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Can’t go around it HealingSoul CareSpiritual Formation

Can’t go around it

Naturally, we look for the quickest possible solutions to our problems. And many times we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 26, 2022

Cultivating our imagination and vision ContemplationInspirationVision

Cultivating our imagination and vision

Change happens when we have a desire for things to be better and a willingness…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 25, 2022

Desire and will ActionDesireMotivation

Desire and will

It’s been said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 24, 2022

Operating in fear FaithFearHopeLove

Operating in fear

Much of life is unpredictable and outside of our control. And to be sure, evil,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 23, 2022

Beauty in the ordinary AwarenessLifeSoul Care

Beauty in the ordinary

Some days seem to be full of magic and joy, while other days are filled…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 22, 2022

Righteous flirting AffirmationBlessingsCelebrationSexuality

Righteous flirting

Part of love is bringing out the best in each other – affirming, blessing, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 21, 2022

In memory of Dr. Doug Rosenau (1947-2022) Uncategorized

In memory of Dr. Doug Rosenau (1947-2022)

Everyone we meet touches us in some way. But a few hold a special place…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 20, 2022

The games we play sexually AwarenessDiscernmentSexuality

The games we play sexually

Some games are played to win, while other games are played simply with the purpose…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 20, 2022

A time to be driven FaithLifeStrengthVitality

A time to be driven

Many things in life don’t matter in the long run. And we don’t need a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 19, 2022

Accepting feedback GrowthHumilityPride

Accepting feedback

We want to grow and become better versions of ourselves. But receiving feedback is still…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 18, 2022

Friendship audits DiscernmentFriendship

Friendship audits

Seasons come and seasons go. And some friendships are also only meant for a season,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 17, 2022

The practice of life GrowthLifeStewardship

The practice of life

It takes practice to get good at anything. Even as little kids we had to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 16, 2022

On the shelf BoundaryDiscernmentDiscipline

On the shelf

There’s not always time to deal with every issue that comes up in the moment…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 15, 2022

Chosen sacrifices SorrowSpiritual FormationSuffering

Chosen sacrifices

Life comes with much necessary suffering and it’s clear we can’t have our cake and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 14, 2022

Overcoming mutual suspicion CourageFaithTrust

Overcoming mutual suspicion

We’re not perfect. And our sins are prone to cause much heartache and grief in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 13, 2022

Double minded Spiritual FormationTrue Self

Double minded

Generally speaking, one of our superpowers as men is our ability to compartmentalize. Our ability…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 12, 2022

Naked and without shame EcstasySexualityVulnerability

Naked and without shame

Life comes with many burdens, expectations, and demands. And there are few pleasures that compare…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 11, 2022

A special love CareLoveResponsibility

A special love

Everything is not for everyone. Some things are rightly exclusive, limited, and special. And certain…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 10, 2022

For me and my house FaithIntegrityObedience

For me and my house

We don’t get to choose the times we live in. And as much as we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 9, 2022

Recover RestSoul CareVitality

Recover

There’s no time to rest when we’re simply trying to survive. But life in constant…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 7, 2022

Trusted others CommunityFriendshipTrust

Trusted others

No man is an island and we should not try to do life alone. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 6, 2022

On thoughts, desires, and actions DiscernmentMusingsWisdom

On thoughts, desires, and actions

While many times our thoughts, desires, and actions are aligned with each other, this is…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 5, 2022

Due diligence ResponsibilityStewardshipWisdom

Due diligence

At every turn we’re bombarded with sales pitches and promises to make our lives better.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 4, 2022

Hear me out CommunicationHumilityMaturity

Hear me out

Not everyone will agree with what we have to say. And we won’t agree with…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 3, 2022

Importance of meaningful work MeaningWork

Importance of meaningful work

We were created to work. And a meaningful life is discovered in part by finding…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 2, 2022

Mysteries to enjoy Problem solvingUnderstandingWisdom

Mysteries to enjoy

There is a logical side to life. There are many things we can investigate and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 1, 2022

A time to celebrate CelebrationJoyLifeSoul Care

A time to celebrate

Most days we’ve simply settled into the everyday grind of life. We work hard and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 30, 2022

Show the evidence FaithLoveWork

Show the evidence

We don’t always freely express the love we feel for each other. Perhaps we assume…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 29, 2022

Thinking for yourself DiscernmentMaturityTrue Self

Thinking for yourself

We are relational to our core and it’s only natural to value the opinions of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 28, 2022

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