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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

Hidden grace FaithGraceInfertilityShadow

Hidden grace

We’re blessed in countless ways every day. And while many times we’re conscious and aware…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 11, 2023

Poison apples CallingDiscernmentWisdom

Poison apples

Looks can be deceiving. Just because something looks and seems to be just right for…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 10, 2023

Relational awareness AwarenessConnectionMaturity

Relational awareness

We’re built to accomplish many great things in life. And it’s easy to dedicate our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 9, 2023

Gifts and burdens CallingGiftsResponsibility

Gifts and burdens

We’ve each been given a gift for doing certain things well – allowing us each…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 8, 2023

Take the hit AngerDiscernmentMercy

Take the hit

No one likes being disrespected or put down. And our natural response is to defend…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 7, 2023

Internal advisory board AwarenessDiscernmentLeadership

Internal advisory board

God has given us many emotions to help us make sense and navigate the ups…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 6, 2023

Here and now AwarenessConnectionSpiritual Formation

Here and now

Our attention is pulled in countless different directions every day, if not moment-by-moment. We might…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 5, 2023

The ministry of beauty BeautySoul CareSpiritual Formation

The ministry of beauty

Our souls are often depleted with the daily demands and stresses of life. And we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 4, 2023

Sexual esteem DignitySexualityStewardship

Sexual esteem

How we feel about ourselves sexually shapes how we show up and our ability to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 3, 2023

Accidents happen ForgivenessHumilityShame

Accidents happen

Mistakes happen even with the best of intentions. And naturally we feel bad when this…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 2, 2023

Be unshakeable CharacterMasculinityStrength

Be unshakeable

Emotions provide many helpful clues to the state of our inner life and the world…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 1, 2023

An irreplaceable soul DiscernmentSoulTrue Self

An irreplaceable soul

The human soul is deep and mysterious, transcendent, personal, and distinct. It expresses the very…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 28, 2023

Aroma of Christ FaithLifeSpiritual Formation

Aroma of Christ

Our sense of smell is powerful. The smell of coffee brewing in the morning, fresh…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 27, 2023

Groaning and waiting EnduranceHopePatienceSuffering

Groaning and waiting

We’re destined for an indescribable glory our souls know all too well. But our daily…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 26, 2023