On a hot summer day, few things are more welcome than a cooler full of ice and a cold drink. In this light-hearted reflection, Rev. Don Davidson explores how one of summer’s simplest sights points toward the heart of the Gospel. God’s grace often arrives through practical hospitality, quiet generosity, and ordinary people who think ahead so others can be refreshed. Sometimes the most powerful sermon is simply making sure no one goes away thirsty.
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The Theology of the Swimming Dock
Some of us spend a great deal of life with our toes in the water—waiting until we feel completely ready before taking the next step. But faith has never been about perfect certainty. Like standing on a summer swimming dock, discipleship often means trusting that God’s grace is already waiting to hold us. A light-hearted reflection on courage, Ordinary Time, and learning to take the plunge.
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.
The Ministry of the Neighbour Who Waves
What if one of the holiest things we do each day is simply wave to a neighbour? In this light-hearted Ordinary Time reflection, discover how an ordinary greeting can become an extraordinary act of grace, reminding us that every person longs to be seen, welcomed, and known.
The Spiritual Wisdom of Watching the Sunset
Every sunset offers more than a beautiful ending to the day—it quietly invites us to slow down, give thanks, and remember that God is still faithfully holding the world together. Perhaps one of the holiest things we can do is simply pause long enough to watch the sky preach its evening sermon.
The Gospel According to the Watermelon
Everyone seems to have a foolproof method for choosing the perfect watermelon. Tap it. Lift it. Look for the field spot. Listen carefully to complete strangers in the grocery store. In this lighthearted reflection, Rev. Don Davidson explores what our annual watermelon wisdom teaches us about discernment, trusting God, and discovering that faithful living is often less about perfect choices than about walking with the One who faithfully guides us every step of the way.
The Theology of the Empty Hammock
Why is it so hard to do… nothing? From humorous attempts to conquer a hammock to treasured memories of the Brazilian Amazon, this reflection explores the surprising spiritual wisdom of rest. Perhaps the soul grows best not by accomplishing more, but by learning to be still long enough for grace to catch up with us.
The Church Without Walls
Not every holy moment happens inside a church building. Sometimes God’s presence meets us beside a lake, beneath a shady tree, on a hiking trail, or over a quiet morning cup of coffee. This light-hearted reflection explores how summer vacations can become opportunities to rediscover the God who has always been present in creation—and why stepping away from our usual routine can actually deepen our appreciation for worship when we return. Even on vacation, grace is never out of office.
Another Trip Around the Sun
Birthdays have a way of becoming holy days. They invite us to pause, look back with gratitude, remember those we have loved and lost, celebrate the people who still walk beside us, and give thanks for the quiet faithfulness of God through another year. On my birthday, I reflect on family, friendship, growing older (if not always wiser!), and the countless ordinary blessings that make life so wonderfully rich. Grace, it seems, has carried me farther than I ever imagined.
The Gospel According to the Backyard Clothesline
There is something wonderfully hopeful about a backyard clothesline. It trusts the sunshine, depends on the breeze, and refuses to be hurried. In this light-hearted summer reflection, discover how fluttering bedsheets, runaway pillowcases, and a healthy dose of humour reveal an unexpected lesson about the patient work of God’s Spirit in our ordinary lives.