There is something almost holy about an unexpected summer rainstorm. One moment we are scrambling for shelter; the next we are breathing in that wonderful earthy fragrance that follows the rain. In this lighthearted reflection, Rev. Don Davidson explores how summer showers remind us that God’s grace often arrives unexpectedly—refreshing weary hearts, renewing hope, and reminding us that after every storm, new life is possible.
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The Theology of the Empty Hammock
Why is it so hard to do… nothing? From humorous attempts to conquer a hammock to treasured memories of the Brazilian Amazon, this reflection explores the surprising spiritual wisdom of rest. Perhaps the soul grows best not by accomplishing more, but by learning to be still long enough for grace to catch up with us.
The Church Without Walls
Not every holy moment happens inside a church building. Sometimes God’s presence meets us beside a lake, beneath a shady tree, on a hiking trail, or over a quiet morning cup of coffee. This light-hearted reflection explores how summer vacations can become opportunities to rediscover the God who has always been present in creation—and why stepping away from our usual routine can actually deepen our appreciation for worship when we return. Even on vacation, grace is never out of office.
Another Trip Around the Sun
Birthdays have a way of becoming holy days. They invite us to pause, look back with gratitude, remember those we have loved and lost, celebrate the people who still walk beside us, and give thanks for the quiet faithfulness of God through another year. On my birthday, I reflect on family, friendship, growing older (if not always wiser!), and the countless ordinary blessings that make life so wonderfully rich. Grace, it seems, has carried me farther than I ever imagined.
The Gospel According to the Backyard Clothesline
There is something wonderfully hopeful about a backyard clothesline. It trusts the sunshine, depends on the breeze, and refuses to be hurried. In this light-hearted summer reflection, discover how fluttering bedsheets, runaway pillowcases, and a healthy dose of humour reveal an unexpected lesson about the patient work of God’s Spirit in our ordinary lives.
The Theology of Sidewalk Chalk
There is something wonderfully hopeful about children’s sidewalk chalk. They pour imagination onto concrete knowing full well that the next rain will wash it away—and then they simply begin again. In this light-hearted summer reflection, discover what colourful driveways, disappearing masterpieces, and the Gospel can teach us about joy, grace, and living faithfully in the present moment.
The Gospel According to the Neighbour’s Garden Hose
There is something wonderfully ordinary about a summer evening when neighbours appear with garden hoses, watering cans, and just enough time for a conversation over the fence. In this light-hearted reflection, discover how God often does some of God’s best work in the most unexpected places—and why even a chat about tomatoes might become holy ground. Ordinary Time invites us to notice that the Kingdom often blooms beside the petunias.
The Gospel According to the Ice Cream Truck
Every neighbourhood knows the sound—that slightly out-of-tune melody drifting down the street, sending children racing toward the ice cream truck. In this light-hearted summer reflection, discover what frozen treats, joyful interruptions, and a little Stephen Leacock-style humour can teach us about the surprising ways God’s grace arrives in ordinary life. Sometimes the Kingdom of God is closer than we think… and sometimes it comes with sprinkles.
Monday Morning and the Great Coffee Negotiation
Monday may not arrive with trumpets, fanfare, or widespread applause, but it does offer us something quietly holy: a fresh beginning. With coffee in hand, inbox awaiting, and grace already at work, even an ordinary Monday can become a place where God meets us.
The Sacred Theology of Looking for Your Glasses While Wearing Them
Have you ever spent ten minutes looking for your glasses only to discover they were already on your face? This reflection explores what our misplaced keys, missing remotes, and everyday forgetfulness can teach us about the spiritual life. Sometimes the grace we’re searching for has been with us all along—we simply need to notice it.