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Discipline of celebration DisciplineJoySpiritual Formation

Discipline of celebration

Discipline is often thought of in the negative. Like the discipline it takes to refrain…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 10, 2024

Bless your enemies ConflictLoveSpiritual Formation

Bless your enemies

Human nature only requires us to be kind to those who are kind to us.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 9, 2024

Good kings bring goodness FatherKingStewardship

Good kings bring goodness

We don't have to look far to find many bad kings in the world –…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 8, 2024

​​Anger as a force for good AngerLoveSpiritual Warfare

​​Anger as a force for good

Anger is usually framed as a negative and destructive force. And when it’s fueling our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 7, 2024

When self-help doesn’t help DiscernmentSpiritual FormationWisdom

When self-help doesn’t help

Maturity requires us to commit to an ongoing journey of growth. And naturally we take…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 6, 2024

Allowing time for things to suck AcceptanceLifeSuffering

Allowing time for things to suck

We understand life is hard and that everyone must endure many things not as they…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 5, 2024

That’s heavy EnduranceHopeSpiritual Warfare

That’s heavy

We know the heartache and struggle of our own story. And we’re well aware that…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 4, 2024

Sexual formation Sexual FormationSexualityStewardship

Sexual formation

There’s no neutral in the forming of our sexual selves. We’re either being formed to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 3, 2024

Finding ourselves (again) ConnectionIdentityTrue Self

Finding ourselves (again)

Discovering our true self is a large part of the journey of maturity. And we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 2, 2024

Sacrifices with integrity intact IntegritySacrificeSpiritual Formation

Sacrifices with integrity intact

Love calls us to look out for the interest of others and not just ourselves.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 1, 2024

Living with the consequences AcceptanceFailureResponsibility

Living with the consequences

Every decision comes with a cost. And certainly it’s wise to count these costs as…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 31, 2024

Emotional hibernation RestSoul CareWisdom

Emotional hibernation

Sometimes the world is just too much. We’re hard pressed on every side and our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 30, 2024

A will-to-dream ChangeDesireVision

A will-to-dream

It’s been said a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. While…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 29, 2024

Gratitude along the way AwarenessCallingGratitude

Gratitude along the way

Perhaps we’re conditioned to focus on what we don’t have, which often causes us to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 28, 2024

Permeable boundaries BoundaryFreedomTrue Self

Permeable boundaries

Part of maturity is the ability to assert meaningful boundaries and not merely lose ourselves…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 27, 2024

The watchman’s mercy DiscernmentHumilitySpiritual FormationSpiritual Warfare

The watchman’s mercy

Occasionally, we might find ourselves in a position with greater spiritual insights than the next…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 26, 2024

Satisfying our true hunger AwarenessSoul CareSpiritual Formation

Satisfying our true hunger

We must eat to live. And in the absence of quality food, anything will do.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 25, 2024

​​Acceptance is not resignation AcceptanceDiscernmentWisdom

​​Acceptance is not resignation

We’re called to fight with an unwavering determination for all that is true, good, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 24, 2024

Freedom through true boundaries BoundaryConnectionFreedom

Freedom through true boundaries

No one likes getting hurt. And it’s only natural to avoid these situations when possible.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 23, 2024

The dance of opposites DiscernmentLifeWisdom

The dance of opposites

We generally think of pursuing relationships with those who are similar to us – birds…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 22, 2024

False gods DiscernmentFreedomSpiritual Formation

False gods

Navigating life in this world means we must participate to some degree in the things…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 21, 2024

External factors FreedomResponsibilityWisdom

External factors

No man is an island. And this means we can never completely divorce ourselves from…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 20, 2024

Messy road of growth DiscernmentGrowthWisdom

Messy road of growth

We often think of growth as straightforward and linear. Once we make a decision we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 19, 2024

​​Backing out and turning around DiscernmentGrowthSpiritual Formation

​​Backing out and turning around

Our reaction to sin often depends on the perspective we’re evaluating it. On the one…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 18, 2024

Vulnerability of desire CourageDesireVulnerability

Vulnerability of desire

No one likes having his soul crushed. And because we cannot escape the many disappointments…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 17, 2024

Solitary pleasures PleasureSoul CareWisdom

Solitary pleasures

We are relational beings to our core. And the deep joys and satisfaction we desire…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 16, 2024

True character CharacterDiscernmentWisdom

True character

We’re often attracted to those with a lot of charisma and outward success. And these…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 15, 2024

When blindness is a blessing FaithVisionWisdom

When blindness is a blessing

Vision helps us to find our way forward – giving us direction and keeping us…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 14, 2024

Go up and turn around ForgivenessLifeWisdom

Go up and turn around

We only get one life to live and we don’t want to waste our time…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 13, 2024

The other side of hurt GrowthSufferingWisdom

The other side of hurt

Pain is part of our body’s alert system – letting us know when we’ve moved…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 12, 2024