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Marriage and friendship FriendshipMarriageWisdom

Marriage and friendship

Marriage is a place of deep intimacy and union. And ideally we bring a friendship…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 23, 2024

Adjusting our sails ChangeMaturityWisdom

Adjusting our sails

Life is often unfair and rarely goes according to our plans. And while it’s only…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 22, 2024

Maps are insufficient DiscernmentSpiritual FormationWisdom

Maps are insufficient

Maps are useful tools to help us navigate unfamiliar territory. And we will remain lost…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 21, 2024

Unhurried DiscernmentPatienceWisdom

Unhurried

We live in a fast-paced world with regular expectations to make quick decisions. And perhaps,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 20, 2024

Driven AwarenessLoveMove Against

Driven

God has given us many things to do. There are battles to fight and missions…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 19, 2024

Faith over fear DiscernmentFaithFear

Faith over fear

There comes a time to move, to act – when staying in the status quo…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 18, 2024

FriendshipSoul CareSpiritual Formation

Friendship as a necessary luxury for men (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** Overlooked vocation of friendship As a marriage therapist, I spend a lot…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 17, 2024

Sexual frontier CourageFaithSexuality

Sexual frontier

A frontier is wild, dangerous, and unpredictable. But it’s also a place of passion, goodness,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 17, 2024

Trojan horses AwarenessDiscernmentSpiritual Warfare

Trojan horses

Things are not always as they appear. And evil often masquerades as goodness – presenting…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 16, 2024

Joy and duty HeartJoyResponsibility

Joy and duty

We’re often encouraged to do whatever makes us happy. Yet, as we mature, we also…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 15, 2024

Like God HumilityLoveSpiritual Formation

Like God

We were created to be like God, to bear his image in the world. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 14, 2024

Straddling fences DesireDiscernmentWisdom

Straddling fences

It’s tempting to believe we can have our cake and eat it too. And perhaps…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 13, 2024

HusbandLoveMarriage

Marriage and the golden rule (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** Love is not tit-for-tat We're all familiar with the golden rule to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 12, 2024

When morality stunts our growth GrowthMaturitySpiritual Formation

When morality stunts our growth

Moral standards give us a vision to guide and direct the course of our life…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 12, 2024

Finding inspiration ChangeHeartStory

Finding inspiration

Sometimes knowing is not enough and mere force is not sustaining. Many times we must…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 11, 2024

Beauty as antidote BeautySoul CareWisdom

Beauty as antidote

Beauty is a powerful force - providing an undeniable witness of transcended goodness. And part…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 10, 2024

FreedomSexual FormationStewardship

The untamed path | Discovering the wild goodness of our sexuality (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** Our sexuality is a powerful force. And as I mentioned before, often…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 9, 2024

Warriors who dance LifeLoverWarrior

Warriors who dance

There are many battles to fight, mountains to climb, and missions to complete. And God…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 9, 2024

Our hiding place LifeProtectionSoul Care

Our hiding place

Life is often too much and we find ourselves just wanting to get away; it’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 8, 2024

Erectile DysfunctionSex TherapySexual FormationVideo

When sexual abstinence in marriage hurts (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** Sexual repression causes pain too We can clearly see the damage done,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 5, 2024

HeartLifeVideoWarrior

Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** It's been said never give a swore to a man who can't…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 29, 2024

For good ChangeFriendshipGrief

For good

Many casual acquaintances come in and out of our lives. And, to be fair, most…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 28, 2024

Success, status, and sex DesireLoveRedemption

Success, status, and sex

As we mature, we start to see just how shallow some of our former desires…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 27, 2024

Harmony of love JusticeLoveMercy

Harmony of love

Love is often considered in terms of being warm and fuzzy – very accommodating, compassionate,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 26, 2024

Guard your heart DiscernmentWarriorWisdom

Guard your heart

We know we’re not perfect. And generally this keeps us humble and willing to receive…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 25, 2024

Above all Spiritual FormationStewardshipWisdom

Above all

Many things compete for our allegiance. And many of these are good things. But we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 24, 2024

Judgments and pride HumilityLovePride

Judgments and pride

We see the world from our perspective and assume others do the same.  And so…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 23, 2024

AcceptanceMarriagePersonality DifferencesVideo

When a Vulcan marries a Klingon (Video)

***Read the Transcript** Why your spouse seems alien Often in a marriage, it doesn't seem…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 22, 2024

Don’t muzzle the ox Spiritual FormationStewardshipWisdom

Don’t muzzle the ox

We like being generous and freely serving others with the gifts God has given us.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 22, 2024

The soul’s pace SoulSoul CareTime

The soul’s pace

Much of life moves at lightning speed. And things only seem to be getting quicker.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 21, 2024