Journal

Author: Scott Buresh

“God Sees Us with Compassion”

“God Sees Us with Compassion”

In this “Space for God” devotional, Scott Buresh (Coracle Community Minister) guides us into the story of Hagar and Ishmael to prompt us to consider our own desires and how they are seen and honored by God.  He closes the time with a moving reflection on a recently...
Gratitude in Hard Times

Gratitude in Hard Times

“We boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.  And not only that, we also boast in our sufferings…”  Romans 5:2-3“Consider it all joy whenever you face trials of any kind…” James 1:2I have long marveled at the sacrifices that were required of my grandparents’ and...
“The Good Shepherd”

“The Good Shepherd”

In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Scott Buresh (Coracle Community Minister) guides us in a visio divina exercise on Psalm 23 using “The Good Shepherd,” a painting by Henry Ossawa Tanner. He also offers us a short introduction to...
The Gift of Pilgrimage in Community

The Gift of Pilgrimage in Community

First the “What”, then the “Why”!   After the pandemic, we are really glad to be getting pilgrimages with Coracle back up and running!  We are planning these now for 2024 and would love for you to consider joining us for one of these transformation travel...
Psalm 23 & Henry Ossawa Tanner

Psalm 23 & Henry Ossawa Tanner

In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Scott Buresh (Coracle Community Minister) guides us into an encounter with an artistic interpretation of Psalm 23 by African-American painter Henry Ossawa Tanner.  Scott first offers space for imaginative prayer with both...
“Secure Attachment with God”

“Secure Attachment with God”

In this “Space for God,” Scott Buresh (Coracle’s Community Minister to Baltimore) guides us through the practice of Immanuel Journaling, a process developed by Life Model Works, a team working to draw together the best of neuroscience and Christian spirituality....

The Gift of Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage is a centuries-old gift that Coracle embraces and fosters.  One of the gifts of ministering with Coracle is the freedom I have to partner with others in pursuing God in the company of others.  In 2019 I experienced the richness of the Virginia Slavery...
Praying with St. Brendan

Praying with St. Brendan

In this “Space for God” devotional, Dr. Scott Buresh (Coracle’s Baltimore Community Minister) guides us through a short visio divina exercise using a painting of the Celtic Saint Brendan the Navigator.  He also weaves in the biblical story of Jesus...
Transforming Love and Lent

Transforming Love and Lent

By: Scott Buresh, Coracle Spiritual Director Lent is a sweet anticipated season for me.  Each year, I remember the image of coming home to the warm embrace of the Prodigal Father, eagerly awaiting my return. Dallas Willard describes repentance, central to the season...
Advent : The Beauty of Holy Anticipation

Advent : The Beauty of Holy Anticipation

As I look out my window at the multi-colored display of foliage, I find myself thanking God again for the gift of seasons, each with its own distinctive mood and beauty. Each leaf is a declaration of the mind and heart of God who envisioned creating a world full of...

The Tangible Love of Christ in Lent

Fifteen years ago my wife Peggy and I had the incredible opportunity of spending two weeks with Dallas Willard and a community of brothers and sisters at the Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre, California.  As that week progressed we were given...

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