Journal

Category: Contemplative Life

The River of Love

The River of Love

Brent Snader, a participant in our 2022 Coracle Fellowship cohort, shares a poetic response to his time in the program.   The River of Love Formed by the Spirit to serve my King There is no greater goal, no higher thing. Thanks be to God the work is already begun...
Chrysalis Whispers

Chrysalis Whispers

Carly Smith, a participant in our 2022 Coracle Fellowship cohort, shares a poetic response to her time in the program and what she learns about the truth of God from watching nature around her. Chrysalis WhispersI gaze on you young one. You fill your life with green....
“Beauty in the Ordinary”

“Beauty in the Ordinary”

In this “Space for God: Beauty,” Ken Wettig (Coracle Community Minister to the Shenandoah Valley) guides us into a reflection on the beauty that exists all around us if we have eyes to see it.  He frames his session around the story of the Prodigal Son,...
“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....
“Be Still and Know”

“Be Still and Know”

In this “Space for God: BIBLE” reflection, Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister for NoVA/DC) unpacks several dimensions of the memorable phrase from Psalm 46:10, “Be Still and Know that I Am God.”  What does it actually mean to be still?...
“Praying for Your New Year”

“Praying for Your New Year”

In this “Space for God,” Bill Haley guides us through a reflection drawn from the account of Jesus walking on the water in Matthew 14. He focuses on Jesus’ words to his disciples, offering them as powerful prompts for us all as we step and pray our way into a new...
“For the Journey” Podcast

“For the Journey” Podcast

We are thrilled to introduce you to “For the Journey,” our new weekly podcast offering formation and inspiration to followers of Jesus longing for more of God, in their own lives and in the world around them. Every week, you’ll be hearing from pastors, spiritual...
Love With Skin On

Love With Skin On

Tis the season for Advent and Christmas Carols, and as much as the tunes themselves, even more so I’m deeply inspired by the words of them.  At the core of the songs are poems.  In her recent New York Times column, Anglican priest Tish Warren Harrison explores...