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With the grain AwarenessIdentityPersonality Differences

With the grain

There’s wisdom in humbly adapting to the general expectations of our community. But this doesn’t…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 16, 2023

Mantle of responsibility CallingKingResponsibility

Mantle of responsibility

Everything is not ours to own. And certainly there’s wisdom in refusing to carry a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 15, 2023

Doubt as the edge of growth FaithFearGrowth

Doubt as the edge of growth

We generally enjoy being in situations in which we feel confident and avoid those that…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 14, 2023

Blessings and burdens BlessingsBurdenPeace

Blessings and burdens

Rarely is life black or white – all good or all bad. Even when there…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 13, 2023

Posture of love DiscernmentLoveWisdom

Posture of love

It’s easy to see things from our perspective and simply focus on what we want.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 12, 2023

AwarenessSoulSoul Care

Mental Health and the Soul

An excerpt from a recent small group talk in a series on mental health awareness.

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 11, 2023

Awakening to ignorance AwarenessGrowthHumility

Awakening to ignorance

Perhaps most days we focus on what we already know, or growing in those areas…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 11, 2023

Joy of the challenge LifeMeaningWork

Joy of the challenge

There’s a part of us that’s certainly willing to take the path of least resistance…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 10, 2023

Request to love AwarenessLoveStewardship

Request to love

The thought of simply receiving love without having to ask for it is very appealing.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 9, 2023

No receipts ConflictForgivenessSpiritual Formation

No receipts

No one likes being wronged. And generally we do whatever we can to avoid repeatedly…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 8, 2023

No need to hide FreedomIntegrityTrue Self

No need to hide

Everyone doesn’t need to know everything. But this doesn’t mean we live a secret life…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 7, 2023

Weather resistant ConflictEnduranceTrue Self

Weather resistant

It does little good to fight against a storm. But this doesn’t mean we passively…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 6, 2023

Putting in reps EnduranceGrowthStewardship

Putting in reps

It’s tempting to give up when we see the success of others and how far…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 5, 2023

CharacterFreedomMaturityVideo

A grown man doesn’t need to sneak or hide (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** Certainly, there's a private side to life. Not everyone has the right…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 4, 2023

The wisdom of timing DiscernmentTimeWisdom

The wisdom of timing

It’s only natural to want to share the new insights we’ve received with others. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 4, 2023

The cost of neglect AwarenessDiscernmentWork

The cost of neglect

It seems we’re pulled in a hundred different directions everyday. And it’s true we will…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 3, 2023

Seasonal patterns GrowthLarger StoryResurrection

Seasonal patterns

We often approach life in a very linear fashion. Once we’ve covered certain ground or…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 2, 2023

On reconciliation ForgivenessRestorationSpiritual Formation

On reconciliation

We’re called to do everything we can to live at peace with others. But there’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 1, 2023

Allowed AwarenessDiscernmentTrue Self

Allowed

There’s a sense in which people can treat us any way they want. We cannot…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 30, 2023

ChangeRenewalVideo

Finding Hope Even In A Season of Letting Go (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** When we come out to nature, we can clearly see the signs…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 29, 2023

True peacemaking ConflictPeaceSpiritual Formation

True peacemaking

We all desire peace – to experience harmony and goodwill throughout our relationships. But all…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 29, 2023

The safety trap FearPotentialWork

The safety trap

Each path we choose comes with a cost. And while it’s tempting to just play…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 28, 2023

AwarenessMaturityTrue SelfVideo

Good Body, Bad Boy, or Mature Man (Video)

It's only natural to be influenced by others, but ideally our response to this influence…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 27, 2023

Ecology of the soul AwarenessSoulSoul Care

Ecology of the soul

An ecosystem is made up of many different interrelated parts. And a change in one…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 27, 2023

MasculinityTeachingTheology of the BodyVideo

Unveiling Masculinity: New YouTube Playlist

I recently started a series of mini-episode on my YouTube Channel. Check it out! Much…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 26, 2023

Sex as a means to connection ConnectionMeaningSexuality

Sex as a means to connection

Generally speaking, men connect through shared activities. This might be our sports, hobbies, or otherwise…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 26, 2023

Our self-perceptions AwarenessIdentityTrue Self

Our self-perceptions

We are social creatures to our core, and this influences even how we perceive ourselves.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 25, 2023

The naked truth AcceptanceFreedomVulnerability

The naked truth

One of the deep desires of our soul is simply for the freedom to be…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 24, 2023

On ducks and water DiscernmentStrengthWisdom

On ducks and water

Opinions in many ways are a dime a dozen. Everyone has one, and often it…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 23, 2023

ConflictPeaceProblem solvingVideo

Mastering the Art of Peacemaking (Video)

It's natural to have conflict in any relationship. Even within ourselves, we're often conflicted, where…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 22, 2023