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Hidden growth FaithGrowthPatience

Hidden growth

Some milestones in life are clear and obvious – leaving no doubt about our growth…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 2, 2023

Deeper truth BeautyGoodnessTruth

Deeper truth

Knowing the right answers is not the same as experiencing the fullness of life. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 1, 2023

Help is not humiliating HumilityLovePride

Help is not humiliating

There’s a sense of accomplishment that comes when we’re able to do things on our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 31, 2023

Who are you? GriefLarger StorySorrow

Who are you?

Perhaps it’s only human nature to be self-centered – assuming the events of our life…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 30, 2023

Be not afraid… FaithFearLarger Story

Be not afraid…

We have many desires for life. And not just for ourselves, but to also see…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 29, 2023

The sting of waiting HopePatienceSpiritual Formation

The sting of waiting

We understand success doesn’t happen overnight and that we often have to practice much patience…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 28, 2023

Ethics of manhood MasculinityResponsibilityWisdom

Ethics of manhood

Everything has an excellence – its highest good. And those principles that govern our behaviors…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 27, 2023

The work that doesn’t end MasculinityResponsibilityWisdom

The work that doesn’t end

We can endure many things when we know the end is coming soon. And much…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 26, 2023

Unintended consequences DiscernmentGraceWisdom

Unintended consequences

We generally try to make the best choices possible going forward. But we don’t yet…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 25, 2023

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The truth about sexual neglect (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** Sexual neglect is pervasive and damaging We often think of sexual harm…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 20, 2023

Triggers as reminders AwarenessConflictGrowth

Triggers as reminders

Many things push our buttons everyday. And it’s tempting to simply blame whoever is pushing…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 19, 2023

Still human HumilityLeadershipWisdom

Still human

Leaders are rightly held to a higher standard than the rest. And we should think…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 18, 2023

DisciplineRestSoul Care

Spiritual Disciplines – Sabbath (Podcast)

It’s mental health awareness month, and I joined Rob Shaver & Ben Patterson of Grace Chapel in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 17, 2023

DisciplineSoul CareSpiritual Formation

Spiritual Disciplines – Introduction (Podcast)

It's mental health awareness month, and I joined Rob Shaver & Ben Patterson of Grace…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 17, 2023

Heartache of lost potential GriefLossPotential

Heartache of lost potential

Grief is hard in its own right. But it seems we can come to terms…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 17, 2023

With the grain AwarenessIdentityPersonality Differences

With the grain

There’s wisdom in humbly adapting to the general expectations of our community. But this doesn’t…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 16, 2023

Mantle of responsibility CallingKingResponsibility

Mantle of responsibility

Everything is not ours to own. And certainly there’s wisdom in refusing to carry a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 15, 2023

Doubt as the edge of growth FaithFearGrowth

Doubt as the edge of growth

We generally enjoy being in situations in which we feel confident and avoid those that…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 14, 2023

Blessings and burdens BlessingsBurdenPeace

Blessings and burdens

Rarely is life black or white – all good or all bad. Even when there…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 13, 2023

Posture of love DiscernmentLoveWisdom

Posture of love

It’s easy to see things from our perspective and simply focus on what we want.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 12, 2023

AwarenessSoulSoul Care

Mental Health and the Soul

An excerpt from a recent small group talk in a series on mental health awareness.

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 11, 2023

Awakening to ignorance AwarenessGrowthHumility

Awakening to ignorance

Perhaps most days we focus on what we already know, or growing in those areas…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 11, 2023

Joy of the challenge LifeMeaningWork

Joy of the challenge

There’s a part of us that’s certainly willing to take the path of least resistance…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 10, 2023

Request to love AwarenessLoveStewardship

Request to love

The thought of simply receiving love without having to ask for it is very appealing.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 9, 2023

No receipts ConflictForgivenessSpiritual Formation

No receipts

No one likes being wronged. And generally we do whatever we can to avoid repeatedly…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 8, 2023

No need to hide FreedomIntegrityTrue Self

No need to hide

Everyone doesn’t need to know everything. But this doesn’t mean we live a secret life…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 7, 2023

Weather resistant ConflictEnduranceTrue Self

Weather resistant

It does little good to fight against a storm. But this doesn’t mean we passively…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 6, 2023

Putting in reps EnduranceGrowthStewardship

Putting in reps

It’s tempting to give up when we see the success of others and how far…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 5, 2023

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A grown man doesn’t need to sneak or hide (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** Certainly, there's a private side to life. Not everyone has the right…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 4, 2023

The wisdom of timing DiscernmentTimeWisdom

The wisdom of timing

It’s only natural to want to share the new insights we’ve received with others. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 4, 2023