The Friday before a long weekend can feel like a test of both patience and Christian character. As brake lights stretch to the horizon and the kilometres crawl by, perhaps God is offering us an unexpected spiritual lesson. What if the traffic jam isn’t simply something to endure, but an invitation to slow down, let go of our need for control, and discover that grace has never once been delayed by traffic?
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The Theology of the Garage That Never Quite Gets Cleaned
Every August, many of us promise that this will finally be the year we clean the garage. Somehow, the boxes, tools, and mysterious collection of leftover hardware always seem to win. But perhaps that unfinished garage has something unexpected to teach us. This light-hearted reflection explores how God’s grace doesn’t wait for our lives to be perfectly organized before getting to work. With humour, farm memories, and a hopeful reminder that holiness often grows in the midst of ordinary clutter, this post invites us to discover the Gospel hiding between the shelves.
The Spiritual Discipline of Walking After Supper
Some of the deepest conversations—and perhaps some of the holiest moments—happen not in grand cathedrals but on an ordinary evening walk after supper. This light-hearted reflection explores why slowing down, noticing creation, and simply walking with those we love may be one of God’s most overlooked spiritual disciplines.
The Spirituality of Picking Wild Berries.
There is something wonderfully hopeful about heading into the woods with an empty bucket, trusting that somewhere beneath the leaves are berries waiting to be found. In this light-hearted summer reflection, discover how wild berry picking can teach us about patience, attentiveness, gratitude, and the quiet abundance of God’s grace. Sometimes the sweetest lessons of faith are hidden in the most ordinary places—and they taste even better with a few mosquito bites along the way.
The Theology of the First Cool Morning in August
Have you ever noticed that first cool morning in August? The air changes almost overnight, and suddenly the world feels just a little different. In this light-hearted reflection, discover how the changing seasons quietly reveal the patient work of God’s grace—reminding us that the deepest spiritual growth often comes not through dramatic moments, but through the gentle, faithful rhythms of ordinary life.
The Gospel According to the Cooler Full of Ice
On a hot summer day, few things are more welcome than a cooler full of ice and a cold drink. In this light-hearted reflection, Rev. Don Davidson explores how one of summer’s simplest sights points toward the heart of the Gospel. God’s grace often arrives through practical hospitality, quiet generosity, and ordinary people who think ahead so others can be refreshed. Sometimes the most powerful sermon is simply making sure no one goes away thirsty.
The Theology of the Swimming Dock
Some of us spend a great deal of life with our toes in the water—waiting until we feel completely ready before taking the next step. But faith has never been about perfect certainty. Like standing on a summer swimming dock, discipleship often means trusting that God’s grace is already waiting to hold us. A light-hearted reflection on courage, Ordinary Time, and learning to take the plunge.
The Gospel According to the Ice Cream Cone
Some gifts simply cannot be saved for later. Summer afternoons, conversations with friends, the laughter of family, and ice cream cones all share one thing in common: they are meant to be enjoyed while they are here. Perhaps the Gospel has something to teach us about being fully present to the gifts God places before us today.
The Gospel According to Dragonflies
Dragonflies seem to dance through the summer air with effortless joy, reminding us that God’s creation is filled with beauty, wonder, and generous grace. In this light-hearted reflection, discover how one tiny creature can teach us to slow down, notice the miracles all around us, and embrace the quiet joy of Ordinary Time.