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Limitations of preparing AdventureKnowledgeProblem solving

Limitations of preparing

Life comes with many risks. And naturally we seek to minimize these as much as…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 2, 2023

On convictions DiscernmentIntegrityTrue Self

On convictions

Everyone has their own opinions. And many times, we’re pressured to simply conform to the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 1, 2023

Needing feedback AffirmationAwarenessTransformation

Needing feedback

It’s tempting to believe we must figure life out on our own, and that receiving…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 31, 2023

On itineraries LifeStewardshipTime

On itineraries

While it’s true we will find the time to do the important things in life,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 30, 2023

Good yes, good no DiscernmentLoveWisdom

Good yes, good no

Just because we can do something doesn’t mean we should. But we shouldn’t decline to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 29, 2023

Glorious ruins BeautyEmbodimentResurrection

Glorious ruins

God created us as embodied beings – reflecting his glory as males and females. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 28, 2023

Bonds of friendship CommunityConnectionFriendship

Bonds of friendship

In a dog-eat-dog world it’s tempting not to trust anyone and for everyone to look…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 27, 2023

On improvising CourageCreativeFreedom

On improvising

There’s a way life works – a form and structure to follow. But it’s also…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 26, 2023

Try, try again CourageEnduranceFaith

Try, try again

It’s unlikely we perfect something the first time we try. It often takes much practice…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 25, 2023

Navigating doubts AdventureFaithSpiritual Formation

Navigating doubts

We have moments of confidence and the ability to live without doubts regarding the next…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 24, 2023

A new chapter ChangeDiscernmentNew

A new chapter

There comes a time in which we must start anew – to head down a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 23, 2023

Down memory lane ContemplationStoryVision

Down memory lane

Time seems to move faster with each passing year. And we tend not to give…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 22, 2023

Sexual examen ContemplationSexualityStory

Sexual examen

It seems rare that we examine our sexual stories in a meaningful way. Perhaps we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 21, 2023

Shaped and formed AwarenessInvestmentTransformation

Shaped and formed

Many things happen in life because of our own initiative. Our decisions allowed us to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 20, 2023

Squeaky wheels and faith AwarenessEnduranceFaith

Squeaky wheels and faith

It’s nice when a simple request allows our needs to be met. And even better…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 19, 2023

Love is not blind AcceptanceLoveMove Against

Love is not blind

Love sees the best in each other, gives the benefit of the doubt, and is…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 18, 2023

Dissatisfaction and growth DisappointmentGrowthMaturity

Dissatisfaction and growth

Many times we’re inspired to grow. We have a vision of a better life, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 17, 2023

Developing our inner fortitude CourageEnduranceHope

Developing our inner fortitude

Life comes with many harsh realities. And it’s easy to grow discouraged, lose hope, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 16, 2023

When privacy is an illusion CommunityConnectionResponsibility

When privacy is an illusion

There is a private side to life, as not everyone has the right or privilege…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 15, 2023

Sexual grief FreedomGriefLoveSexuality

Sexual grief

A large part of maturity is grieving the life we don’t have to live in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 14, 2023

Finding our exit AwarenessDiscernmentWisdom

Finding our exit

There’s generally no need to change course when things are working and we’re heading in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 13, 2023

The hand we’ve been dealt AcceptanceFaithLife

The hand we’ve been dealt

We didn’t choose the day of our birth or the parents who would raise us.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 12, 2023

Excellence and grace ExcellenceFreedomGrace

Excellence and grace

Excellence is worth pursuing as faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to us. We…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 11, 2023

Our Delilah DesireInterpretationsLarger Story

Our Delilah

Many deep desires stir in our hearts, and we find ourselves attracted to some things…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 10, 2023

Be it resolved CommitmentNew YearVision

Be it resolved

Each day is filled with countless choices we could make. And while there’s freedom here,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 9, 2023

Exercising our true authority DignityPowerResponsibility

Exercising our true authority

Many people seek to influence our life but are not qualified authorities to do so.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 8, 2023

Face value DiscernmentTrustWisdom

Face value

There’s often more beneath the waterline of our life and relationships than we typically allow…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 7, 2023

When everyone wants a piece of the pie BoundaryGenerousTime

When everyone wants a piece of the pie

Love calls us to care personally for those entrusted to us. And this often means…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 6, 2023

Relational disappointment and appreciation GratitudeGriefWisdom

Relational disappointment and appreciation

We are often mixed bags of double truths – saint and sinner, selfish and yet…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 5, 2023

Rules of engagement ConnectionObedienceTruth

Rules of engagement

Every game follows a set of rules. And chaos and indecision are the result without…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 4, 2023