by Coracle | Feb 6, 2025 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Ann Bodling (Coracle Spiritual Director) guides us into a time of music, silence, and prayer. Drawing from Celtic Daily Prayer, she invites us to see the world anew, such that, even on the darkest days, we are able to...
by Scott Buresh | Feb 5, 2025 | Contemplative Life
I was raised with Midwestern sensibilities by native Iowans who delighted in the richness of extended family and deep connections to the land. We moved to Baltimore when I was seven and our orientation remained toward family and my grandfather’s farm. Consequently,...
by Ken Wettig | Jan 29, 2025 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Ken Wettig (Coracle Community Minister) prompts us to reflect on the state of conversation in our digital age. Marking the observed increases in isolation, loneliness, and anti-social behavior across different age groups, Ken draws...
by Bill Haley | Jan 29, 2025 | Contemplative Life, Coracle News
Friends, in these crazy, difficult days of trying to absorb so many changes coming so fast, Coracle is leaning into our mission, our vision, and our values. You know–you’re a part of–our Mission, “to inspire and enable people to be the presence of God in the...
by Coracle | Jan 24, 2025 | Contemplative Life, Justice and Mercy
In this special MLK Day “Space for God” devotional, John and Kathy Bruce guide us into a time of prayer and reflection on the life, example, and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After a quick introduction to King, they offer up a handful of King quotes...
by Ken Wettig | Jan 22, 2025 | Contemplative Life
“Spiritual theology — or maybe I should just say the Christian life — requires dialogue.” – Eugene Peterson “I’m drawn to conversation because in the best kind you don’t know where you’re going, only that you will get somewhere good.” –...
by Margot Eyring | Jan 17, 2025 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Margot Eyring (Coracle Spiritual Direction Coordinator) invites us to explore how Jesus cared for himself and for others. Through the practice of imaginative Gospel reading, Margot guides us into a richer...
by Bill Haley | Jan 14, 2025 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Rev. Bill Haley (Coracle Executive Director) guides us through a time of attuning to God’s presence in our here and now. Drawing together scripture, prayer, and music from Paul Zach, Bill offers us a chance to polish...
by Scott Buresh | Jan 14, 2025 | Contemplative Life
Several years ago a trusted friend, Tracey Meeks, recommended that I take advantage of the quiet between Christmas and New Years (and also extending into early January) to recall how God had met me that year as a way to attune to what He was inviting me into with Him...
by Bill Haley | Jan 4, 2025 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Advent” devotional, Rev. Bill Haley (Coracle Executive Director) guides us into an immersive encounter with the classic Christmas hymn, “O Holy Night.” By prayerfully engaging the lyrics and beholding two different...
by Coracle | Dec 20, 2024 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Advent” devotional, Kathy Bruce guides us into an imaginative reflection on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. What might they have talked about? How might they have reflected on their prior year? Their future? Kathy...
by Coracle | Dec 13, 2024 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Advent” devotional, artist and author, Bette Lynne Dickinson, guides us into a visio divina based on her work, “Prepare the Way.” This painting foregrounds the birth of John the Baptist and highlights his central role...
by Coracle | Dec 5, 2024 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Bethany Blankespoor (InterVarsity) introduces us to the Salesian Spirituality of Francis de Sales and Jane de Chantal. She invites us to bring the core of who we are, our very hearts, to Jesus, who is gentle and humble...
by Bill Haley | Dec 5, 2024 | Contemplative Life
In this Thanksgiving-week “Space for God” devotional, Rev. Bill Haley (Coracle Executive Director) guides us into a practice of centering prayer. He focuses our attention on the many good gifts of God that we might often fail to notice in the hustle and...
by Ken Wettig | Nov 26, 2024 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
“They were longing for a better country—a heavenly one.” – Hebrews 11 “After I became a Christian, I understood why I’ve always been homesick at home.” – G.K Chesterton, Orthodoxy What child, no matter how virtuous they may be, after opening...
by Coracle | Nov 24, 2024 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Suzy Kanode (Spiritual Director) guides us into the ancient practice of Examen. She helps us prayerfully look back over the last three days of our lives, attentive to God’s presence and curious about the lessons...
by NaTasha Brown | Nov 21, 2024 | Contemplative Life
Last December I had an opportunity to share with our Coracle community through this journal article an experience I had that opened the eyes of my understanding to the difference between Justice and Mercy. I learned that mercy was something that we could achieve on...
by Coracle | Nov 20, 2024 | Contemplative Life
by Wanda Bickers One of the gifts of my role in the church and with Coracle is that I get to start preparing for Advent in October. There have been seasons when this seemed like a burden, rushing around in the Fall trying to figure out what Advent services and...
by Bill Haley | Nov 19, 2024 | Contemplative Life
Before we knew the outcome of this year’s presidential election, we knew that all of us would need a chance to pause, remember Who is truly in control, and experience refreshment from the wonderfully loving rule of King Jesus. Bach’s B-Minor Mass is a...
by Coracle | Nov 14, 2024 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God: BIBLE” devotional, Rev. Karen Curry guides us into 1 Chronicles 15. She unpacks how those who are most active for the Lord most need to make space for God a regular part of their lives. We pray you are blessed by her reflection!...
