***Read the Transcript*** Need for quality children's literature And so I've been on a quest…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 9, 2024
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Refining pressure
We often wonder why bad things happen to good people. And perhaps more often than…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 9, 2024
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
It’s only reasonable to consider what’s natural and normal in determining how we should live…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 7, 2024
Gravitas
There’s a time and place for everything. And this includes a time for lightheartedness and…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 6, 2024
Gift as blessing and burden
God has given us each the grace to do certain things well – our unique…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 5, 2024
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
***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…
It’s only natural to dream about our future and make our plans accordingly. In fact,…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 3, 2024
Adventures to live
The spirit of adventure is woven into our very souls. And we quickly start to…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 2, 2024
Tolerating difficulties
Modern life comes with many creature comforts and conveniences to enjoy. But, like that proverbial…
Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 1, 2024
Blessing ourselves
Humility is a virtue, but false humility is not. And all too often in the…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 30, 2024
Fireteam friendships
We often have many casual acquaintances. And perhaps a meaningful sense of belonging is forged…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 29, 2024
Marriage companions
Seasons of marriage are hard and lonely. And some days we wonder if it’s still…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 28, 2024
Wisdom over fear
We live in a dangerous world. And we must stay alert and watchful to the…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 27, 2024
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
Speaking her language
We tend to take our way of being for granted, including our style of communicating…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 25, 2024
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
Marriage is a place of deep intimacy and union. And ideally we bring a friendship…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 23, 2024
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
Maps are useful tools to help us navigate unfamiliar territory. And we will remain lost…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 21, 2024
Unhurried
We live in a fast-paced world with regular expectations to make quick decisions. And perhaps,…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 20, 2024
Driven
God has given us many things to do. There are battles to fight and missions…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 19, 2024
Faith over fear
There comes a time to move, to act – when staying in the status quo…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 18, 2024
***Read the Transcript*** Overlooked vocation of friendship As a marriage therapist, I spend a lot…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 17, 2024
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
Things are not always as they appear. And evil often masquerades as goodness – presenting…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 16, 2024
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
We were created to be like God, to bear his image in the world. And…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 14, 2024
Straddling fences
It’s tempting to believe we can have our cake and eat it too. And perhaps…
Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 13, 2024