Gratitude does not always arrive naturally. Sometimes thanksgiving begins as a spiritual practice before it becomes a feeling. As we learn to notice the ordinary gifts already surrounding us, our eyes begin to change—and we discover that grace has been quietly present all along.
Tag Archives: Everyday Grace
Before the Turkey: Learning to Notice What Is Already Good
Thanksgiving begins long before the turkey reaches the table. It begins when we learn to notice the ordinary gifts we have become accustomed to overlooking. As Canadian Thanksgiving approaches, perhaps our spiritual work is simple: look around, pay attention, name what is good, and discover the grace that has been there all along.
The Gospel According to the Junk Drawer
Every home has a junk drawer—and, if we’re honest, every heart does too. In this light-hearted reflection filled with gentle humour and Gospel hope, Rev. Don Davidson explores how Christ is never discouraged by the clutter we carry. Instead, God patiently brings peace, healing, and order to the untidy corners of our lives, reminding us that grace has always done some of its finest work in the midst of holy chaos.
The Gospel According to Fresh Crayons
September means fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and brand-new boxes of crayons. But perhaps those colourful little sticks have something to teach us about the grace of God. In today’s reflection, discover how the Gospel invites us to embrace fresh beginnings, trust the Master Artist with our imperfect lives, and believe that God can still create beauty from every line of our story.
The Gospel According to the Park Bench
Sometimes the most sacred places aren’t grand cathedrals—they’re ordinary park benches where life slows down just enough for us to notice God’s presence. In this light-hearted reflection filled with gentle humour and hope, discover how a simple place to sit can become an invitation to rest, listen, pray, and encounter the grace that has been quietly waiting beside you all along.
The Spirituality of the Wind Chime
Wind chimes cannot make music on their own—they simply remain open to the breeze. In much the same way, the Christian life is less about striving and more about remaining available to the gentle movement of the Holy Spirit. The Spirituality of the Wind Chime is a light-hearted summer reflection on Ordinary Time, discovering how God often creates the most beautiful music through ordinary lives that are willing to be moved by grace.
The Gospel According to the Rain Barrel
Some of God’s greatest work happens quietly, one gentle shower of grace at a time. Like a humble rain barrel waiting beneath the downspout, our souls are called to remain open, ready to receive the blessings God sends each ordinary day. In this light-hearted reflection, discover how the Gospel can be found in one of the simplest fixtures of a summer garden.
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 Ministry of the Extra Cob of Corn
There is something wonderfully generous about someone saying, “Go on… have another. We’ve got lots.” In the simple gift of an extra cob of Ontario sweet corn, we catch a glimpse of God’s own abundant heart. This light-hearted summer reflection explores how ordinary acts of generosity become quiet signs of the Kingdom, reminding us that God’s grace is never measured sparingly.
The Spiritual Discipline of Reading on the Porch
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.