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Embodied dignity

It’s not a scandal when the town drunk is also sleeping around with prostitutes. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 8, 2024

When natural and normal fall short Sexual FormationStewardshipWisdom

When natural and normal fall short

It’s only reasonable to consider what’s natural and normal in determining how we should live…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 7, 2024

Gravitas DiscernmentStewardshipWisdom

Gravitas

There’s a time and place for everything. And this includes a time for lightheartedness and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 6, 2024

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​​Gift as blessing and burden

God has given us each the grace to do certain things well – our unique…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 5, 2024

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Room full of geniuses

It’s been said that we’re in the wrong room when we’re consistently the smartest one…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 4, 2024

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Is marriage still worth it? (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** Marriage is risky Recently, I've been asked this question in so many…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 3, 2024

We make our plans… FaithHopeLarger Story

We make our plans…

It’s only natural to dream about our future and make our plans accordingly. In fact,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 3, 2024

​​Adventures to live AdventureLarger StorySpiritual Formation

​​Adventures to live

The spirit of adventure is woven into our very souls. And we quickly start to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 2, 2024

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Tolerating difficulties

Modern life comes with many creature comforts and conveniences to enjoy. But, like that proverbial…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 1, 2024

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Blessing ourselves

Humility is a virtue, but false humility is not. And all too often in the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 30, 2024

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Fireteam friendships

We often have many casual acquaintances. And perhaps a meaningful sense of belonging is forged…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 29, 2024

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​​Marriage companions

Seasons of marriage are hard and lonely. And some days we wonder if it’s still…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 28, 2024

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​​Wisdom over fear

We live in a dangerous world. And we must stay alert and watchful to the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 27, 2024

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Return of the king

It’s easy to complain about how bad things are. But a lot of the disorder,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 26, 2024

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Speaking her language

We tend to take our way of being for granted, including our style of communicating…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 25, 2024

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When sex is more or less

A few couples are pretty closely matched in terms of their ideal sexual frequency. But,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 24, 2024

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

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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

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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

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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