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Enjoy Freedom Sexual Formation Shame

Living Unashamed

Healing Is More Than Feeling Less Shame The point of healing for many is simply…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 12, 2026

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Identity Sacrifice True Self

Surrendering the Image

The Image We Work So Hard to Protect It is frightening to have the hidden…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 29, 2026

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Initiate Sexual Formation Shame

Coming Out of Hiding

The Cost of Staying Hidden There is a risk to coming out of hiding. Others…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 8, 2026

A thoughtful man sits in shadow with his head lowered as warm light falls across his face, symbolizing the hidden burden of shame and the struggle with identity.

Identity Recognize Sexual Formation Shame

Why Men Hide

The Fear Beneath Our Sexual Secrets Every man hides somewhere. And this is especially true…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 3, 2026

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Forgiveness Marriage Recognize Spiritual Warfare

Practicing Forgiveness Without False Guilt

You Don't Have to Defend Yourself Few things hurt more than being misunderstood. Worse still…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 29, 2026

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Conflict Enjoy Marriage Presence

Staying Present Under Pressure

You are exhausted. All you want is a moment of peace—a chance to relax without…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 28, 2026

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Leadership Marriage Sacrifice

The Cost of Obedience

When Doing the Right Thing Still Upsets People There is a time to listen and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 25, 2026

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Conflict Initiate Marriage

Connection Without Abdication

The False Choice Most Men Believe Most men feel like they only have two options…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 24, 2026

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Leadership Marriage Recognize

Why Men Fold Under Relational Pressure

When Keeping the Peace Matters More Than Doing What's Right Here it comes again. You…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 22, 2026

Father

Fatherhood is more than a role

Fatherhood is often thought of in terms of responsibility. We speak of providing, protecting, leading,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 21, 2026

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Freedom Joy Marriage

The Freedom of Loving a Person in Real Life

It takes time to recognize the many unspoken expectations we bring into marriage. And often…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 18, 2026

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Initiate Love Marriage

Loving the Person in Front of You

It is right and proper to grieve the many deaths we experience in this life.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 17, 2026

Marriage Sacrifice

The Marriage You Wanted May Need to Die

Funerals do not last forever. At some point, we must leave the graveside and face…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 14, 2026

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Grief Marriage Recognize

Every marriage contains a funeral

On our wedding day, we stand at the altar filled with many hopes, dreams, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 10, 2026

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Anxiety Enjoy Peace

The gift of peace

Anxiety has a way of narrowing our world. It trains us to focus on threats,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 9, 2026

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Anxiety Sacrifice

The cost of control

When we lose sight of who we are, anxiety often increases because we no longer…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 9, 2026

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Anxiety Initiate

Clarity Is Not the Same as Courage

In a previous article, I explored the hidden connection between anxiety and identity. When we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 8, 2026

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Anxiety Identity Recognize Worry

The Hidden Connection Between Anxiety and Identity

Anxiety is generally something we try to avoid. But if we dismiss it too quickly,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 5, 2026

Beauty Gratitude Sexual Formation

A gaze of gratitude

The deep secrets of our heart are exposed by the words of our mouth. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 10, 2026

Grief Masculine Formation Suffering

When tragedy hits close to home

Daily we’re exposed to countless tragedies around the world. While often still overwhelming for our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 9, 2026

Discernment Masculine Formation

Don’t rush the play

Life often demands moments of decisive action. There’s a clear move to make and all…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 8, 2026

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Discipline Freedom Masculine Formation

Take the back road

We like keeping our options open. It gives us a sense of power and control.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 7, 2026

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Inside the tomb

Tell us what to do and we will do it. We have no problem offering…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 4, 2026

Courage Faith

Saving face, losing faith

It’s easy to stay strong and committed in moments of clarity and when we’re surrounded…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 2, 2026

Love Sacrifice True Self

False sacrifices

Not all sacrifices are created equal. And all too often our attempts at love are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 1, 2026

Courage Obedience passion

Obedience and passion

We don't have to look far to see many men wasting their lives in ungodly…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 31, 2026

Endurance Work

Not in vain

Many days we offer our blood, sweat, and tears and wonder why. We’re putting in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 27, 2026

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Enjoy Home Identity

Lost at home

Some run far from home and are lost in distant lands, while others remain home…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 26, 2026

Masculine Formation

A journey of becoming

Most days we just try to make it through. And we naturally seek relief whenever…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 25, 2026

Calling Patience Spiritual Formation

Waiting on God’s timing

Perhaps God has already anointed us with a clear gift and calling. And while we’ve…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 24, 2026

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