Thanksgiving does not have to wait until everything is fixed. In the middle of unfinished prayers, uncertain futures, family complications, and ordinary worries, grace is already present. Perhaps gratitude begins when we stop waiting for the perfect moment and discover the daily bread God has already placed before us.
Tag Archives: Trusting God
The Trouble with Gifts We Didn’t Order
Gratitude is easy when life behaves itself. But what about the gifts we never ordered and the seasons we would never have chosen? As Thanksgiving approaches, perhaps the deeper spiritual practice is learning to recognize that even in an imperfect life, grace is still being given — and there may already be enough for today.
Why God Loves Crock Pots
We live in a world that expects everything to happen instantly, but God’s grace has always preferred the slow, patient work of transformation. In this light-hearted reflection, Why God Loves Crock Pots, discover how one humble kitchen appliance offers a surprisingly profound lesson about faith, discipleship, and trusting the quiet work of the Holy Spirit. Sometimes the most beautiful things God is preparing in us simply cannot be rushed.
The Gospel According to the Full Backpack
September has a way of reminding us that life is always inviting us to begin again. In this reflection, The Gospel According to the Full Backpack, discover how an ordinary backpack becomes a gentle lesson in faith, learning, and letting go of the burdens we were never meant to carry. With warmth, humour, and hope, this post invites us to travel lightly, trusting that Christ walks beside us every step of the journey.
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.