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Disenchantment AwarenessGriefLove

Disenchantment

We’re easily enchanted by the charm of something new. It’s promised potential speaks to the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 25, 2023

Alleys of uncertainty CourageFaithHope

Alleys of uncertainty

Life often requires us to go down paths not of our own choosing. While we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 24, 2023

Developing our sexual self GrowthMaturitySexuality

Developing our sexual self

Our sexuality is often reduced to simply what we do with our genitals, or perhaps…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 23, 2023

Radical acceptance AcceptanceChangeWisdom

Radical acceptance

There are many things in life we can change, and we rightly exercise our strength…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 22, 2023

Perfectionism and pride GiftsGoodnessPride

Perfectionism and pride

We should strive for excellence in all that we do. But this should not give…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 21, 2023

Reclaiming our masculine vitality MasculinitySpiritual FormationVitality

Reclaiming our masculine vitality

Christian men are not particularly known for their virility. We might be seen as the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 20, 2023

Shared cost ConnectionMaturityResponsibility

Shared cost

Every choice comes with a cost. And naturally we consider how a given decision might…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 19, 2023

The power of our gaze BlessingsMasculinityVision

The power of our gaze

God saw his creation and declared it was good, and indeed very good. And a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 18, 2023

An unexpected guest DeathGriefTime

An unexpected guest

Death comes for us all. But this is not a reality we keep on the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 17, 2023

The second half AwarenessMaturityWisdom

The second half

Life is initially approached very practically – making a name for ourselves, starting our careers,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 16, 2023

On culture AwarenessDiscernmentMeaning

On culture

Culture is the water we swim in, though we often take it for granted. All…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 15, 2023

Abdicated power LeadershipPowerSpiritual Formation

Abdicated power

God has granted us the dignity of causation – the power and ability to make…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 14, 2023

​​Love as grace and truth GraceLoveTruth

​​Love as grace and truth

We are called to love each other as Christ has loved us. And he came…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 13, 2023

On rituals AwarenessLarger StoryRitual

On rituals

Most days follow a similar routine. And these rhythms provide a beneficial structure to our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 12, 2023

New mercies GraceMercyNew

New mercies

Many opportunities are indeed once in a lifetime. And there are no second chances once…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 11, 2023

Layers in sexual fantasies Erotic ImagesInterpretationsSexual Fantasies

Layers in sexual fantasies

Life is often approached one-dimensionally. And this often leaves us settling for simply how things…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 10, 2023

Relational workouts EnduranceGrowthWisdom

Relational workouts

We don’t grow by remaining comfortable. And working out by its very nature is designed…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 9, 2023

Different kinds DiscernmentLoveWisdom

Different kinds

Love seeks the good of the other. And in this sense, love is love whether…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 8, 2023

Still in good hands FaithSpiritual FormationStewardship

Still in good hands

Part of maturity is actively taking responsibility for the things that are ours to own.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 7, 2023

Holy ideas GoodnessHolyRedemptionSpiritual Formation

Holy ideas

It’s important not just to treat the symptoms of life, but to also understand the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 6, 2023

Consistency of self IdentityIntegrityTrue Self

Consistency of self

Life requires us to operate in many different spheres throughout our day. And we rightly…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 5, 2023

Supporting the strong AffirmationCareStrength

Supporting the strong

The need is generally pretty clear when someone is struggling. And naturally we’ll give more…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 4, 2023

Love invites GraceLovePatience

Love invites

We naturally want what’s best for those we love. But often in our zeal we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 3, 2023

Hasty solutions DiscernmentNewWisdom

Hasty solutions

Life is filled with many new and exciting opportunities. And many we don’t give a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 2, 2023

No goodbyes AngerGriefLife

No goodbyes

Seasons come and seasons go. And this is much easier to accept when we see…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 1, 2023

Scars and love GriefLoveWounds

Scars and love

No one makes it through this life unharmed. In big and small ways, we all…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 31, 2023

Shaping our moral imagination StewardshipVisionWisdom

Shaping our moral imagination

Our deep beliefs about right or wrong are rarely developed by mere intellectual reasoning alone.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 30, 2023

What we didn’t plan FaithLifeWisdom

What we didn’t plan

Many things in life we can plan and reasonably get the exact outcomes we expected.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 29, 2023

Create something CreativeStewardshipWork

Create something

God is a creative God and his creative spirit runs deep in us as well.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 28, 2023

The good life is bittersweet GriefJoySorrow

The good life is bittersweet

It’s only natural to seek the good and avoid the bad every chance we get.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 27, 2023