For the Journey

On this special 4th of July " Space for God ," Jeff Lindeman guides us through a time of intercession for our country. In a cultural moment when we are confronted by aggressive appeals to be either uncritically optimistic or pervasively pessimistic about America, Christians have a unique opportunity to inhabit a middle way—praying for the real good in our country to flourish while also c...

This week, we offer an exclusive For the Journey conversation between Rev. Bill Haley and Mark Condy , a longtime lover and popularizer of Celtic Christianity . They discuss what they each appreciate most about the Celtic tradition, swapping favorite stories of Celtic saints along the way, before closing with some of their most cherished Celtic prayers. View the "Space for God" on St. Br...

This week, we share a sermon offered by Rev. Bill Haley back in 2018. In John 15 , Jesus reveals something profound— that he views his disciples not as servants but as friends. Bill unpacks this tremendous gift of grace and the ways this gift can shape our lives for the better. Learn More About Spiritual Direction through Coracle Explore the Full Archive of Bill’s Sermons inthecoracle.org   |  @in...

This week, we offer an exclusive For the Journey conversation between Rev. Bill Haley and Kathy Bruce, a beloved member of the Coracle Baltimore Community and the host of Kitchen Table Conversations with Kathy . They discuss what it looks like to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary amid persistent racial injustice, and Kathy offers a model of a faithful and courageous way forward. Explore Coracl...

This week, we share a lecture offered by Rev. Bill Haley back in 2019 to culminate an ecumenical retreat coordinated by Truro Anglican Church . He makes the case that Protestant Christians have much to learn from the Benedictine tradition of contemplation as the wellspring for a stronger movement toward God and into the world. Explore Coracle's Expression of Monastic Life, "A Common Way&...

This week, we offer an exclusive For the Journey conversation between Rev. Bill Haley and Brian Carrier , Discipleship Pastor at The District Church in Washington, D.C. They discuss a wide variety of topics, ranging from Biblical earthquakes and the role of creation in the divine drama, to Mother Teresa, Thomas Aquinas, and the contemplative life. inthecoracle.org   |  @inthecoracle Support the sh...

This week, we share a " Space for God " devotional offered by Rev. Chris Lugo ( Pastor ). Chris unpacks several dimensions of the memorable phrase from Psalm 46:10, "Be Still and Know that I Am God."  What does it actually mean to be still? How might we—in our frenzied, modern lives—take steps towards stillness? View Our Complete Archive of “Space for God” Prayer Practices Lear...

This week, we share an exclusive For the Journey conversation between Rev. Bill Haley, Scott Buresh ( Coracle Baltimore Community Minister), and Wade Ballou (Co-pastor of the Coracle Community ). They discuss Celtic Christianity, Ignatian spirituality, pilgrimage, the Desert Fathers, the development of Western monasticism, and much more. All of this serves as an introduction to A Common Way, Corac...

This week, we share a sermon offered by Rev. Bill Haley back in 2018.  He reflects on 2 Corinthians 12 and the connection Paul draws between God’s grace and our gratitude, especially in our areas of greatest weakness. In cultivating that gratitude, we develop true courage to face anything life throws at us. View Our Complete Archive of “Space for God” Prayer Practices Learn More About Spiritual Di...

This week, we share a " Space for God " devotional offered by Ken Wettig (Pastor and Ministry Leader ).  Ken directs our attention to wisdom and its role in discernment. Drawing from Scripture, life, and George MacDonald, he guides us into an enriching time of reflection and encounter with the God who is Wisdom. Originally part of Coracle's Series, " Discernment: Hearing God in...

This week, we share a sermon offered by Rev. Bill Haley back in 2018 during a sermon series on God's grace. Bill highlights the two elements of Christianity that set it apart from all other world religions: the Cross and grace. Other Sermons in this Series: "God's Glory and God's Grace" Learn More About Spiritual Direction through Coracle Explore the Full Archive of Bill’s...

In this " Space for God " reflection, Ann Bodling (Coracle Spiritual Director) guides us through a few prompts to help us discern God's presence with us throughout our days. She helpfully distinguishes discernment from decision-making, inviting us into a much deeper and more fulfilling posture toward God. View Our Complete Archive of “Space for God” Prayer Practices Learn More About...

This week, we share a sermon offered by Rev. Bill Haley back in 2018. Bill makes the case that, to fully appreciate God’s grace and mercy, we must first grasp his glory and majesty. Explore the Full Archive of Bill’s Sermons inthecoracle.org   |  @inthecoracle Support the show For the Journey  is a resource of the Coracle Center of Formation  for  Action and is made possible through the generous s...

Happy Easter! This week, we share a " Space for God: BIBLE ” devotional from Rev. Bill Haley (Coracle Executive Director). Bill guides us through Paul’s impassioned, free-wheeling defense of his apostolic authority in 2 Corinthians 11-12. Specifically, he highlights the deep insight Paul is granted from God as he comes to grips with God’s refusal to remove his “thorn in the flesh.” Bill helps...

This Palm Sunday, we share a sermon offered by Rev. Bill Haley back in 2010 on the four exalted titles given to Jesus in Hebrews 2 . He reflects on the reality of human hope in a broken world, and how the only sure foundation for a durable hope is to look to the crucified and risen Jesus. Explore the Full Archive of Bill’s Sermons Explore More Lenten Resources inthecoracle.org   |  @inthecoracle S...

This week, we share a " Space for God: Lent " devotional offered by Anglican Priest Chris Lugo . Chris guides us into the penitential season of Lent with a reflection on Hosea 12:2-6 . He reminds us of our daily need to "return to our God," not so that we remain crushed by the weight of our sins, but so that we can receive the mercy and forgiveness God so readily wants to offer...

This week, we share a homily Rev. Bill Haley offered at a recent Coracle Community gathering in Northern Virginia. The Coracle Community is an ecumenical group of people committed to contemplation, transformation, and Kingdom engagement.  We are fellow-pilgrims pursuing union with God and deeper life in Jesus together for Love’s sake in the world. Learn More About Spiritual Direction through Corac...

This week, we share a reflection Rev. Bill Haley offered to Deeper Journey participants on Ash Wednesday. He calls us to look at Lent like a multi-faceted diamond and offers 15 Lenten invitations for us to grow personally and communally in our walks with God. Explore the Full Archive of Bill’s Sermons Explore More Lenten Resources inthecoracle.org   |  @inthecoracle Support the show For the Journe...

This week, we share a sermon offered by Rev. Bill Haley back in 2010 on the Hall of Faith from Hebrews 11 . Bill reflects on how each of the saints listed gives us a glimpse into the grand adventure of lifelong faith, which is less like a smooth and steady progress and more like riding a bucking bronco. Explore the Full Archive of Bill’s Sermons inthecoracle.org   |  @inthecoracle Support the show...

This week, we share a conversation Rev. Bill Haley hosted recently about Coracle's 2026 vision, " Building the Fire ." He shares about the Coracle Community and the Coracle Center of Contemplation for  Action , as well as numerous other initiatives to draw folks near and far deeper into life with Jesus for the sake of the world. Learn More About Spiritual Direction through Coracle i...

This week, we share a sermon offered by Rev. Bill Haley back in 2010 on the first of five crucial warnings in the Book of Hebrews. This warning from chapter 2 exhorts us not to miss what is on offer when we entrust our lives to Jesus. Explore the Full Archive of Bill’s Sermons   inthecoracle.org   |  @inthecoracle Support the show For the Journey  is a resource of the Coracle Center of Formation ...

This week, we share a " Space for God " devotional offered by Drew Masterson ( Center for Christian Study ) back in 2022. He guides us into a deep insight shared by many artists, neuroscientists, and the Apostle Paul: that the things we pay attention to profoundly shape our lives. I invite us to take a "Contemplative Audit" of our lives before concluding with a powerful musical...

This week, we share a Soundings Seminar offered by Rev. Bill Haley to Christ Community Church of South Hills back in 2018 upon returning from a Mission Pilgrimage to Nepal in partnership with the Anglican Relief and Development Fund . He reflects on the role of pilgrimage in the Christian life, and shares some takeaways from his time hiking through the Himalayas. View Our Full Archive of Soundings...

This week, we share a special reflection from Rev. Bill Haley exploring and savoring several poems from Christian mystics through the centuries. Bill draws the poems from the book, For Lovers of God Everywhere by Roger Housden (Hoosden), and each offers a slightly different window into what it means to be a Christian mystic. View Our Complete Archive of “Space for God” Prayer Practices Learn More...

This week, we share a sermon delivered by Rev. Bill Haley back in 2014 on 1 Corinthians 15 . Bill seeks to bring clarity to the Biblical vision of where we will be and what we will be up to after Jesus returns and renews all of creation. Along the way, he mentions a few other sermons that pair well with this topic, and you can find links to those in the shownotes. Related Sermons from Bill: “Jesus...