Journal

Author: Coracle

Prayers for Ferguson, and similar settings

We cannot escape the news and the situation in Ferguson, nor should we.  Lord, have mercy.  These events remind us that there is much work to be done for racial reconciliation in America.  Not only do we pray for peace in Ferguson, but we pray for change in our own...

Trinity House Cafe in Leesburg, VA

In case you did not catch this on the EWTN News Nightly, The Trinity House Cafe was featured for a couple of minutes, and we want to share it with you.  Soren Johnson, a Coracle board member and friend is connected very closely and his wife, Ever, runs the ministry....

Some Recent God-Sightings at Corhaven!

In the past few weeks, we’ve had a steady stream of folks at Corhaven coming for retreats, or more specifically, coming to meet with God.  And God met them!   The tag-line describing Corhaven has been from the very beginning “A place to meet God–A place to be met by...

“Catholics and Evangelicals Together” Resources

We are very excited for the first of our Soundings Seminars this Wednesday night in Falls Church.  Here are some resources we suggest regarding your exploration on Wednesday’s discussions: Is the Reformation Over?  An Evangelical Assessment of Contemporary...

Ministry is Relational Living

When I first got married, it did not take long for me to figure out that I was a “fixer.”  I always needed to fix everything.  If there was a conflict, or a disagreement, or even a bad day, I always felt like it was my job to solve the problem.  One day,...

Thanks to all y’all!

The “Field to Fork” celebration was certainly that!   And it was so meaningful to us to thank people for an amazing five years at Corhaven.  Of course, not everyone we wanted to say thank you to personally were able to be there, but I still want you to...
The Field to Fork Menu for 2014!

The Field to Fork Menu for 2014!

We want to thank God and you for five years at Corhaven!  Even if you cannot come to the celebration this Saturday, we still want you to know how important your support has been to us. Tara is really out-doing herself this year, and has put together an oversized menu...
Lament, Dream, and Invision

Lament, Dream, and Invision

Remembering 9/11, a part of God’s story comes to mind when God’s people were under harsh times, and were trying to recover from an attack.  Years had gone by, and food was scarce, and people hungered for help from the Lord.  When Joel lifts these things up...

Why Consider Spiritual Direction?

by Desiree Barker There are many good reasons for seeking out a spiritual director. For each person the reasons will be slightly different and as individual as they are. Often it is a series of events that finally converge to cause a believer to seek out the...

“Running for Home”

School is coming, people are returning from summer trips, and that means everyone is running for home.  With the addition to the Woodshop coming to a close as well, we are getting ready for people making Corhaven their temporary home: making peace and bonding with...
A “Field to Fork” Celebration! RSVP

A “Field to Fork” Celebration! RSVP

We’ve done these before, they’ve always been amazing.  We’re doing it again on Saturday, September 20, and it’s going to be amazing!   On that day we’ll offer our third “Field to Fork” experience, and this year we’re...
Making Impact…

Making Impact…

Impact- A forceful contact or influence. I think it is safe to say that the new addition to the woodshop at Corhaven has made an impact on the space.  Dirt has been dug, concrete has been poured, and walls have been put up.  The shape of the rectangular retreat...
Ground Has Been Broken!

Ground Has Been Broken!

And so it’s begun!  The addition to the Woodshop has been in progress for about a week now, and below we have a snap-shot from early in the progress. Please pray about this project and those involved to make it happen including donors and workers!  Prayers also...

“How did you meet God at Corhaven?”

After most group retreats at Corhaven and often personal retreats, we ask a few questions about people’s experiences and ideas.   And we always ask “How did you meet God?”.  The following replies are just a few taken from recent retreatants.  Praise God that he meets...