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Faith as formation Recognize

Faith as formation

We live in a world that teaches us to do whatever makes sense to us…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 22, 2026

Crucible Orientation #3 – Formation Is Not the Same as Healing Crucible Orientation

Crucible Orientation #3 – Formation Is Not the Same as Healing

This post is part of the Crucible Orientation Series, designed to help men discern whether…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 21, 2026

​​Lost not lazy Recognize

​​Lost not lazy

It’s clear we should be doing something. And it’s easy to assume we’re just lazy…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 21, 2026

For the joy set before Sacrifice

For the joy set before

Sacrifice assumes desire. While it’s tempting to believe our duty is just to grin and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 16, 2026

Through the valley Dark nightsLeadershipMasculine Formation

Through the valley

Life is filled with many valleys of shadow and death. The risks before us are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 15, 2026

Acting too soon DiscernmentMasculine FormationPatience

Acting too soon

Responsibility is a heavy thing to carry, especially when the pressures of life rise. In…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 14, 2026

Crucible Orientation #2 – Stepping Into the Crucible Crucible Orientation

Crucible Orientation #2 – Stepping Into the Crucible

This post is part of the Crucible Orientation Series, designed to help men discern whether…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 13, 2026

I have learned MaturityStrengthStruggle

I have learned

God is in the business of growing us up – forming us by day and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 13, 2026

The gift of clarity CrucibleMasculine FormationVision

The gift of clarity

Fog makes terrible driving conditions. And we likewise stumble around in the dark when a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 12, 2026

​​Weight of responsibility HusbandKingResponsibility

​​Weight of responsibility

It’s no small matter to be entrusted with the care of someone else’s soul. Such…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 9, 2026

​​A crucible for men MasculinitySpiritual FormationStrength

​​A crucible for men

We are not perfect, but our hearts are good. And yet, for many men, something…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 8, 2026

Born knowing CallingEnduranceSpiritual Formation

Born knowing

Some things we’re born knowing even before we know how to do it. It’s something…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 7, 2026

Dangers of exhaustion AwarenessDiscernmentSpiritual Formation

Dangers of exhaustion

It’s hard to think straight when we’re exhausted. And we’re more prone to make costly…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 6, 2026

Spiritual hygiene LifeSoul CareSpiritual Formation

Spiritual hygiene

Our souls are constantly being worn down by the daily demands of life. And there’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 5, 2026

Crucible Orientation #1 – An Invitation Crucible Orientation

Crucible Orientation #1 – An Invitation

This post is part of the Crucible Orientation Series, designed to help men discern whether…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 4, 2026

2025 Year in Review Top 10

2025 Year in Review

2025: A Year of Writing, Teaching, & Formation This was a exciting and challenging year…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 30, 2025

Make room ChristmasLoveService

Make room

Life is filled with many demands that unintentionally leave no room for the most important.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 25, 2025

Became flesh ChristmasEmbodimentHumility

Became flesh

We rightly celebrate the birth of Jesus – the eternal Word of God becoming flesh.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 19, 2025

Hidden dawn ChristmasMysteryPatience

Hidden dawn

The long nights of winter feel dark and barren. And it’s tempting to assume things…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 18, 2025

​​Overshadowed by power ChristmasHumilitySpiritual Formation

​​Overshadowed by power

Life often seems dependent on us – driving us to do more and take on…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 17, 2025

The cost of waiting CallingCourageFearTime

The cost of waiting

There’s wisdom in counting the cost before offering our strength. We’re entering the unknown with…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 16, 2025

Not time to worry yet FaithFearMaturity

Not time to worry yet

God has given us the ability of foresight. But all too often we assume we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 15, 2025

Flat tires as warfare CallingLarger StorySpiritual Warfare

Flat tires as warfare

Flat tires are often just part of life in this world where things naturally break…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 12, 2025

Lost souls AwarenessLifeSoul Care

Lost souls

Most days we focus on survival – just making it through the day to do…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 11, 2025

The Christmas Sheep ChristmasHumilityLarger Story

The Christmas Sheep

Like kids wanting a star role in the school play, we all long to play…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 10, 2025

Turn in your keys DiscernmentResponsibilityWisdom

Turn in your keys

The nature of our responsibility changes from one season to the next. Things we were…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 9, 2025

Unapologetic redemption ForgivenessFreedomRedemption

Unapologetic redemption

It should pierce our hearts with much grief when we consider the weight of our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 8, 2025

Maturity and grace FreedomGrowthMaturity

Maturity and grace

We can all look back and regret the sins of our youth. But we shouldn’t…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 5, 2025

Love and conflict ConflictGraceLove

Love and conflict

Love brings much peace and security into our relationships. It’s refreshing to rest in our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 4, 2025

Dad as Dean of Formation FatherLeadershipSpiritual FormationStewardship

Dad as Dean of Formation

The demands of fatherhood are often overwhelming. Even beyond providing the basic needs for our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 3, 2025