Every September, the first school bus reminds us that a new season has begun. But perhaps it carries more than students—it carries an invitation from God to begin again. With gentle humour and pastoral warmth, this reflection explores the grace of fresh starts, lifelong discipleship, and the surprising ways God continues to teach us through the ordinary rhythms of everyday life.
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The Theology of the Weathered Fence Post
Some of God’s finest work is done in lives that have been weathered by time. A simple old fence post standing faithfully along a country road reminds us that strength is not found in perfection, but in remaining steadfast through every season. Discover how ordinary things can reveal extraordinary grace in this light-hearted reflection on faith, resilience, and the quiet beauty of growing older with God.
The Spirituality of the Gravel Driveway
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.