by Jeff Lindeman | Feb 18, 2024 | Contemplative Life
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...
by Jeff Lindeman | Dec 24, 2023 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Advent” devotional, Jeff Lindeman (Coracle Sr. Dir. of Strategy and Operations) invites us to immerse ourselves in the well-known story from Luke 2 of the Angelic Host appearing to the shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus. Through visual...
by Coracle | Sep 21, 2023 | Contemplative Life, Vocation
In this Soundings Seminar conversation, Ken Wettig (Coracle Community Minister) speaks with musician and educator Seth Crissman about his work at the intersection of art-making and spiritual formation. For the past several years, Seth has been part of a collaboration...
by Bill Haley | Aug 17, 2023 | Contemplative Life
“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...
by Kristy Wallace Grant | May 26, 2023 | Contemplative Life
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...
by Coracle | Jan 6, 2023 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Advent,” Wanda Bickers (Coracle Spiritual Director), guides us through a time of visio divina, or prayerfully encountering God through a combination of visual art and scripture. She focuses on Luke 1:25-40, and draws our attention...
by Mary Gardner | Oct 13, 2022 | Contemplative Life
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...
by Coracle | Jul 21, 2022 | Contemplative Life
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...
by Bill Haley | Jun 10, 2022 | Contemplative Life
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...
by Scott Buresh | Mar 21, 2022 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
What little I know of sheep, other than that they are incredibly cute and wooly, is that they are not very bright and easily wander into trouble and danger. Thankfully, we also know God loves sheep, and He loves shepherds. Psalms 95:7 and 100:3 proclaim He is our...
by Danny Nasry | Mar 2, 2022 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”If you attend a church that observes Ash Wednesday, a pastor or priest will murmur these words to you soon before anointing your head with a cross of ashes. It’s a profound and tangible reminder of the...
by Drew Masterson | Feb 23, 2022 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Drew Masterson (Coracle Dir. of Comms & Development) guides us into a profound insight shared by artists, neuroscientists, and the Apostle Paul: our lives are profoundly shaped by the things to which we pay...
by Bill Haley | Dec 15, 2021 | Contemplative Life, Liturgical Seasons
In this “Space for God: Advent,” Bill Haley (Coracle Executive Director) guides us through an encounter with the beauty of Advent music. Specifically, he focuses our attention on the expressive power and range of the cello as we journey through familiar...
by Coracle | Dec 2, 2021 | Contemplative Life
This special Advent offering features music, reflections, and storytelling from Seth Crissman of The Walking Roots Band. He sets Scripture to music, repurposes old hymns, and shares some of his own compositions from The Soil and The Seed Project in this sweet time of...
by Drew Masterson | Nov 3, 2021 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God: Beauty” devotional, Drew Masterson (Coracle Dir. of Comms & Development) draws us into an immersive encounter with the classic hymn, “For the Beauty of the Earth.” By walking through a few different musical...
by Karla Petty | Apr 23, 2021 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Karla Petty (Coracle Dir. of Program Development) guides us through a time of learning from the life and wisdom of Brother Lawrence (1614-1691). She weaves together scripture, music, and stories from Brother Lawrence to...
by Coracle | Apr 20, 2021 | Contemplative Life
Broadcast live from Corhaven, classical guitarist Chris Jenkins offers an “Encounter with Beauty” in the form of a thoughtfully orchestrated tour through some of his favorite pieces to play on the classical guitar. He offers his talent as a way for each...
by Mary Gardner | Mar 22, 2021 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Rev. Mary Gardner guides us through a contemplative encounter with artistic depictions of prayer, paired with helpful prompts to spark our own prayer. We hope it will be a blessing to you as you pray with your mind,...
by Coracle | Feb 11, 2021 | Contemplative Life
In this Collection, we will be assembling reflections, devotionals, and other resources intended 1) to help us grow in our ability to behold the beauty always around us, and 2) to offer opportunities for direct encounters with beauty– whether through art, creation, or...
by Coracle | Feb 9, 2021 | Contemplative Life
In this “Space for God” devotional, Rev. Bill Haley also makes space for beauty. In particular, he invites us into a contemplative stroll through music, poetry, and natural beauty woven together by the theme of Winter. We hope it is a blessing and a...