Journal

Tag: Spiritual Direction

Rhythms of Life with Jesus

Rhythms of Life with Jesus

I find myself basking in a season of great richness.  My heart is swelling with gratitude for how Jesus is choosing to be with me and inviting me to be with Him in diversity of contexts and settings.  Whether I’m traveling with Jesus in the company of friends or...
Rest for the Heart: Updates at Corhaven

Rest for the Heart: Updates at Corhaven

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or...
Henri Nouwen’s Deeper Spirituality

Henri Nouwen’s Deeper Spirituality

This reflection is part of our “Discernment: Hearing God in a Noisy World” Series.  Discerning God’s unique voice is one of the most important skills for a Christian and is absolutely crucial for our intimacy with God and our ability to follow him. ...
The Gift of Spiritual Direction

The Gift of Spiritual Direction

The ministry of Spiritual Direction has grown in popularity and accessibility over the last decade, but for many of us, I expect it remains a bit foggy.  I know it was for me when I joined the Coracle staff.  Not a mentor, therapist, or life coach—a Spiritual Director...
RECORDING: “The Journey of Discernment”

RECORDING: “The Journey of Discernment”

During this Soundings Seminar, Karla Petty (Coracle’s Dir. of Program Development) facilitates a very impactful conversation on the topic of spiritual discernment with a panel of 3 Coracle Spiritual Directors.  They draw out both the importance (and joy) of...
“Space For God” Devotional Archive

“Space For God” Devotional Archive

Since the fall of 2020, we have offered weekly opportunities to make “Space for God” at the start of our day.  We gather online every Tuesday morning from 8:30-9:00 AM (ET) and every other Thursday at 8:30-9:00 AM (PT)Join Us at Next Tuesday’s...

Own Who You Are

By Ann Bodling, Coracle Spiritual Director Some time ago, a spiritual director spoke the words to my husband…”Own who you are!”  But what to do when we don’t remember very clearly, when forces beyond our control cause us to forget? The little...
Walking as Spiritual Practice

Walking as Spiritual Practice

by Ann Bodling Coracle Spiritual Director A couple of weeks ago, a friend asked me what my spiritual practices have been lately.  I was caught off guard and mumbled something about reading and contemplative prayer but, at the same time, I felt like I was forgetting...

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