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.
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The Gospel According to the Neighbour’s Garden Hose
There is something wonderfully ordinary about a summer evening when neighbours appear with garden hoses, watering cans, and just enough time for a conversation over the fence. In this light-hearted reflection, discover how God often does some of God’s best work in the most unexpected places—and why even a chat about tomatoes might become holy ground. Ordinary Time invites us to notice that the Kingdom often blooms beside the petunias.
The Gospel According to the Ice Cream Truck
Every neighbourhood knows the sound—that slightly out-of-tune melody drifting down the street, sending children racing toward the ice cream truck. In this light-hearted summer reflection, discover what frozen treats, joyful interruptions, and a little Stephen Leacock-style humour can teach us about the surprising ways God’s grace arrives in ordinary life. Sometimes the Kingdom of God is closer than we think… and sometimes it comes with sprinkles.
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 Neighbourhood Ministry of Lemonade Stands
What if changing your community were as simple as buying a child’s lemonade, waving to a neighbour, or offering a word of encouragement? In the green season of Ordinary Time, God reminds us that the Kingdom often grows through the smallest acts of kindness. This light-hearted summer reflection explores how ordinary people quietly become extraordinary influences, one simple gesture at a time.
The Theology of the Red-and-White Lawn Chair: Canada Day Reflections for Ordinary Time
Gratitude is not the denial of imperfection. It is the recognition of gift.