggar

John 6:35 — Feast

Sep 10

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POEM: It’s a Beautiful Day!

Rum-di-tum-hey! It’s a beautiful day!

Sep 5

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HYMN: Coram Deo (Before the Face of God)

Coram Deo (Before the Face of God)

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Bishop’s Commonplace Hodgepodgery

This is cross-posted from one of my other substacks, Bishop’s Commonplace Hodgepodgery, which is simply a collection of words and sentences that have…

Sep 1 • 

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August 2025

POEM: A Meager Harvest

This hard-hoed soil’s ceding nothing now.

Aug 29

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Chastity Prayers

A small collection of prayers for chastity, as well as related scripture and a short list of reasons to stay chaste.

Aug 27 • 

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100% AI-free Guarantee

In which I pledge to never use AI for any element of the creative process.

Aug 15 • 

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POEM: Backpacking Somewhere Near Red Bridge

In a grove of dense aspens, their trunks silver-white,

Aug 1

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July 2025

POEM: Family Liturgy

“The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen.”

Jul 30

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