It’s mental health awareness month, and I joined Rob Shaver & Ben Patterson of Grace Chapel in…
Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 17, 2023
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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
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
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
We generally enjoy being in situations in which we feel confident and avoid those that…
Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 14, 2023
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
It’s easy to see things from our perspective and simply focus on what we want.…
Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 12, 2023
An excerpt from a recent small group talk in a series on mental health awareness.
Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 11, 2023
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
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
The thought of simply receiving love without having to ask for it is very appealing.…
Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 9, 2023
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
Everyone doesn’t need to know everything. But this doesn’t mean we live a secret life…
Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 7, 2023
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
It’s tempting to give up when we see the success of others and how far…
Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 5, 2023
***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
It’s only natural to want to share the new insights we’ve received with others. And…
Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 4, 2023
The cost of neglect
It seems we’re pulled in a hundred different directions everyday. And it’s true we will…
Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 3, 2023
Seasonal patterns
We often approach life in a very linear fashion. Once we’ve covered certain ground or…
Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 2, 2023
On reconciliation
We’re called to do everything we can to live at peace with others. But there’s…
Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 1, 2023
Allowed
There’s a sense in which people can treat us any way they want. We cannot…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 30, 2023
***Read the Transcript*** When we come out to nature, we can clearly see the signs…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 29, 2023
True peacemaking
We all desire peace – to experience harmony and goodwill throughout our relationships. But all…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 29, 2023
The safety trap
Each path we choose comes with a cost. And while it’s tempting to just play…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 28, 2023
It's only natural to be influenced by others, but ideally our response to this influence…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 27, 2023
Ecology of the soul
An ecosystem is made up of many different interrelated parts. And a change in one…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 27, 2023
I recently started a series of mini-episode on my YouTube Channel. Check it out! Much…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 26, 2023
Sex as a means to connection
Generally speaking, men connect through shared activities. This might be our sports, hobbies, or otherwise…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 26, 2023
Our self-perceptions
We are social creatures to our core, and this influences even how we perceive ourselves.…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 25, 2023