Not every road is smooth, and neither is the journey of faith. In The Spirituality of the Gravel Driveway, Rev. Don Davidson reflects on growing up with a long farm driveway that was forever shifting, rutting, and demanding attention. With gentle humour in the style of Stephen Leacock, he discovers that perhaps God’s grace is less like polished pavement and more like faithful gravel—always carrying us home, even when the path is a little rough around the edges.
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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 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.