THE SILENT GENERATION
As I backed out of Elaine’s driveway, I felt elated for the day of visits I’d had – a day of thanksgiving with four members of the Silent Generation. All are wise for their years, and none are afraid. All realize that what’s happening now has happened before, and humanity will go on. What’s required of us is gratitude, prayer, and faith.
HOLY COW GOOD
January 13, 2026 Jason Bonnicksen HOLY COW GOOD 365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 2 So, if you haven’t read last night’s blog, start there, then come back; (and please do); because by the time you’re done reading this, your saliva glands are gonna have ya drooling. As you know, I’d made some shredded beef […]
GRANDMA’S WURST
My grandma B, God rest her soul, she was something special. (Aren’t all grandmas though?) Grandma Claire was a grandma’s grandma, the old-fashioned kind of grandma that made everything in the kitchen from scratch. No box recipes, no store-bought mixes, everything was 100% from scratch.
CONCENCRATED TO THE LORD
Today I was privileged to officiate the baptism of a two-month-old boy. What joy! I’m always delighted to watch how God works in the lives of my congregation, especially in the young. But what I’m truly thankful for is seeing another young family choose to consecrate their child unto the Lord.
MY BIG BOOKIE BOY
January 10, 2026 Jason Bonnicksen MY BIG BOOKIE BOY 365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 41 Saturdays are meant for sleeping, even if just a little bit. Today was no exception— of course that’s just my opinion. That said, my boxer bunch boys don’t share my opinion, especially our oldest, Arlo. Arlo is my boy. […]
LOOK SIR! LOOK SIR!
Did you know that one of the most requested items by the homeless, of all things, is socks? Yup, it’s true. We recently did a sock drive at our church. I don’t know how many we collected, but it was a lot. I’m sure they’re being put to good use….
A KRAZY KID-LIKE FAITH
I’d just turned on my PC at the office and set my phone down when the KakaoTalk app on my phone chirped. Ahh, it’s Emmie, I thought. I didn’t hesitate; I opened the app to see what all the hubbub was about.
PRAYING IN THE GRAY
January 7, 2026 Jason Bonnicksen PRAYING IN THE GRAY 365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 38 Do any of you old-timers remember the “acme” style grocery stores made famous in the 70’s & 80’s, like where every product in the store was generic? The labels and packaging were all black and white, or yellow (I […]
FRIENDSHIP, THE GREATER LOVE
Today, I thought it important to give a shoutout to my friend, but more importantly to thank our Lord and Savior for giving us friends who care enough to care. I hope and pray you all have at least one friend like that.
RESET
January 5, 2026 Jason Bonnicksen RESET 365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 36 I couldn’t tie my shoelaces. I wasn’t able to clip my toenails. Worse yet, climbing a flight of stairs caused me to lose my breath. My body hurt; my joints ached; and my quality of sleep suffered. That was me one year […]