Journal

Tag: music

“Refreshing the Lord’s Prayer”

“Refreshing the Lord’s Prayer”

In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Drew Masterson (college minister) guides us through a few musical and poetic reflections on the Lord’s Prayer.  We tend to grow overfamiliar with this most beloved prayer, and these artistic responses offer...
A Reflection on Peace

A Reflection on Peace

“The Peace of Wild Things” By Wendell Berry When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water,...
“Glimpses of Glory” with Ann Bodling

“Glimpses of Glory” with Ann Bodling

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...
“Surely the Lord is in This Place”

“Surely the Lord is in This Place”

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...
“Being Beloved and to Be the Beloved”

“Being Beloved and to Be the Beloved”

In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Rev. Chris Lugo (Coracle Community Minister) guides us through a number of artistic reflections on what it means to be beloved and to see ourselves that way.  He draws upon 1 John 4’s depiction of God as love and...
“Taking Refuge in God”

“Taking Refuge in God”

In this “Space for God” devotional, Jeff Lindeman (Sr. Dir. of Strategy & Operations) guides us through a few simple and accessible ways he takes refuge in God in his daily life.  Through reflecting on some Psalms, music, and art, Jeff invites us into...
SOUNDINGS: Soul and Brain Food from Sabbatical

SOUNDINGS: Soul and Brain Food from Sabbatical

“SOUNDINGS” posts consider topics that are important for our society, for the Church, and for our own spiritual journeys.  To ‘take a sounding’ is a nautical term about using depth to determine where you are and where you’re going.  These writings are designed to do...
“Psalm 139 in Story & Song”

“Psalm 139 in Story & Song”

In this “Space for God: Bible”, Kristy Wallace Grant (Repentance Project Director) guides us into an encounter with Psalm 139 in all its beauty and fullness.  Drawing together Scripture, story, and song from different cultures, she invites us to worship...
“Everyday Beauty”

“Everyday Beauty”

In this “Space for God: Beauty,” Rev. Mary Gardner (Coracle Spiritual Director) invites us to consider how God speaks to us through encounters with everyday beauty. Drawing together visual art, photography, music, and Scripture, Mary guides us into a rich time of...
“My Path Illumine” with Ryan Scarberry

“My Path Illumine” with Ryan Scarberry

In this “Space for God: Beauty,” worship pastor Ryan Scarberry guides us through the classic hymn “Come Down O Love Divine.”  The hymn’s poetic lyrics and stirring melody invite us to consider the comforting, refining, beautiful presence...
For When You’re Feeling Weak

For When You’re Feeling Weak

In this “Space for God,” Rev. Bill Haley (Coracle Executive Director) guides us through a reflection on the secret power of our weakness when turned over to God. The bulk of the time is spent in prayerful reflection and listening to “Come...