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POEM: American Logres
After William Blake and for F. Scott Hoffman (requiescat in pace)
13 hrs ago • Josh Bishop

March 2026

Epilepsy Sucks, and God is Good
I don’t post about our family journey with epilepsy very much, but today, March 26, is Purple Day — an international day for epilepsy awareness — so…
Mar 26 • Josh Bishop
Bicycles & Cheese
In which two greats dwell on two common pleasures
Mar 11 • Josh Bishop

February 2026

Christian Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are located on land that belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Feb 13 • Josh Bishop

December 2025

POEM: Christmas Triptych
From in the neighbor’s house, warm lamplight,
Dec 19, 2025
POEM: Sentimental Pleasures
A gentle snow is falling slow outside
Dec 17, 2025
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
POEM: The Crowning King
I’ve written a handful of Christmas poems, and I think this is my favorite.
Dec 10, 2025
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
Why My Boys Believe in Santa Claus
A Christian defense of the right jolly old elf
Dec 3, 2025 • Josh Bishop

November 2025

POEM: On a Disappointing Mid-November Snowfall
The year’s first snow should look more like the flakes
Nov 29, 2025
Love Poem
Ben Johnson has his Celia’s love,
Nov 7, 2025
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