Journal

Author: Chris Lugo

“A Communal Ethos: Hebrews 10”

“A Communal Ethos: Hebrews 10”

In this “Space for God: BIBLE,” Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister) guides us into a reflection on Hebrews 10.  This powerful passage offers us a way of being together that we desperately need in a time of political polarization and social...
A Story of Separation and Redemption

A Story of Separation and Redemption

Dear Friends, This year I have been impacted by the power of story.  We’ve all heard them from our friends, family, TV shows and social media feeds.  Some stories are good, they encourage, inspire, and mold us into who we are!  I have shared some of those stories...
Hearing and Seeing the Story of God

Hearing and Seeing the Story of God

For the last couple of months I’ve talked about stories (read more here & here!)  The power of stories and how they move people to not only hear but understand people who are very different from ourselves.  When we listen to stories we hear different parts or...
“Being Beloved and to Be the Beloved”

“Being Beloved and to Be the Beloved”

In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister) guides us through a number of artistic reflections on what it means to be beloved and to see ourselves that way.  He draws upon 1 John 4’s depiction of God as love and...
“Reimagining Our Questions and Doubts”

“Reimagining Our Questions and Doubts”

In this “Space for God: BIBLE” devotional, Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister) guides us into the dynamics of doubt.  He takes a close look at Mark 6 and identifies two main types of questions people were asking about Jesus: questions of authority and questions of...
The Beauty of Stories

The Beauty of Stories

Dear Friends, The last time I wrote to you I told the story about my parents and how they learned English.  It was hard for both of them and it was their story that left a mark on my own story.  Stories are an important part of being human.  Recently, I was watching a...
“The Promise of Epiphany”

“The Promise of Epiphany”

In this “Space for God” devotional, Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister) offers a helpful introduction to the season of Epiphany.  He digs into the history and practice of Epiphany, the deeper meanings of the word Epiphany, and the powerful...
ESOL Classes at the Ministry Center

ESOL Classes at the Ministry Center

Many of you may not know that my parents immigrated to the U.S. in the 1970’s.  My mother was brought by my grandmother in her teens while my father escaped through joining the military.  Both came from poverty and neither knew English very well when they came to the...
“The Way of Jesus”

“The Way of Jesus”

In this “Space for God” devotional, Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister) guides us into Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.  Rather than a strict set of rules to follow to gain God’s favor, Jesus is offering us a vision of what is possible for...
Peacemaking, Israel/Palestine, and Our “Telos”

Peacemaking, Israel/Palestine, and Our “Telos”

When I was talking with my good friend David Katibah about speaking at Coracle back in September, I never envisioned how timely it would be, and how I would need David’s wisdom and words to heal my grieving heart.  David is the Director of Communications and Christian...
“Delight in Waiting”

“Delight in Waiting”

In this “Space for God: BIBLE” devotional, Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister) guides us into the book of Lamentations as a way to witness how central the discipline of waiting was for the people of God throughout history.  In our modern, on-demand world, we...
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...