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Life’s disappointments DisappointmentLifeMaturity

Life’s disappointments

Everything in life doesn’t go our way and we’re faced with many disappointments. But while…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 26, 2023

Unequal love CommitmentLoveSpiritual Formation

Unequal love

We typically like things that are fair and balanced. And this seems especially true relationally…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 25, 2023

Good versus good DiscernmentGoodnessWisdom

Good versus good

Many things in life are clearly right or wrong, good or bad. And we can…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 24, 2023

Leaders and vision LeadershipSpiritual FormationVision

Leaders and vision

To lead to have some sense of where we are going, and then to invite…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 23, 2023

Challenges as opportunities ConflictGrowthStrength

Challenges as opportunities

Life is filled with many challenges. In fact, overcoming these difficulties is part of what…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 22, 2023

Scattering goodness FaithGenerousGoodness

Scattering goodness

It’s natural to want a return on our investment. And we’re likely not to invest…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 21, 2023

Milestones AwarenessRitualTime

Milestones

Life is a journey. We’re not where we were yesterday, nor are we yet where…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 20, 2023

The dance of control AcceptanceResponsibilityStewardship

The dance of control

Control is something we have and don't have at the same time. On the one…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 19, 2023

Managing expectations DesireDiscernmentLove

Managing expectations

We want what we want. But, as adults, we also realize we don’t get everything…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 18, 2023

Weathering the storm EnduranceIntegrityWisdom

Weathering the storm

There are many things in life we can control. But time in nature quickly relieves…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 17, 2023

Growth takes time GrowthPatienceTransformation

Growth takes time

Patience is no longer a common practice or need in much of our daily life.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 16, 2023

Misplaced trust FaithLarger StoryTrust

Misplaced trust

Faith is not passive. And maturity calls for us to proactively use the resources given…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 15, 2023

On God and motherhood Body wisdomMotherSpiritual Formation

On God and motherhood

God is father. But we miss much of his divine character when we don't consider…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 14, 2023

Unspoken vows AwarenessPastVow

Unspoken vows

We make countless decisions every day. And often decisions from yesterday still operate in the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 13, 2023

When people pleasing is not love DiscernmentGoodnessLove

When people pleasing is not love

Love often calls us to sacrifice our personal preferences and desires to bring good to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 12, 2023

Fear and eros ErosFearLove

Fear and eros

Fear fuels separation and division. It highlights our vulnerabilities and we respond by putting barriers…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 11, 2023

Shaping our imaginations AwarenessSpiritual FormationVision

Shaping our imaginations

God has given us the ability to dream and creatively imagine many new possibilities. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 10, 2023

Relational hospitality CareConnectionService

Relational hospitality

Hospitality typically refers to the friendly and generous reception of others. As an industry, this…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 9, 2023

Everyday courage CourageStrengthWarrior

Everyday courage

Courage is often equated with physical acts of bravery. For instance, the heroic acts on…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 8, 2023

Down to earth EmbodimentHumilitySpiritual Formation

Down to earth

Our modern conveniences give us the ability to work, shop, and be virtually connected to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 7, 2023

Pockets of joy JoySoul CareSpiritual Warfare

Pockets of joy

Life is filled with many dark and hard days. And yet pockets of joy remain.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 6, 2023

The pain of the good life GoodnessGriefSuffering

The pain of the good life

Typically, when we think of the good life we think of a life that’s free…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 5, 2023

Vocation of friendship CallingFriendshipSpiritual Formation

Vocation of friendship

Friendships are often seen as a casual luxury. Certainly, life is better when we have…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 4, 2023

Justice served GraceJusticeMercy

Justice served

We understand life is not fair. The race doesn’t always go to the fastest runner,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 3, 2023

The measure of a man CharacterStrengthTrue Self

The measure of a man

It’s easier to play a part than to embody a character. And many of us…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 2, 2023

Our triple-braided self EmbodimentSoulSpiritual Formation

Our triple-braided self

We are fearfully and wonderfully made. But often we maintain a limited view of ourselves.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 1, 2023

Wrestling with God Dark nightsSpiritual FormationStruggle

Wrestling with God

We naturally like to make sense of the life we’ve been given. Or perhaps we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 30, 2023

Single SexualitySpiritual FormationStewardshipThe DanceTheology of Sex

Practice Makes Faithful • By Design • Sexuality 101 (Video)

A conversation with Paul Huyghebaert & Rocky Wyatt discussing the sermon series By Design and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 26, 2023

Relational vocations MarriageSingle SexualitySpiritual Formation

Relational vocations

Marriage and singleness both offer rich insights for the people of God. And while some…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 22, 2023

Dance of the sexes EmbodimentSexualityThe Dance

Dance of the sexes

From the beginning, God created us as male and female and set in motion a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 21, 2023