POEM: Christmas Triptych

From in the neighbor’s house, warm lamplight,

Dec 19, 2025

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POEM: Sentimental Pleasures

A gentle snow is falling slow outside

Dec 17, 2025

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The Kingdom of God is Like Christmas

I believe that the kingdom of God is like a fresh-cut evergreen tree hung with baubles and lights…

Dec 12, 2025 • Josh Bishop

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POEM: The Crowning King

I’ve written a handful of Christmas poems, and I think this is my favorite.

Dec 10, 2025

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POEM: Santa Wants Beer and Tobacco

In which I try to convince my children that Santa wants beer and tobacco instead of milk and cookies.

Dec 5, 2025

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Why My Boys Believe in Santa Claus

A Christian defense of the right jolly old elf

Dec 3, 2025 • Josh Bishop

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November 2025

POEM: On a Disappointing Mid-November Snowfall

The year’s first snow should look more like the flakes

Nov 29, 2025

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Love Poem

Ben Johnson has his Celia’s love,

Nov 7, 2025

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October 2025

Good – Psalm 73:28a

A Feast for Every Beggar

Oct 29, 2025

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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…

Oct 1, 2025 • Josh Bishop

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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, 2025 • Josh Bishop

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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, 2025

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