ALL SAFE AND SOUND
Throughout the day, I reflected on how easy it is to take for granted life’s non-events. But then, when I considered the Nor’easter that nailed the upper East Coast this morning, anybody can be one hour or heartbeat away from life flipping on a dime. There but for the grace of God go I, right?
FILLING THE TANK
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for filling my cup this afternoon. Like me, may others find the rest and renewal they need in Your Word.
MODERN TECH
February 21, 2026 Jason Bonnicksen MODERN TECH 365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 83 Let me tell you something about being a bona fide child of the 70s and 80s—a proud Gen-X’er. We grew up in a world where if you wanted to talk to a friend, you stretched the curly yellow phone cord across […]
FRIDAY NIGHT DATE NIGHT
February 20, 2026 Jason Bonnicksen FRIDAY NIGHT DATE NIGHT 365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 82 It’s been a hot minute since my wife and I went out for “Friday night date night.” Two weeks ago, the opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics was being televised, and we didn’t want to miss that. Then […]
THE GOSPEL OF CHOCOLATE
February 19, 2026 Jason Bonnicksen THE GOSPEL OF CHOCOLATE 365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 81 WARNING! This post is not diet-friendly. It’s not carnivore-friendly. It’s not keto-friendly. It might not even be vegan-friendly. But you know what it is friendly for? Anxiety and stress. Howdy, everyone! Your favorite fat and sassy pastor here, coming […]
DUST, DOOM, AND GOOD NEWS
February 18, 2026 Jason Bonnicksen DUST, DOOM, AND GOOD NEWS 365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 80 Well, it’s Ash Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. I was supposed to be preaching live right about now. Instead, I’m now sitting comfortable on my couch. Mother Nature decided we needed a bona fide blizzard today—whiteout conditions, couldn’t even […]
FAILURE
I am thankful for the failure because it taught me some hard-to-learn lessons. Because of that failure, I can learn from my mistakes and hopefully not make them again.
THE BLESSING OF EVERY PASSING DAY
February 9, 2026 Jason Bonnicksen THE BLESSING OF EVERY PASSING DAY 365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 71 While munching on chips and salsa at our favorite Tex-Mex joint, my iPhone alerted me to a new text. It was my brother, sending a quippy little message with an attachment. I couldn’t resist and had to […]
FROM THE PULPIT TO THE POOPER SCOOPER
I’m thankful for for the privilege of opening God’s Word, and the grounding reality of mundane chores that keep me humble.
LIFE’S LEARNING CURVE
No matter the learning curve, press into it. For when you do, it’ll someday yield fruit and pay off. Today, I’m thanking God for days like today, where I’m reminded that all good things come with trial and error, failure, and a learning curve.