365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 104 Today is the day for geeks around the world to unite, because only a true nerd would find a reason to party over a mathematical constant. March 14—written as 03/14—translates to the beginning of 3.1415926535…. To honor the world’s nerds—a group I proudly claim membership in—my wife and I will be enjoying apple pi à la mode tonight after a succulent supper of ham, green beans, and cheesy taters. One needs serious comfort food when a blizzar

365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 103 Let’s be real: I’m not exactly known for holding my tongue, and today there is absolutely no masking what I’m thankful for. Simply stated, it’s our God-given right to speak freely. Now, I know some folks love to split hairs and argue that it’s a legal right, not a "God-given" one. Maybe that’s a debate for a different day, but here’s what I know: regardless of what any government says, our tongues are like swords we’ve been given the power

There’s a specific kind of gratitude that hits you when you’re three bites into a perfect piece of fried steak. It’s the realization that while we spend so much time trying to "optimize" our lives, sometimes God just wants us to enjoy a good meal and the simple comfort of home.

One shoe. She was eternally grateful for half a pair. Meanwhile, I’m standing in my closet having an existential crisis...

That’s when it finally hit me: the effects of daylight savings time were working in our favor...

When I pray the Lord’s Prayer, I often think of this home as part of my daily bread. Sure, our daily bread is the food God gives; but doesn’t the provision include our home?

Sometimes God’s Word smacks us upside the head like a two-ton truck, and other times, He speaks with a still, small voice.

March 5, 2026 Jason Bonnicksen CARDS, CALLS, AND CONNECTIONS 365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 95 They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but at 57, I think I’ve finally mastered the best trick of all: the art of the chill. Today wasn’t about hustle or high-octane celebrations. It was about the three C’s that keep this pastor’s heart full: Cards, Calls, and Connections. From the ping of a Facebook notification, to the handwritten ink on a card, and the sound of a familia

Their little birthday gifts might have seemed small to them, but they’re huge to me. I thank God for...

Well, seeing as I’m turning 57 in two days, I figured, “Happy birthday to me!” Zip went the credit card, and presto, I was the new owner of ...

March 2, 2026 Jason Bonnicksen THE GRACE OF DIALOGUE 365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 92 You’ve all been following my blog for some time, knowing that, with the exception of my nightly posts, I’m rarely on Facebook these days. Too much drama, ya know? But in a moment of weakness, I clicked that blue icon and got caught up in an acquaintance’s post. Say it ain’t so, but it was a doozy! My friend wrote a highly charged discourse that delineated two diametrically opposed “visions

March 1, 2026 Jason Bonnicksen THE SAUCY SERENDIPITY OF DAY 91 365 DAYS OF THANKSLIVING — DAY 91 Friends, guess what? We officially hit Day 91. Yep, do the math—we are exactly one-quarter of the way through this whole "365 Days of Thanksliving" gig. Honestly, looking back over the last three months, I’ve figured something out: when you actually bother to intentionally look for things to be thankful for, they have a funny way of showing up absolutely everywhere. Take today, f