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Know your audience AwarenessCommunicationService

Know your audience

When we have something we want to say it’s tempting to just focus on the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 20, 2023

But what about them CharacterIntegritySpiritual Formation

But what about them

There’s a part of us that naturally seeks justice. And we’re quick to note double…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 19, 2023

Actions matter, and so does your heart ActionHeartWisdom

Actions matter, and so does your heart

Actions speak loudly and often reveal the deep movements of our heart. And it’s tempting…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 18, 2023

Open-minded yet discerning DiscernmentFreedomWisdom

Open-minded yet discerning

It’s arrogant to believe we know everything. Wisdom reminds us to stay humble and open…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 17, 2023

By any other name CreativeTruthWisdom

By any other name

God gave Adam the task of naming the animals. And certainly, there’s power in being…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 16, 2023

Our buttons tell a story AngerAwarenessStory

Our buttons tell a story

Some things get under our skin more than others. And it’s not a coincidence when…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 15, 2023

People change ChangeForgivenessGraceHumility

People change

It’s true we should believe a tiger when he shows us his stripes. It’s mere…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 14, 2023

Redeeming our gifts GiftsRedemptionStewardship

Redeeming our gifts

We’ve each been given a gift for doing certain things well. But our gift also…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 13, 2023

The dance between me and us ConnectionSoul CareStyles of Relating

The dance between me and us

Relationships are comprised of individuals – forging a perpetual tension between me and us. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 12, 2023

Desire grounded in meaning Larger StoryLifeMeaning

Desire grounded in meaning

Some things we do because we have a natural and spontaneous desire to do so.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 11, 2023

An eye on tomorrow AwarenessDiscernmentVision

An eye on tomorrow

Some days it takes every ounce of strength we have just to make it through,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 10, 2023

Confession as healing HealingLightSpiritual Formation

Confession as healing

It’s tempting to keep many things in the dark – believing out of sight, out…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 6, 2023

One of a kind IntegrityStoryTrue Self

One of a kind

It’s natural to compare ourselves with others. We all want to know how we’re fitting…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 5, 2023

Consider one another GraceLoveService

Consider one another

Simply keeping up with our own responsibilities and not deferring them to others is a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 4, 2023

Courageous trust CourageTrustVulnerability

Courageous trust

It’s human nature to protect ourselves from future harm whenever we can. And this makes…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 3, 2023

Paying the piper ResponsibilitySacrificeWisdom

Paying the piper

In moments of distress we just want relief. And we’re tempted to accept any quick…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 1, 2023

Let it be ConflictPatienceWisdom

Let it be

Perhaps it’s only natural to want to do something when life happens to us. It…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 31, 2023

Bearing our true self AwarenessTrue SelfVulnerability

Bearing our true self

It’s natural to want to put our best foot forward in whatever role we happen…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 30, 2023

In the light of day AwarenessConflictSpiritual Warfare

In the light of day

Our relationships are often filled with many difficult, complex, and embarrassing issues. And it’s tempting…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 29, 2023

Shaped by our wounds AwarenessIdentityWounds

Shaped by our wounds

No one escapes this life without his fair share of wounds. And certainly we shouldn’t…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 28, 2023

Our calling’s true essence CallingDiscernmentStewardship

Our calling’s true essence

We often equate our calling with our career or the official roles we might hold.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 27, 2023

Endless desire AwarenessDesireSpiritual Formation

Endless desire

We eat everyday. And yet even after a very satisfying meal, we soon grow hungry…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 26, 2023

MarriagePodcastSexuality

Sexual Peace (Podcast Episode)

Listen to my recent conversation with Rob and Cassie Shaver from Spark to Flame as…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 23, 2023

Aging with humility and grace GrowthMaturityWisdom

Aging with humility and grace

Time does not stop. We blink and suddenly another decade has passed. And while part…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 18, 2023

Responsive desire DesireInitiationInvitation

Responsive desire

Many times the desires of our heart are clear. We know exactly what we’re praying…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 17, 2023

Benefits of filtering DiscernmentLoveWisdom

Benefits of filtering

Every thought and feeling we have does not need to be shared. While we don’t…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 16, 2023

A willingness to question CourageWarriorWisdom

A willingness to question

Many of us were taught as kids to just do what we were told without…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 15, 2023

Not a coincidence AwarenessSpiritual WarfareStruggle

Not a coincidence

Life comes with many challenges that are simply normal and expected as part of life…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 14, 2023

Redefining success ExcellenceLoveStewardship

Redefining success

Of course, we like being productive and accomplishing whatever agenda we’ve set for the day.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 13, 2023

All or nothing CommitmentLifePresence

All or nothing

Often we make life too simplistic and we easily get frustrated when we cannot fit…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 12, 2023