by Coracle | Apr 18, 2026 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God” Devotional, Bethany Blankespoor guides us into a series of reflective encounters with Jesus’ post-resurrection interactions with his disciples. This practice enables us to enter more deeply into and more fully savor the...
by Coracle | Apr 9, 2026 | Contemplative Life
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by Coracle | Apr 3, 2026 | Church Unity, Contemplative Life, For the World, Justice and Mercy, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Lent” devotional, Nate Bacon (InnerCHANGE Missionary) shares the stories of several Central American martyrs and their disciples. May their steadfastness, courage, and dedication to Jesus in the face of violent opposition draw us...
by Coracle | Mar 26, 2026 | Contemplative Life
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by Coracle | Mar 19, 2026 | Contemplative Life, Creation
In this “Space for God: Beauty,” Rev. Karen Curry (Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church) guides us into a reflection on the glories of winter drawn from Job 35. By pondering a series of images, she invites us to be on the lookout for evidence of God’s...
by Coracle | Mar 5, 2026 | For the World, Justice and Mercy
by: Jeanne Ayivorh, Inece Bryant, Carl Reid, Will Rowe, Tony Zipfel Starting the Journey In the fall of 2019, a small group in a Northern Virginia church came together to confront one of America’s original national sins—chattel slavery—and its insidious legacy....
by Coracle | Mar 1, 2026 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God” devotional, Debra Donnelly-Barton (Coracle Spiritual Director) guides us into her devotional reflection from Ash Wednesday. Drawing inspiration from T.S. Eliot’s poem marking the start of Lent, Debra helps us consider afresh our Lenten...
by Coracle | Feb 27, 2026 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Anne Le Tissier (Author) guides us into a reflection on the role of the word “but” in Scripture and in our lives of faith. She draws upon the narratives of Gideon and David to drive home the importance of...
by Coracle | Feb 13, 2026 | For the World
by: Kathy R. Williamson Bruce It means everything when we feel seen, right? Not just with a mere glance or a deep gaze but to be “seen”. In my opinion to be “seen” means to be authentically recognized, understood, and accepted for who you are at your core....
by Coracle | Feb 7, 2026 | Contemplative Life, Justice and Mercy
In this “Space for God” devotional, Wanda Jones Yeatman (Consultant and Coach) guides us into a Black History Month reflection on the abiding joy of the Black Church through the centuries. Drawing upon Psalm 90:14, she prompts us to contemplate the ways a robust faith...
by Coracle | Jan 22, 2026 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Ann Bodling (Coracle Spiritual Director) guides us into a space praying through a liturgy based on the life of St. Brendan the Navigator. The prayer comes from the Northumbria Community, and it invites us to refresh and renew our...
by Coracle | Dec 18, 2025 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Advent” devotional, Dr. Scott Buresh (Coracle Baltimore Minister) transports us back to before time began, when the Trinity dwelled together in love, planning and preparing for our creation and all it would cost. Drawing on...
by Coracle | Dec 11, 2025 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Advent” devotional, Jan Haugen (Docent, National Gallery of Art) guides us through a time observing and reflecting upon The Adoration of the Shepherds by Giovanni Girolamo Savoldo. She helps us appreciate the theological valence of the...
by Coracle | Nov 21, 2025 | Coracle News
Peace. Refuge. Safety. Sanctuary. Sacred. Rest. Beauty. Presence. Welcome. Hospitality. Bounty. Love. These are some of the words we hear most often from visitors to Corhaven. Since 2009, we have welcomed thousands to this place of “rest for the heart.”...
by Coracle | Nov 20, 2025 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Zoe Hansen (Spiritual Director and Retreat Facilitator) invites us to meditate on the concept and experience of joy as we approach the holiday season. She breathes life into C.S. Lewis’ somewhat heady...
by Coracle | Nov 13, 2025 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Advent” devotional, Wanda Bickers (Coracle Spiritual Director) helps us prepare for the Advent season by guiding us through a space visio divina focused on Rembrandt’s “Simeon in the Temple.” The painting draws us...
by Coracle | Oct 23, 2025 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Bethany Blankespoor (Pastor) guides us into the life and prayer practice of Saint Clare of Assisi. A contemporary of Saint Francis, St. Clare developed a unique way of praying through the life of Jesus, and Bethany...
by Coracle | Oct 17, 2025 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Anne Grizzle (Pastor & Spiritual Director) helps us consider what it would look like to live our whole lives aware of the presence of the almighty, living God inside us. She shares wisdom from wise men and women of the faith,...
by Coracle | Oct 10, 2025 | Contemplative Life, Creation
In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Roena Clarke takes us with her to the rim of the Grand Canyon, a site of numerous deep encounters with God throughout her adult life. Through the story of Moses, she guides us into a time of honest reflection on...
by Coracle | Oct 8, 2025 | Contemplative Life
by Jeannie Rose Barksdale | Founder of Tangible & Spiritual Director “How can you tell a story about something ordinary that would be very interesting?” This was a friend’s honest question in response to my invitations—over summer months in the liturgical calendar...
