The Rev. Donald A. Davidson – Anglican Priest
Anglican Church of Canada
**Excerpt (WordPress):**
What if the mystery of the missing sock has something to teach us about the grace of God? With warmth, humour, and a gentle theological reflection, this post explores how Christ patiently gathers the scattered pieces of our lives and reminds us that nothing truly precious is ever lost to Him. Sometimes the Gospel is waiting to be discovered… right in the laundry basket.
What if a rainy summer Saturday isn’t a disappointment at all, but an invitation?
In this light-hearted reflection, Rev. Don Davidson explores the quiet gifts hidden beneath grey skies: steaming mugs of tea, puddles waiting to be enjoyed, unhurried conversations, and the surprising freedom that comes when our carefully made plans are washed away. With gentle humour and a reminder that God’s grace arrives in every kind of weather, this Ordinary Time meditation invites us to rediscover joy—not because life is perfect, but because God is present in every season.
Summer inevitably brings the annual battle with mosquitoes. While we may never win the war against those tiny buzzing nuisances, they remind us of something important: life’s greatest challenge is often not the big crises but the small irritations that test our patience every day. This light-hearted reflection explores how God’s grace helps us keep our joy, laugh at ourselves, and never let life’s little annoyances steal the beauty of an ordinary summer evening.
“Joy is one of God’s gifts. And gifts are meant to be received.”