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Prologue
Good stories often come with a prologue – an introduction setting the stage for the…
Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 6, 2024
How it ends
Origin stories are important. They help us to orientate ourselves in the story we’re living.…
Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 5, 2024
Et tu, brother?
Even the best of parents are not perfect – leaving us all with varying degrees…
Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 4, 2024
On spiritual leadership
Each man will flavor leadership in his own unique ways. And we should not let…
Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 3, 2024
Our father’s approval
There’s something written deep in the heart of a boy that longs for and needs…
Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 2, 2024
Applying universal principles
We don't always have the luxury of having intentional teachers in every area of life.…
Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 1, 2024
***Read the Transcript*** Beauty and the Beast While listening to a client's story the other…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 31, 2024
Trusting yourself
Basic trust is fundamental for every relationship, including the one we have with ourselves. Perhaps…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 31, 2024
You are worth it
Many of us doubt whether we’re truly worthy of love and belonging. While we know…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 30, 2024
Wait…
There’s joy in knowing and figuring things out immediately. But occasionally things need time to…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 29, 2024
The dilemma of avoidance
Avoidance creates space between us and the potential threat we might be facing. And like…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 28, 2024
On symphonies and jazz
A musical symphony embodies structure, order, and precision - each note meticulously written and executed,…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 25, 2024
***Read the Transcript*** We're bombarded daily with many concerns Life is filled with many demands…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 24, 2024
Hard fighting soldier
Soldiers have a job to do. And a good soldier cannot get distracted worrying about…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 24, 2024
In and on relationally
Business owners are regularly reminded of the distinction between working in their business and working…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 23, 2024
Forgotten vows
Part of growing up is learning what does and does not work. And our success…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 22, 2024
Exercised by longing
In an age of instant gratification we’ve often lost touch with the deep desires of…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 21, 2024
Relational obligations
We generally like to think of our relationships as spontaneous and free. And certainly love…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 20, 2024
Allowing our feet to be washed
We’re rightly taught to look out for the interest of others, and even in positions…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 19, 2024
Soul numbness
The human soul runs deep and is very responsive to the highs and lows of…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 18, 2024
***Read the Transcript*** Physical bravery one type of courage We often think of courage in…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 17, 2024
Capable of every sin
It’s tempting to look down on others when they fall into various sins, especially when…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 17, 2024
Grand reunion
A lifetime is still too short to spend with the ones we love. And even…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 16, 2024
Outwitting the Bad Wolf
Many themes in our story repeat. And this gives us a chance to learn and…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 15, 2024
Inventory of desire
Desire doesn’t seem to be much of an issue in an age of endless stimuli…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 14, 2024
My food…
We try to feed our soul with many things. And much of it turns out…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 13, 2024
What are we talking about?
There’s more to a conversation than the words we speak, and even more than how…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 11, 2024
Befriending our sexuality
Friendship typically includes mutual enjoyment. We’re not avoiding or merely tolerating each other’s presence, nor…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 10, 2024