Journal

Tag: creation

“The Beauty of Gazing”

“The Beauty of Gazing”

In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Margot Eyring (Coracle Spiritual Direction Coordinator) guides us into a time of intentional attention—of gazing on the world around us in such a way that we perceive the beauty we are normally tempted to skip...
Hear that? It’s Creation Singing.

Hear that? It’s Creation Singing.

I hope that the weather where you live has been as interesting as here in the Washington area–unpredictable, unseasonable, and gorgeous.  In recent months, nature has been speaking more deeply to me of God (for example, in the breathing trees).  I’m grateful to be...
“Where is God?” with Karen Curry

“Where is God?” with Karen Curry

In this “Space for God: BIBLE” devotional, Rev. Karen Curry guides us into a time contemplating the many ways God reveals himself to us. She walks us through various passages from Scripture, enabling us to wonder anew and give thanks for how God shows up...
The Rest of Life

The Rest of Life

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest.   – Matthew 11:28, The Message Imagine with me for a moment that you are the Son of God (stay with me), and you...
“The Rest of Life”

“The Rest of Life”

In this “Space for God” devotional, Ken Wettig (Coracle Community Minister) invites us to consider the Biblical definition of rest and its central importance to abundant life with God. He guides us through a “life audit” so that we can see more...
“Spring Beauty”

“Spring Beauty”

In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Rev. Bill Haley (Coracle Executive Director) guides us into an uplifting meditation on the beauty of the spring season.  He weaves together music, footage of creation, and scripture to help us behold and magnify...
“Art Break: The Railway” with Jan Haugen

“Art Break: The Railway” with Jan Haugen

In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, art historian Jan Haugen invites us to reflect upon a particular work of art: The Railway by Edouard Manet (1873).  Through this work, Jan unfolds some of the distinctive elements of impressionist art and helps us to become...
SOUNDINGS: “To Become Luminous”

SOUNDINGS: “To Become Luminous”

Dear Jesus, help us to spread your fragrance everywhere we go. Flood our souls with your spirit and life. Penetrate and possess our whole being, so utterly, that our lives may only be a radiance of yours. Shine through us, and be so in us, that every soul we come in...
When God says, “Encore!”

When God says, “Encore!”

In this “Space for God” reflection, Danny Nasry (Coracle Community Minister) brings us into contact with the glorious over-abundance of God’s creation. Through water and daisies and even romanesco, Danny helps us slow down and let ourselves be awed...