by Bill Deiss | Aug 26, 2016 | For the World
Dear friends, The summer of 2016 is coming to an end. In one way I’m glad, as it was a very HOT summer. By HOT I mean more than just the temperature. The Middle East wars, the US killings between police and suspects, the lone wolf terrorism killings in the U.S.,...
by Coracle | Aug 24, 2016 | Contemplative Life
Listen to Bill’s sermon from The Falls Church Anglican on August 14, 2016 here:
by Coracle | Aug 22, 2016 | Justice and Mercy
A few weeks ago, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s Washington DC Urban Program sent student leaders from around the DC area to Corhaven for a mid-project retreat. We posted about it here. What follows is a reflection from Krista Cocozello, a recent graduate of...
by Scott Buresh | Aug 18, 2016 | Contemplative Life
The Cambridge School is a Classical Christian school in Baltimore, MD, where Coracle’s Community Minister for Baltimore, Scott Buresh, teaches eighth graders. From [the Cambridge School]’s inception we had an intuitive sense of the power of images. Dallas Willard in...
by Bill Haley | Aug 16, 2016 | Contemplative Life
So I’ve picked up exercising again. It’s been awhile, it’s overdue, and I pretty much feel like this guy when I’m done with a still-pretty-short jog or bike ride. Along with that, I’ve been paying attention to what I put in my mouth, in the attempt to lose some...
by Scott Buresh | Aug 12, 2016 | Contemplative Life, Spiritual Direction
Friends of Coracle in Baltimore: Thank you all who joined us on August 11, 2016 to launch Coracle in Baltimore and thank you all who expressed your desire to be with us. What a beautiful evening of prayer, vision, and worship through the eucharist. I never grow...
by Karla Petty | Jul 26, 2016 | Contemplative Life
In kindergarten music class, I remember my teacher running an experiment with us. She had us sit in silence for a full minute. No talking, no moving. Then immediately after she gave us another full minute where we could talk or be silly. Guess which minute seemed...
by Coracle | Jul 19, 2016 | Justice and Mercy
By: Kate Denson interVarsity Christian Fellowship Washington DC Urban Programs Director InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s Washington DC Urban Program selects student leaders from around the DC area to spend the summer living and serving among low-income areas...
by Coracle | Jul 13, 2016 | Justice and Mercy
by Karla Petty | Jul 11, 2016 | Contemplative Life
“Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her.” Hosea 2:14 “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you…” Deut. 31:8 I’ve never known the truth of those words more intimately than over the 5 days I...
by Bill Haley | Jul 9, 2016 | For the World
We haven’t even recovered from Orlando yet, but the news keeps coming. Here’s a very incomplete list of the most recent round of ‘too many gut–punching atrocities to keep up with’ just in the last 10 days or so. Israel/Palestine–children of both communities being...
by Coracle | Jul 4, 2016 | For the World, Justice and Mercy
Today while we celebrate our Independence Day in the US, we remember also those who don’t enjoy the same freedoms as we do. We remember states where corruption, violence and injustice is rampant and inhabitants are ruled by fear. We especially are in mourning...
by Bill Haley | Jun 28, 2016 | Contemplative Life, Spiritual Direction
Last week I had the privilege of being one of the spiritual directors for the Sojourners Summit, their annual gathering in DC of leaders from around the country and the world who are working to bring more of God’s kingdom to this country and this world. Among many...
by Coracle | Jun 28, 2016 | Spiritual Direction, Vocation
by: Yonce Shelton You are there. I am there. And Jesus was there. In between. Named or not, we are always in between. We live and move in spaces between awareness, knowing, and action. It is a gift when something grabs us or tips us off to the need to focus on a...
by Coracle | Jun 21, 2016 | Contemplative Life
By: Giovanna Meek June 20th, 2016 was the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere, when the sun’s zenith reached its northernmost point away from the equator. Throughout history, the astronomical events of that day have been cause for celebration across cultures...
by Tara Haley | Jun 16, 2016 | Creation
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Pope Francis, in his “Laudato Si” encyclical released last year, notes that not only did God create the earth but that it is still a place of his Presence. God created the earth and God dwells in his creation....
by Bill Haley | Jun 15, 2016 | Contemplative Life, Spiritual Direction
My time last week at the Henri Nouwen Society’s conference “The Way of the Heart: Exploring the Inner Journey through the Lens of Henri Nouwen” was a stirring time. I so enjoy being steeped in the wisdom of other spiritual leaders and all gathering...
by Coracle | Jun 9, 2016 | Contemplative Life, Spiritual Direction
“Get into the habit of saying ‘Speak, Lord’ and your life will become a romance.” – Oswald Chambers Learning to hear God’s voice we can partner with him for his Kingdom’s work in the world. Six ways God spoke to people in the...
by Coracle | Jun 6, 2016 | Contemplative Life
This is a song just released by one of my favorite jazz musicians which I think is such a beautiful representation of how Jesus comes to us, and what he is looking for when he does. Lyrics are available here. Jesus beckons us, “come to my table, rest here in...
by Coracle | Jun 4, 2016 | Contemplative Life
The Kingdom of God extends over our whole lives and our whole world. In Luke 5, Jesus is expanding his Kingdom community. “Put out into the deep…” Jesus calls to each one of us. Go out and go deep is his invitation. Listen to Bill’s sermon...
