This is lesson #5 in my teaching series on the Sacred Romance entitled, The Beloved.…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 18, 2024
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True Faithfulness > Mere Legalities
Of course, we want to do the right thing. And even more so when we’ve…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 18, 2024
Facing the unknown within
It’s tempting to stick to roads clearly marked and easy to travel, as this provides…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 17, 2024
Speak for yourself
We want to be fully seen and known by others, but we also fear being…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 16, 2024
Life wins
Daily we’re confronted with countless stories of heartache, tragedy, and death. Perhaps it involves strangers…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 15, 2024
Start with the basics
It’s easy to become prideful even with just a little knowledge. And it might even…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 14, 2024
Change in our own right
Many things we do to appease others. And often this simply makes life easier. But…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 13, 2024
Double minded and love
We typically like things that are clear and neat. And this is particularly true when…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 12, 2024
Two become one
Kids naturally want to break free from the demands and expectations of their parents to…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 11, 2024
You’ll find what you’re looking for
Some things are true and some things are false regardless of our ability to see…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 10, 2024
In this video, I wrestle with the question: What kind of heart does God have?…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 9, 2024
Pushing narratives
We live in story and we need story to make sense of the world around…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 9, 2024
Low and slow
We live in a fast-paced culture that consistently leaves us feeling behind if we're not…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 8, 2024
Naked desire
Life is often approached like a shopping spree – actively seeking and consuming the objects…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 7, 2024
Live today’s story
There’s a lot we can learn from the past. And it would be arrogant to…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 6, 2024
Wanted
We all want to be wanted. And this is a desire that runs deep even…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 5, 2024
Not worth a bowl of soup
God has called and appointed us to our roles as men, husbands, and fathers. And…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 4, 2024
Compelled yet free
Some decisions don’t feel like much of a choice. Certainly this is the case when…
Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 3, 2024
A return to simplicity
Modern life comes with many complexities. And often it feels overwhelming to keep up with…
Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 29, 2024
Goodness is not an excuse
We do a lot of good. And naturally we would want this acknowledged and even…
Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 28, 2024
Two-way considerations
It’s selfish when we make decisions without considering its impact on others. But this doesn’t…
Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 27, 2024
Wild goodness
We’ve been charged with subduing and cultivating the earth and all God has given us.…
Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 26, 2024
Resetting our hearts with beauty
Life is hard. And daily we’re bombarded with all sorts of pain and suffering, in…
Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 25, 2024
Fault lines
We learn early in life how to survive. In fact, much of what we call…
Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 24, 2024
Special awareness
It’s often overwhelming to consider all our many different areas of growth, particularly when major…
Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 23, 2024
On appearances
No one wants his good to be thought of as evil. And it’s true that…
Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 22, 2024
Our cup of suffering
Perhaps we pray for God to save us from suffering. And maybe our family and…
Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 21, 2024
Overprotecting our young parts
As young kids, we are innocent and yet vulnerable. We want to trust in the…
Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 20, 2024
Where has your heart been pierced with affliction? And how has the message of the…
Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 19, 2024