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Discipline as love DisciplineMasculine Formation

Discipline as love

We often think of love as tender and kind. And so it is. But at…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 11, 2026

The yes that matters LeadershipSonshipSpiritual Formation

The yes that matters

God has given us minds to reason and much freedom in how we exercise our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 10, 2026

The forgotten strength of receiving Masculine Formation

The forgotten strength of receiving

We’ve been taught our strength is for bringing life and goodness to others. And rightly…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 9, 2026

We are the art Masculine Formation

We are the art

What we produce is important, but greater still is who we become in the process.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 6, 2026

Runners run IdentityRecognize

Runners run

Thinking brings clarity, but it’s not the same as doing. And formation requires us to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 5, 2026

Crucible Orientation #6 – Why Many Men Don’t Take the Next Step Crucible Orientation

Crucible Orientation #6 – Why Many Men Don’t Take the Next Step

This post is part of the Crucible Orientation Series, designed to help men discern whether the RISE…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 4, 2026

When passivity masquerades as wisdom Masculine Formation

When passivity masquerades as wisdom

We have no desire to bully or push our agenda onto others. In fact, we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 4, 2026

When good habits still collapse Masculine Formation

When good habits still collapse

Part of maturity is developing better habits to cope with the demands of life. We…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 3, 2026

Crucible Orientation #5 – What Formation Actually Requires Crucible Orientation

Crucible Orientation #5 – What Formation Actually Requires

This post is part of the Crucible Orientation Series, designed to help men discern whether…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 30, 2026

When values are a compass Masculine Formation

When values are a compass

We do the things important to us. And, in this way, our life will reflect…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 30, 2026

While others sleep Recognize

While others sleep

Long and dark is the night. All is quiet, as our family and those we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 29, 2026

No longer on trial Recognize

No longer on trial

Suspicion and doubt often permeate our own souls – assuming the difficulties we face in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 28, 2026

Crucible Orientation #4 – Why Men Need Other Men Crucible Orientation

Crucible Orientation #4 – Why Men Need Other Men

This post is part of the Crucible Orientation Series, designed to help men discern whether the RISE…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 27, 2026

Misplaced responsibility Recognize

Misplaced responsibility

We’re called to be kind and considerate of others. And to take responsibility for ourselves…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 23, 2026

Faith as formation Recognize

Faith as formation

We live in a world that teaches us to do whatever makes sense to us…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 22, 2026

Crucible Orientation #3 – Formation Is Not the Same as Healing Crucible Orientation

Crucible Orientation #3 – Formation Is Not the Same as Healing

This post is part of the Crucible Orientation Series, designed to help men discern whether…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 21, 2026

​​Lost not lazy Recognize

​​Lost not lazy

It’s clear we should be doing something. And it’s easy to assume we’re just lazy…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 21, 2026

For the joy set before Sacrifice

For the joy set before

Sacrifice assumes desire. While it’s tempting to believe our duty is just to grin and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 16, 2026

Through the valley Dark nightsLeadershipMasculine Formation

Through the valley

Life is filled with many valleys of shadow and death. The risks before us are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 15, 2026

Acting too soon DiscernmentMasculine FormationPatience

Acting too soon

Responsibility is a heavy thing to carry, especially when the pressures of life rise. In…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 14, 2026

Crucible Orientation #2 – Stepping Into the Crucible Crucible Orientation

Crucible Orientation #2 – Stepping Into the Crucible

This post is part of the Crucible Orientation Series, designed to help men discern whether…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 13, 2026

I have learned MaturityStrengthStruggle

I have learned

God is in the business of growing us up – forming us by day and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 13, 2026

The gift of clarity CrucibleMasculine FormationVision

The gift of clarity

Fog makes terrible driving conditions. And we likewise stumble around in the dark when a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 12, 2026

​​Weight of responsibility HusbandKingResponsibility

​​Weight of responsibility

It’s no small matter to be entrusted with the care of someone else’s soul. Such…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 9, 2026

​​A crucible for men MasculinitySpiritual FormationStrength

​​A crucible for men

We are not perfect, but our hearts are good. And yet, for many men, something…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 8, 2026

Born knowing CallingEnduranceSpiritual Formation

Born knowing

Some things we’re born knowing even before we know how to do it. It’s something…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 7, 2026

Dangers of exhaustion AwarenessDiscernmentSpiritual Formation

Dangers of exhaustion

It’s hard to think straight when we’re exhausted. And we’re more prone to make costly…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 6, 2026

Spiritual hygiene LifeSoul CareSpiritual Formation

Spiritual hygiene

Our souls are constantly being worn down by the daily demands of life. And there’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 5, 2026

Crucible Orientation #1 – An Invitation Crucible Orientation

Crucible Orientation #1 – An Invitation

This post is part of the Crucible Orientation Series, designed to help men discern whether…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 4, 2026

2025 Year in Review Top 10

2025 Year in Review

2025: A Year of Writing, Teaching, & Formation This was a exciting and challenging year…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 30, 2025