Journal

Author: Chris Lugo

An Invitation to Journey Together – Fellows 2024

An Invitation to Journey Together – Fellows 2024

Applications for the Coracle Fellowship 2024 in- person and online are now open! A few weeks ago I wrote about the opportunity for flourishing through our Fellowship Program here at Coracle. I spoke of the beauty that this program provides and how you or someone you...
“The God I Don’t Understand”

“The God I Don’t Understand”

In this “Space for God: BIBLE,” Rev. Chris Lugo reminds us how frequently in Scripture we meet someone asking a question we all ask at different points in our lives, “God, what are you doing?”  The Psalms, in particular, are full of pointed...
“The Heart of Spiritual Formation”

“The Heart of Spiritual Formation”

In this “Space for God: BIBLE” devotional, Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister) guides us down to the biblical foundation of spiritual formation—Deuteronomy 6.  Known traditionally as the “shema,” this powerful invitation to worship God...
The Reality of Humanity (Rom 3:10-21)

The Reality of Humanity (Rom 3:10-21)

In this “Space for God: Bible” reflection, Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister) guides us gently but steadfastly into an encounter with our sin and our need for salvation. He unpacks Paul’s teaching on our universal brokenness in Romans 3 and...
A Lesson in Repentance

A Lesson in Repentance

This week we will be celebrating two important moments in the church calendar: Ash Wednesday and Lent. Ash Wednesday starts by focusing the Christian’s heart on repentance and prayer, usually through personal and communal confession. Lent likewise is a 40-day period...
“Be Still and Know”

“Be Still and Know”

In this “Space for God: BIBLE” reflection, Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister for NoVA/DC) unpacks several dimensions of the memorable phrase from Psalm 46:10, “Be Still and Know that I Am God.”  What does it actually mean to be still?...
“Drawing Near to God”

“Drawing Near to God”

In this “Space for God: BIBLE,” Rev. Chris Lugo (Restoration Anglican Church) guides us through Hebrews 4 as he explores what it means for us to truly “draw near to God.” Given all the forces and voices seeking to draw us away from God, we hope this prayerful reminder...