Are you looking for ways to grow in your relationship with God during this pandemic season (or any season for that matter)? You are in the right place! We have collected some of Coracle’s resources and offerings that deal with that question for you to easily access and share with others who might need them. We hope they are a blessing to you!
If you are looking for a spiritual companion to accompany you through this season, we recommend exploring our Spiritual Direction page.
Good Reads
10 WAYS TO TURN YOUR HOME INTO A RETREAT SPACE
Since the at-home-retreat might be with us for a while, Karla Petty offers some valuable, practical suggestions for helping you retreat wherever you are.
BEING REALLY "HONEST TO GOD"
Bill Haley delivers a sermon exploring the connection between raw honesty and deep intimacy in the context of one of the most difficult passages in Scripture, Psalm 137.
FILLING EVERY (COVID) MOMENT WITH LOVE
Bill Haley shares deep wisdom derived from Christians in seasons of tremendous crisis throughout the centuries.
PILGRIMAGE IN PLACE
Karla Petty shares some tips (and some empathy) with those who are getting restless as we stay home.
CHRISTIAN LOVE IN A TIME OF CORONAVIRUS
Drew Masterson reflects on Christian responses to pandemics of the past in order to help us reframe our current situation and know what steps we can take in faith.
PROTESTS, PANDEMICS, AND THE TRINITY
We hear all the time about being “created in the image of God,” but how often do we stop to consider what that means? Drew makes the case that a distorted understanding of the imago Dei has contributed to many of the problems in which we’re currently immersed and that a renewed understanding of the imago Dei could be the remedy that our culture needs.
LOOKING FOR QUARANTINE LOOPHOLES?
Drew Masterson reflects on why it’s so hard for us (or at least him) to follow orders and guidelines.
A VISIBLE PRESENCE
Rev. Mary Gardner shares some quick and creative ways to be a blessing to our neighborhoods this season.
4 REDEMPTIONS OF COVID-19
Bill Haley shares four crucial “silver-linings” he sees for Christians during this time.
Soundings Seminars Recorded for You
COVID-19 IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD: A GLOBAL IMPACT
Nate Bacon, Coracle’s mission partner in Guatemala, offers a picture into how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting marginalized communities in a majority world context.
SELF-CARE FOR LEADERS IN TIMES OF CRISIS
Bill Haley shares 4 self-care strategies that should stay top-of-mind for Christian Leaders amidst the disruptions of COVID-19.
RESILIENT FAITH: A THEOLOGY & SPIRITUALITY THAT CAN HANDLE GREAT HARDSHIP
Bill Haley expands upon three crucial steps for cultivating resiliency in our faiths amidst trying times.
HANDLING SHORT AND LONG-TERM GRIEF
Barabara Ryan shares hard-earned wisdom about ways to cultivate gratitude and intimacy with God when life just hurts.
EDUCATION IN A TIME OF CORONAVIRUS
Two long-time educators share creative strategies for transitioning to a “learning from home” world with faith and hope.