What happens when the power goes out on a hot July evening? Fans stop, Wi-Fi disappears, and candles come out—but something else often returns as well. In the unexpected stillness, neighbours reconnect, conversations begin, and ordinary grace quietly reminds us that community has always been one of God’s favourite ways of lighting the world.
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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 Theology of Summer Festivals
Summer festivals are more than food trucks, music, and lawn chairs. They remind us that God created us for community, friendship, and shared joy. Sometimes grace arrives in the most unexpected places—perhaps even disguised as strawberry shortcake.