What if reading on the porch is more than a pleasant summer pastime? Perhaps it is a spiritual discipline that teaches us to slow down, pay attention, and rediscover God’s presence in ordinary moments. In a season that celebrates growth, this light-hearted reflection invites us to receive the gift of rest, one page—and one peaceful afternoon—at a time.
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The Ministry of the Neighbour Who Waves
What if one of the holiest things we do each day is simply wave to a neighbour? In this light-hearted Ordinary Time reflection, discover how an ordinary greeting can become an extraordinary act of grace, reminding us that every person longs to be seen, welcomed, and known.
The Spiritual Wisdom of Watching the Sunset
Every sunset offers more than a beautiful ending to the day—it quietly invites us to slow down, give thanks, and remember that God is still faithfully holding the world together. Perhaps one of the holiest things we can do is simply pause long enough to watch the sky preach its evening sermon.
When the Power Goes Out
What happens when the power goes out on a hot July evening? Fans stop, Wi-Fi disappears, and candles come out—but something else often returns as well. In the unexpected stillness, neighbours reconnect, conversations begin, and ordinary grace quietly reminds us that community has always been one of God’s favourite ways of lighting the world.
The Theology of the Screen Door
Bang! The familiar sound of a summer screen door once meant neighbours dropping by, children racing in and out, and homes that always seemed ready for one more guest. In this lighthearted reflection, Rev. Don Davidson explores how that simple summer sound still has something to teach us about hospitality, belonging, and the Gospel’s invitation to leave the door—and our hearts—open.
The Great Canadian Porch Visit
What if one of the holiest moments of your week isn’t found in a grand event, but in an unexpected conversation on a neighbour’s porch? In a world that prizes efficiency, the simple gift of lingering with another person may be one of God’s quietest ways of building community. A light-hearted reflection on neighbourliness, holy interruptions, and the grace found in ordinary summer afternoons.
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.
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.