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Who is Santa Claus? ArchetypesChristmasLarger StoryMusings

Who is Santa Claus?

Some say he’s a real magical being who lives in the North Pole, while for…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 25, 2023

The gift that keeps giving ChristmasGiftsLarger Story

The gift that keeps giving

God came to earth to dwell among us as Immanuel. And Christ, in taking on…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 25, 2023

Repentance and rest ChristmasRepentanceRestWork

Repentance and rest

We’re called to a living faith, one that’s active and engaged and not passive or…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 20, 2023

When the time is right ChristmasPeaceTimeWisdom

When the time is right

There’s a certain satisfaction that comes from finding a shortcut or life hack. And ideally…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 19, 2023

Peace in truth LovePeaceTruth

Peace in truth

Perhaps it’s only human to worry and become anxious about the many things in life…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 18, 2023

Become a kingdom man KingLarger StoryStewardship

Become a kingdom man

Many things in life will take place regardless of our intention. For instance, our bodies…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 17, 2023

​​Gifts and discernment DiscernmentGiftsWisdom

​​Gifts and discernment

God has given us each a gift for doing certain things well. But this doesn’t…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 16, 2023

Wasting time together ConnectionTimeWisdom

Wasting time together

Life comes with many demands and expectations. And naturally we seek to be productive with…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 15, 2023

Waiting in anticipation ChristmasHopePatience

Waiting in anticipation

As kids, we could hardly wait for Christmas, our next birthday, or summer break. We…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 14, 2023

Spirit of generosity ChristmasGenerousGiftsStewardship

Spirit of generosity

Most of us since childhood have been conditioned to be merely consumers of life –…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 13, 2023

​​What brings you joy? JoyLoveSoul Care

​​What brings you joy?

It’s true, love focuses on meeting the needs of others without being preoccupied with our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 12, 2023

Empty duty JoyResponsibilityUncategorizedWork

Empty duty

It’s a mark of immaturity to simply focus on our selfish pleasures to the neglect…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 11, 2023

The face of Christ HumilityLovePrideService

The face of Christ

Everyone has a story. And it’s true many are in difficult situations of their own…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 10, 2023

Suffering allowed GrowthMaturitySuffering

Suffering allowed

By definition, suffering is not a pleasant experience. And naturally we seek to avoid it…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 9, 2023

Subdue ResponsibilityStrengthWork

Subdue

The earth was not given to us simply to passively enjoy. Part of our mandate…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 8, 2023

For example FaithHopeLarger Story

For example

We are social creatures and learn in large part by the observations we make of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 7, 2023

Restoring the magic ChristmasTrustWisdom

Restoring the magic

Childhood is a time of wonder and delight – a mysterious magic that captivates us…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 6, 2023

Playing the longer game AwarenessMarriageWisdom

Playing the longer game

Some games are short and produce immediate results. And others are longer, perhaps even without…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 5, 2023

Waiting in silence EnduranceFaithTrust

Waiting in silence

Waiting is hard. But it’s much easier when we have a clear answer and timeline…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 4, 2023

​​Bearing each other’s burdens BurdenCallingMarriageWork

​​Bearing each other’s burdens

God has given us the responsibility to work and provide for our family. And we’re…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 3, 2023

Disowned sexuality IdentitySexualityTrue Self

Disowned sexuality

We tend to think of sexuality in terms of what we do rather than who…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 2, 2023

Waiting through the winter EndurancePatienceSpiritual Formation

Waiting through the winter

There’s not much we have to wait on in our modern society. But nature reminds…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 1, 2023

Problems as possibilities DisappointmentLarger StorySpiritual Formation

Problems as possibilities

We typically see problems as things to be avoided or simply endured. And in either…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 30, 2023

Some things just are AcceptanceMeaningWisdom

Some things just are

Perhaps it’s just the nature of the human spirit to search for meaning – trying…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 29, 2023

Your gift, God’s doing CallingGiftsStewardship

Your gift, God’s doing

We each have a gift for doing certain things well. And it’s a gift we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 28, 2023

What we feed GrowthSoul CareSpiritual Formation

What we feed

Many things demand our attention daily. And many other things don’t insist per se, but…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 27, 2023

The wind and waves are real EnduranceFaithSpiritual Formation

The wind and waves are real

Hindsight is 20/20. And it’s also easy to judge a situation from the outside. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 26, 2023

Opposition follows intention CallingDiscernmentSpiritual Warfare

Opposition follows intention

Certainly, deciding to take meaningful action might be a profound step of faith by itself.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 18, 2023

Stand firm EnduranceFaithSpiritual Warfare

Stand firm

Often starting is not the hard part. The hard part is continuing to stand –…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 17, 2023

Giving what we have CallingGiftsTrue Self

Giving what we have

The world is full of many talented and gifted people. And it’s easy to compare…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 16, 2023