Journal

Author: Coracle

Shine Your Light

Shine Your Light

by: Jimeka Jones Setzer | Lead Pastor, Church of the Well While scrolling through Instagram, watching reels and keeping up with the “daily news” from everyday people, so many questions and concerns rose within me such as: “Somebody should do something about all of...
The Majesty and Mystery of the Wilderness

The Majesty and Mystery of the Wilderness

By Kevin Goertzen What comes to mind when you think of the wilderness?  Maybe you think of barrenness: like the children of Israel wandering in the wilderness for 40 years.  For some, it might be testing: like Jesus being tempted in the wilderness for 40 days.  And...
Kitchen Table Conversations with Kathy

Kitchen Table Conversations with Kathy

Our friend and Coracle Baltimore core team member, Kathy Bruce, is hosting an upcoming Kitchen Table Conversation: There’s so much going on in the world. We are now 11 weeks into the first 100 Days of Donald Trump’s Presidency. Many people have different opinions and...
“Art Break: Vermeer” with Jan Haugen

“Art Break: Vermeer” with Jan Haugen

In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Jan Haugen (Docent, National Gallery of Art) guides us through a time observing and reflecting upon Johannes Vermeer’s 1664 work, “Woman Holding a Balance.”  By helping us understand the...
Women Who Carry Water

Women Who Carry Water

by Kathy R. Williamson Bruce | Coracle Baltimore Core Team Member My spiritual roots were first planted and nurtured in the Black church. My grandfather was a Baptist preacher who built the (literal) church building brick by brick alongside my dad who was a youngster...
“Where is God?” with Karen Curry

“Where is God?” with Karen Curry

In this “Space for God: BIBLE” devotional, Rev. Karen Curry guides us into a time contemplating the many ways God reveals himself to us. She walks us through various passages from Scripture, enabling us to wonder anew and give thanks for how God shows up...
The Faith of a Dreamer

The Faith of a Dreamer

By Gwendolyn Payton | RRG Growing up in Middle Georgia in the 50’s and 60’s, my siblings and I were led to faith by our parents. America was still living under the 1896 Supreme Court case: Plessy v. Ferguson. This case upheld the constitutionality of “separate...
“Glimpses of Glory” with Ann Bodling

“Glimpses of Glory” with Ann Bodling

In this “Space for God” devotional, Ann Bodling (Coracle Spiritual Director) guides us into a time of music, silence, and prayer.  Drawing from Celtic Daily Prayer, she invites us to see the world anew, such that, even on the darkest days, we are able to...
Justice, Mercy & Humility: Collection

Justice, Mercy & Humility: Collection

He has shown you, O man, what is good;And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?Micah 6:8 NKJVLive Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly…These are three instructions we have received from our Lord about how to...
“Three Day Examen” with Suzy Kanode

“Three Day Examen” with Suzy Kanode

In this “Space for God” devotional, Suzy Kanode (Spiritual Director) guides us into the ancient practice of Examen.  She helps us prayerfully look back over the last three days of our lives, attentive to God’s presence and curious about the lessons...
Thoughts on the Coming Advent Season

Thoughts on the Coming Advent Season

by Wanda Bickers One of the gifts of my role in the church and with Coracle is that I get to start preparing for Advent in October. There have been seasons when this seemed like a burden, rushing around in the Fall trying to figure out what Advent services and...