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Under authority LeadershipPowerResponsibility

Under authority

Authority often gets a bad wrap. It’s tempting to assume it is just about power…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 27, 2024

Sweet ecstasy EcstasySexual FormationSpiritual Formation

Sweet ecstasy

Sex is generally thought of in terms of seeking physical pleasure, or perhaps even our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 26, 2024

Perpetual desire BeautyDesireSoul Care

Perpetual desire

Great moments are still just a moment. We want to hold on, but time marches…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 25, 2024

Neither pedestal nor mud DiscernmentIdentityWisdom

Neither pedestal nor mud

God blessed Adam with Eve – enriching his life in many ways. And certainly this…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 24, 2024

Bread and water ConnectionFriendshipMarriageStewardship

Bread and water

We know we need to eat. But sometimes, particularly when we’re sick or recovering, the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 23, 2024

Mixed motivations AwarenessLoveResponsibility

Mixed motivations

Ideally, we’re motivated to do the right thing from the purity of our hearts. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 22, 2024

Practice hard GrowthStewardshipWisdom

Practice hard

We like the idea of offering our strength to make an impact for good. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 21, 2024

On being lovers CommitmentLoverSpiritual Formation

On being lovers

Being lovers is an exclusive privilege, but also a privilege that has to be earned…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 20, 2024

Facing our dragon CourageSymbolicWarrior

Facing our dragon

Dragons have long captivated the imagination of children and storytellers across cultures. And while most…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 19, 2024

Undone by beauty BeautyHumilitySpiritual Formation

Undone by beauty

There are many ordinary beauties we see everyday that regularly refresh and restore our souls.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 18, 2024

Embracing our excellence ExcellenceHumilityPride

Embracing our excellence

It’s a turn off to see others brag about their accomplishments, especially when it’s clear…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 17, 2024

Decisive CourageDiscernmentWarrior

Decisive

Perhaps many things don't matter in the long run and it’s okay to just go…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 16, 2024

Leaving things better HusbandLoveResponsibilityStewardship

Leaving things better

We have one life to live. And for many they use this as an opportunity…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 15, 2024

The unknown God DiscernmentInterpretationsSexual Fantasies

The unknown God

Desire fuels our worship for many things. And while often we’re readily able to name…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 12, 2024

Masculine currency DiscernmentFriendshipMasculinity

Masculine currency

In the beginning, God created us as male and female – each reflecting aspects of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 11, 2024

Chasing Oz AwarenessDesireSpiritual Formation

Chasing Oz

How often do we find ourselves imagining a better life lies somewhere over the rainbow?…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 10, 2024

More than a cigar InterpretationsSexual FantasiesSymbolic

More than a cigar

Many things are exactly as they appear on the surface, no more or no less.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 9, 2024

Unpacking sexual desire AwarenessSexual DesireSexual Formation

Unpacking sexual desire

Our sexuality tells a story – making many invisible realities visible.  And every good story…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 8, 2024

You’re more than what you’ve become CallingIdentityTrue Self

You’re more than what you’ve become

We have often forgotten who we are – settling into a way of making life…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 7, 2024

Obscure yet important CallingPurposeWork

Obscure yet important

There’s little doubt in questioning the importance of things that are clear and obvious. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 6, 2024

Start with understanding CommunicationConnectionWisdom

Start with understanding

Love is not passive. And there are many times in which we must challenge each…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 5, 2024

Fertility ArchetypesLifeWisdom

Fertility

From the very beginning, God gave man the mandate to be fruitful and multiply –…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 4, 2024

It’s not about you CommunicationConnectionWisdom

It’s not about you

We tend to see things from our point of view and make ourselves the center…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 3, 2024

Pastoring our family FatherHusbandLeadership

Pastoring our family

It’s easy to think about our jobs outside of the home. And certainly fulfilling these…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 2, 2024

Acceptance without despair AcceptanceHopeWarrior

Acceptance without despair

Violence, death, hatred, and division bombard us at every turn. It’s tempting to put our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 1, 2024

Live to work CallingLifeWork

Live to work

Work is a means to an end for many. They punch the clock – slaving…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 30, 2024

Rethinking our commitments CommitmentCourageFaith

Rethinking our commitments

It’s a mark of integrity to follow through on the commitments we’ve made. And certainly…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 29, 2024

A good exhaustion JoyRestWork

A good exhaustion

Some days we crawl into bed utterly exhausted, only to get up the next day…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 28, 2024

Love as cunning CreativeLoveWisdom

Love as cunning

We often think of love as being compassionate and kind. And certainly it is. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 27, 2024

Hard but good ConflictEnduranceWarrior

Hard but good

There’s no need to suffer through things that are not necessary. But many things we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 26, 2024