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Idol of safety CourageFaithTrust

Idol of safety

We all desire and need some degree of basic life security to thrive. This is…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 1, 2024

Mundane glory BeautyGloryGoodness

Mundane glory

Goodness and beauty are often equated with extravagance. The good life is expected to be…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 31, 2024

Neglected hearts BeautyHeartSpiritual Formation

Neglected hearts

Young kids are typically taught right from wrong. And there’s a general expectation of obedience…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 30, 2024

Straw and the camel’s back AwarenessConflictWisdom

Straw and the camel’s back

We all have our breaking point. And it’s tempting to focus on the latest issue…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 29, 2024

A time to fight DiscernmentSpiritual WarfareWarrior

A time to fight

Love is often seen as compassionate understanding and dealing gently with others. And certainly this…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 28, 2024

Softhearted protectors HusbandMarriageVulnerability

Softhearted protectors

Part of our duty and glory as men is to protect and provide for those…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 27, 2024

Resisting arrows of accusation ConflictMarriageSpiritual Warfare

Resisting arrows of accusation

False accusations cut deep. Of course, we want to be open to correction and take…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 26, 2024

Joy of marital struggles ConflictMarriageSpiritual Warfare

Joy of marital struggles

We typically try to avoid or, at least, overcome our marital struggles. And certainly joy…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 25, 2024

When motives don’t matter GoodnessGraceTrust

When motives don’t matter

Ideally we receive good from the good heart of others. And naturally it seems as…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 24, 2024

Not wanting to bother AcceptanceConflictWisdom

Not wanting to bother

Some people have no problem asserting themselves and pushing their agenda regardless of how disruptive…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 23, 2024

Survived by GriefLifeWisdom

Survived by

We all participate in the circle of life. Many have preceded us in death, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 22, 2024

The extra mile GenerousLoveWork

The extra mile

It’s only right to do at least the job expected of us. This is our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 21, 2024

Collateral benefits GoodnessGraceSorrow

Collateral benefits

At times, we seem to inadvertently encounter the presence of goodness in our lives. In…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 20, 2024

Improvement without blame ConflictDiscernmentGrowth

Improvement without blame

Many things can be made better. And certainly with the gift of hindsight we readily…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 19, 2024

Harm of withheld desire DesireTrue SelfVulnerability

Harm of withheld desire

We’re taught to be considerate of others – looking out for their interest more so…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 18, 2024

Paying respects HonorRespectRitual

Paying respects

Respect for many is just a point of social etiquette. It’s offered simply because it’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 17, 2024

Can’t go back AcceptanceGriefHope

Can’t go back

Some moments in life offer no second chances, no redos, and no opportunities to undo…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 16, 2024

Hard yet healing CourageHealingStrength

Hard yet healing

Perhaps we push ourselves too hard at times – pouring ourselves out time and again…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 15, 2024

A mile in their shoes AwarenessEmpathyLove

A mile in their shoes

Naturally, we see things from our perspective, and it takes a lot of maturity to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 14, 2024

Reenchanting our sexuality BeautySexualityWisdom

Reenchanting our sexuality

Our modern world is known for its scientific and technical approaches to life. We understand…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 29, 2024

Humble warrior HumilityPastWarrior

Humble warrior

We know our sins. And we’re under no illusion that they don't also come with…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 28, 2024

Subtle forms of self-arrogance FaithHumilityPride

Subtle forms of self-arrogance

God has given us the ability to reason and the power to make things happen.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 27, 2024

Overcoming relational stalemates ConflictDiscernmentGrowth

Overcoming relational stalemates

Any two people are bound to have many things in which they cannot find agreement. …

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 26, 2024

Expect and attempt greatness GloryHopeWork

Expect and attempt greatness

Hopelessness seems to be the natural outcome when we feast continually on the fears, doubts,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 25, 2024

Idol of false beauty BeautyDeathSexual Addiction

Idol of false beauty

Death is unpleasant and ugly. And it comes with a natural aversion as we were…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 24, 2024

There’s a stirring AwarenessDark nightsTransformation

There’s a stirring

Occasionally, we experience deep feelings we’re not quite sure how to put into words. It’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 23, 2024

Looking for signs EnduranceFaithHope

Looking for signs

We’re hardwired for hope. And this keeps us eagerly looking for every possible sign that…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 22, 2024

Shades of infidelity Affair RecoveryDiscernmentLoyalty

Shades of infidelity

Infidelity is generally thought of strictly in terms of unfaithfulness in sexual or romantic realms. …

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 21, 2024

Watching our negative assumptions HopeSorrowVision

Watching our negative assumptions

God has given us a powerful mind capable of imagining many future outcomes. And while…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 20, 2024

Restoring our lost years HopeJubileeRestoration

Restoring our lost years

Perhaps we look back and regret the time we’ve wasted. Or maybe our loss came…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 19, 2024