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Thwarted desires DesireDisappointmentSpiritual Formation

Thwarted desires

We want what we want. And it’s disappointing whenever we’re denied the desires of our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 16, 2024

Accepting grace AcceptanceGraceLove

Accepting grace

We know our imperfections all too well. And naturally our shortcomings come with a cost…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 15, 2024

Not all on you HumilityPrideResponsibility

Not all on you

All too often we play the blame game – deferring our responsibilities and blaming everyone…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 14, 2024

Creative grief CreativeGriefLife

Creative grief

In the beginning, God created. And it’s this same creative impulse that flows through our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 13, 2024

Trusting through the night Dark nightsFaithHope

Trusting through the night

We have confidence in our own understanding when we can see clearly where we are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 12, 2024

Regarding assumptions AwarenessDiscernmentTruth

Regarding assumptions

Assumptions save us much time and energy. It would be exhausting to figure everything out…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 11, 2024

As I follow Christ FatherHusbandLeadership

As I follow Christ

Many pursue leadership simply to be in positions of power and to push their own…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 10, 2024

Holistic honesty LoveTransparencyTruth

Holistic honesty

Perhaps we only want others to see our good side while we hide the bad.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 9, 2024

Self-knowledge as a path to love AwarenessLoveTrue Self

Self-knowledge as a path to love

To love is to consider the needs of others - entering their world and doing…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 8, 2024

Centered on Love HolyLifeLove

Centered on Love

Our days are filled with all sorts of drama. And it’s easy to get caught…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 7, 2024

​​Do your job LoveWisdomWork

​​Do your job

It’s easy to become distracted by the latest global events, political elections, scandals, and the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 6, 2024

Longing without regrets DesireFaithSpiritual Formation

Longing without regrets

Conventional wisdom is to take matters into our own hands and arrange for the life…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 5, 2024

On projections FearTruthWisdom

On projections

Naturally we seek to guard our hearts from future harm. And often this requires us…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 4, 2024

Not of this world AwarenessDiscernmentSpiritual Formation

Not of this world

The sun rises each morning regardless of the ups and downs in our personal story.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 3, 2024

Sexual erosion AwarenessSexual FormationWisdom

Sexual erosion

It’s easy to bemoan the decline of our sexual wholeness, whether it’s due to our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 2, 2024

Tough and tender KingMasculinityPresenceStrength

Tough and tender

We have a duty to protect those God has entrusted to us. For many this…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 1, 2024

Unexpected detours FaithHopeTrust

Unexpected detours

We make our plans. And then life happens. Perhaps roads were blocked outside of our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 31, 2024

Holy bodies AwarenessEmbodimentSpiritual Formation

Holy bodies

Our bodies belong to us. And yet this is only partially true. Our bodies ultimately…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 30, 2024

Through us Larger StoryLoveMarriage

Through us

Marriage enrichment is usually focused on helping a couple to turn toward and renew their…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 29, 2024

Working in the rain EnduranceStewardshipWork

Working in the rain

We often don’t feel like doing much on rainy days. And it’s nice to occasionally…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 28, 2024

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