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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

Our pulpit FaithGospelStewardship

Our pulpit

We rightly look to pastors and preachers to make known God’s word to others. They’ve…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 18, 2024

More than conquerors Spiritual WarfareStrengthWarrior

More than conquerors

A desire to conqueror often doesn’t sit well with our modern sensitivities. We tend to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 17, 2024

​​Like your father FatherLarger StorySonship

​​Like your father

As little boys we often want to grow up to be just like our fathers.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 16, 2024

A love story for others Larger StoryLoveRomance

A love story for others

As our fairy tales remind us, true love is a powerful force. It’s indescribable to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 15, 2024

Today, I am here AwarenessDeathFear

Today, I am here

Tomorrow we might die. And there is some value in living in light of this…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 14, 2024

​​Holding space DiscernmentHusbandStrength

​​Holding space

We’re crafted for action – to drive, to penetrate, to make things happen. And it…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 13, 2024

CommitmentMarriageUncategorizedVideoVow

The shadow side of marriage vows (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** My parents marked their 48th wedding anniversary recently, but this very well…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 12, 2024

Grounded yet connected ConnectionStrengthTrue Self

Grounded yet connected

One of the gifts we bring to marriage is a level of emotional resilience –…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 12, 2024

Fighting for our wife HusbandMarriageSpiritual Warfare

Fighting for our wife

Living with our wife can feel impossible at times. She knows how to push our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 11, 2024

Running on fumes RestRestorationSoul Care

Running on fumes

Life often pulls us in many different directions at the same time. And perhaps much…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 10, 2024

Firm foundation AwarenessDiscernmentSpiritual Formation

Firm foundation

It’s only natural for our eyes to gravitate toward the grander of a building more…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 9, 2024

Life goes on CourageGriefResponsibility

Life goes on

Time is cruel and gracious. On the one hand, part of us expects life to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 8, 2024