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Identifying with others HumilityPrideSpiritual Formation

Identifying with others

We tend to do things that make sense to us. And while we might not…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 27, 2022

Sacred duty of parenthood CallingFatherResponsibility

Sacred duty of parenthood

Parenthood is not a journey we can take lightly. Nor is it up to us…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 26, 2022

Outsiders AwarenessConnectionLove

Outsiders

It’s human nature to band together according to our various families, cliques, and tribes. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 25, 2022

Being equipped FaithHopeLove

Being equipped

What if the hardships and struggles we go through are a type of basic training…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 24, 2022

Sin’s seduction AwarenessTemptationWisdom

Sin’s seduction

It’s probably rare that we go intentionally looking for sin. For the most part, we’re…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 23, 2022

Live like you’re dying DeathLifeMeaningpassion

Live like you’re dying

Most days we don't think a lot about death. And this is as it should…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 22, 2022

Reconsidering our position DiscernmentFaithWisdom

Reconsidering our position

Many things we learn once and never stop to question it again. And perhaps we’re…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 21, 2022

Differences of opinion ConflictDiscernmentFreedom

Differences of opinion

Some things matter and some things don’t. And we shouldn’t let our mere differences of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 20, 2022

I didn’t ask for this GriefMeaningSuffering

I didn’t ask for this

In many ways we get to choose our path in life. But it’s also true…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 19, 2022

Stepping outside of the box ComfortCourageWisdom

Stepping outside of the box

We’re born into a life with many rules and regulations. And much of this is…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 18, 2022

The last enemy destroyed DeathHopeLifeResurrection

The last enemy destroyed

In many ways death mocks us from the very beginning. It mocks the couple struggling…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 17, 2022

Waiting in the unknown HopePatienceResurrection

Waiting in the unknown

We often approach life expecting immediate results from our actions. And we tend to assume…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 16, 2022

Not my will DeathResurrectionSurrender

Not my will

We’ve been called to pour out our lives in service of a greater good. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 15, 2022

Good decisions are still costly AcceptanceEnduranceHumility

Good decisions are still costly

Every decision comes with a cost, even the good ones. And it’s important to acknowledge…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 14, 2022

Growth in motion FaithFearGrowth

Growth in motion

There’s much wisdom in preparing for our journey ahead. But many things we can only…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 13, 2022

Creating space for others CareLoveProtection

Creating space for others

There’s great joy when someone creates the space for us to be seen, heard, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 12, 2022

Enjoying the fruit of our labor AffirmationBlessingsRewardWork

Enjoying the fruit of our labor

Many days it feels like we work hard just to get up the next day…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 11, 2022

Being led FaithSpiritual FormationTrust

Being led

Life rarely turns out as we expected. It often comes with many twists and turns,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 10, 2022

Please understand me IntimacyTrue SelfUnderstanding

Please understand me

Our desire to be understood runs deep. We want to know someone else gets us,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 9, 2022

Relational crucible ConflictConnectionResurrection

Relational crucible

Relationships are intense. And the closer the relationship the more intense it becomes. Whether in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 8, 2022

Faith without clarity FaithTrustUnderstanding

Faith without clarity

It’s nice when we can see what God is up to in our life. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 7, 2022

Short-term and long-term investments AwarenessDiscernmentInvestment

Short-term and long-term investments

Some sacrifices are made today that won’t pay off until some time in the future,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 6, 2022

No one to blame DiscernmentLifeStruggle

No one to blame

Naturally, we look for someone to blame when life doesn’t turn out as we would…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 5, 2022

A friend to call AlliesConnectionFriendship

A friend to call

Some days we’re just feeling down and our soul is troubled. At every turn nothing…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 4, 2022

Living by faith without arranging FaithTrustUnderstanding

Living by faith without arranging

The life of faith calls us into many frontiers. And things are not always predictable,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 3, 2022

Rest and beauty BeautyRestSoul Care

Rest and beauty

Many days we must tackle life full speed ahead, crash into bed at night, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 2, 2022

Expanded through relationships ConnectionGrowthPartnership

Expanded through relationships

Ideally, we bring a solid sense of who we are into our adult relationships. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 1, 2022

True ecstasy EroticismMaturitySexuality

True ecstasy

It’s intoxicating to witness embodied ecstasy. And perhaps this is a large part of the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 31, 2022

Light duty GraceSoul CareWork

Light duty

Most days we are able to show up and pour everything we have into the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 30, 2022

Fully present PresenceQuality TimeStewardship

Fully present

Life comes at us full speed ahead. Often from the very moment we wake up…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 29, 2022