by Jeff Lindeman | May 21, 2024 | Contemplative Life
Psalm 119, I know, – the largest Psalm, 176 verses, 22 stanzas of 8 verses each, an acrostic, arranged by the Hebrew alphabet, and, and, and – daunting in many ways. At least, that is how I often came to Psalm 119. More recently though, Psalm 119 has become the...
by Jeff Lindeman | Mar 7, 2024 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Lent” devotional, Jeff Lindeman (Coracle Sr Dir for Strategy & Operations) guides us into the little spiritual journey Paul narrates in Ephesians 2:1-10. Jeff slows us down enough to appreciate how this profound passage narrates our...
by Jeff Lindeman | Feb 18, 2024 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Jeff Lindeman (Sr. Dir. of Strategy & Operations) guides us through a few simple and accessible ways he takes refuge in God in his daily life. Through reflecting on some Psalms, music, and art, Jeff invites us into...
by Jeff Lindeman | Jan 24, 2024 | Contemplative Life
You may have noticed the “Read, Watch, Listen” section at the bottom of Coracle’s weekly newsletter. These are articles, videos, podcasts and music that we have found helpful, informative, and encouraging. I have something maybe a bit different to suggest this week....
by Jeff Lindeman | Dec 24, 2023 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Advent” devotional, Jeff Lindeman (Coracle Sr. Dir. of Strategy and Operations) invites us to immerse ourselves in the well-known story from Luke 2 of the Angelic Host appearing to the shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus. Through visual...
by Jeff Lindeman | Dec 12, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In all of history there has been one night that was completely unlike any other. The night when Jesus, the Son of God, became flesh and lived among us. The first verse of the carol O Holy Night’s elegantly expresses what happened that night: O holy night, the stars...
by Jeff Lindeman | Nov 29, 2023 | For the World
By God’s abundant grace and clear leading, Coracle’s new Ministry Center in south Arlington is located in the Arlington Mill neighborhood of Columbia Heights in Arlington County, Virginia. We are glad to be here, excited and confident that God’s hand was at work to...
by Jeff Lindeman | Oct 4, 2023 | Coracle News
We want to extend two invitations for you to join us at the Coracle Arlington Ministry Space. First, you are invited to join the Coracle Fellows for a retreat this Saturday (Oct. 7th), “Take, Eat, Be: The Eucharistic Life.” If you’re wondering why you...
by Jeff Lindeman | Sep 19, 2023 | Coracle News
It is my favorite moment in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire. The American sprinter Jackson Sholz hands Eric Liddell, the UK runner, a handwritten note just before Liddell’s 400 meter race. The note begins, “It says in the Old Book…”. I encourage you to watch the scene...
by Jeff Lindeman | Aug 2, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In his July 5th letter while on sabbatical, Bill mentioned a book, The Love That is God: An Invitation to Christian Faith by Frederick Christian Bauerschmidt. I picked it up and found myself drawn not only by Bauerschmidt’s insight but also by his giving words to...
by Jeff Lindeman | Jul 26, 2023 | Coracle News
As we enter the third week of Coracle’s mid-year campaign, I want to thank everyone who has supported Coracle through your prayers and with your financial gifts! Both of these are instrumental in sustaining Coracle as we together pursue the mission of Spiritual...
by Jeff Lindeman | Jul 25, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Jeff Lindeman guides us through a prayerful engagement with Philippians 2:1-11. Through Paul’s words, a work of art by Rembrandt, and a series of thoughtful prompts, Jeff enables us to draw close to Jesus and access the only source...
by Jeff Lindeman | Jul 21, 2023 | Coracle News
Grateful. Expectant. Excited. These words characterize the atmosphere throughout Coracle as we’ve reached the midway point of 2023. We feel like a team, well led and well prepared by the Lord for what is next. I’m eager to tell you a bit more about that. Grateful. We...
by Jeff Lindeman | Jul 6, 2023 | Contemplative Life
In this special 4th of July “Space for God,” Jeff Lindeman (Coracle’s Sr. Dir. of Strategy & Operations) guides us through a time devoted to interceding for our country. In a cultural moment when we are confronted by aggressive appeals to be...
by Jeff Lindeman | Jun 21, 2023 | For the World, Justice and Mercy
“Free Books for Summer Reading” That’s what the sign said. Along with the books were water bottles and Oreo cookies provided on the tables. If you came to our Coracle – Arlington ministry space at 8:30 AM just a week or so ago you would have seen kids with...
by Jeff Lindeman | Jun 15, 2023 | Coracle News
Dear Friends, Coracle, as you know, announced The Next Journey towards the end of 2022, and I am excited today to share how God has been working to bring about our desire to more significantly incarnate our focus on Community, Mission, and Spaces! As we have sought...
by Jeff Lindeman | May 23, 2023 | Contemplative Life
I find artificial intelligence, “AI”, interesting and intriguing. I am reading articles about the possibilities and potential of AI, listening to what is said, and watching movies. I recently rewatched Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds. In the movie, “Guy” is a...
by Jeff Lindeman | Apr 25, 2023 | Justice and Mercy
At our Second Wednesdays meeting in February, Coracle explored the connection between “Spiritual Formation and Justice”. We hosted a conversation with Rev. Bill Haley, Coracle’s Executive Director; Kristy Wallace Grant, Director of The Repentance Project; and Rev....
by Jeff Lindeman | Apr 12, 2023 | Liturgical Seasons
HAPPY EASTER! Proclamation: “He is risen!” Reply: “The Lord is risen indeed! Together: “Alleluia!” This moment, as I write, is Easter Monday morning. The sun is out. The trees are in flower and budding. The sky is a cloudless blue. The forecast is for a beautiful...
by Jeff Lindeman | Mar 29, 2023 | Coracle News
Bill Haley, Coracle’s Executive Director, is going on sabbatical. This is a good and happy thing after 25+ years in ministry! We are delighted that the Coracle board saw the value of this for Bill at this time and that our staff are very supportive. From mid-April...
