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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

Sexual crucible SexualitySpiritual FormationTransformation

Sexual crucible

God is committed to transforming us to be more like Christ, and he often provides…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 25, 2023

Faulty assumptions AwarenessDiscernmentInterpretations

Faulty assumptions

Life is complex with potential danger at every turn. As such, it’s wise to think…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 24, 2023

Noble suffering LoveSacrificeSuffering

Noble suffering

Some sacrifices are freely chosen. We’re not tricked or misguided, but rather submit with our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 23, 2023

No matter what AlliesCommitmentLoyalty

No matter what

It’s easy to stick by someone when things are good. But the test of true…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 22, 2023

Commingling of souls AwarenessConnectionMusings

Commingling of souls

In marriage, the two become one, and this is more than merely joining our bodies…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 21, 2023

Benevolent detachment DiscernmentMove AwayRest

Benevolent detachment

Life in this world is filled with many heavy concerns, and it’s easy for our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 20, 2023

Empowered for greatness FaithLarger StoryPower

Empowered for greatness

We’ve been given the dignity to rule and reign with Christ. And we can move…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 19, 2023

Seasonal relationships ChangeDiscernmentFriendship

Seasonal relationships

Some relationships are just for a season, while others are meant for a lifetime. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 18, 2023

The road less traveled DiscernmentFaithSpiritual Formation

The road less traveled

We have the responsibility to direct the course of our life – not to merely…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 17, 2023

Lonely roads ConnectionDesireSpiritual Formation

Lonely roads

We were created for relational union with others, and it is true it’s not good…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 16, 2023

Dealing with the back end AcceptanceAwarenessLife

Dealing with the back end

Things often look good at first when we’re caught up in the excitement of something…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 15, 2023

Longing for romance HeartLoveRomance

Longing for romance

Many aspects of life are dry, mundane, and lonely. And romance brings a spark of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 14, 2023

False Edens DesireDiscernmentSpiritual Formation

False Edens

The perfection of Eden is imprinted deep in our souls. And we naturally long to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 12, 2023

Personal relationships IntimacyPresenceTrue Self

Personal relationships

The human soul is deep and complex and everyone brings out a different side of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 11, 2023

Sexual discipline DiscipleshipMaturitySexuality

Sexual discipline

Discipline allows us to cultivate many good things throughout our life and relationships. Rather than…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 10, 2023

Grief is love GriefLoveSorrow

Grief is love

To love is to invite heartache and grief into our lives. While love never fails,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 9, 2023

Inner spark DesireMotivationTrue Self

Inner spark

We’re motivated to love and good works when the fire of desire burns bright within.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 8, 2023

Punctuating life with periods ChangeDeathNew

Punctuating life with periods

Seasons come and seasons go. And often we simply move from one to the next…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 7, 2023

Rippling impact HomeResponsibilityWork

Rippling impact

We’ve each been given a gift to make an impact for good in the world…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 6, 2023

Discovering what we’re made of ConflictSpiritual FormationTransformation

Discovering what we’re made of

It’s easy to assume we have what it takes when life is going well and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 5, 2023

Value in the chase AdventureMotivationpassionVision

Value in the chase

There’s a certain thrill that comes with chasing after the desires of our heart. Our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 4, 2023

Focused on the good AwarenessLightVision

Focused on the good

We generally don’t have to look hard to find many things not as they should…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 3, 2023

Limitations of preparing AdventureKnowledgeProblem solving

Limitations of preparing

Life comes with many risks. And naturally we seek to minimize these as much as…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 2, 2023

On convictions DiscernmentIntegrityTrue Self

On convictions

Everyone has their own opinions. And many times, we’re pressured to simply conform to the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 1, 2023

Needing feedback AffirmationAwarenessTransformation

Needing feedback

It’s tempting to believe we must figure life out on our own, and that receiving…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 31, 2023

On itineraries LifeStewardshipTime

On itineraries

While it’s true we will find the time to do the important things in life,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 30, 2023

Good yes, good no DiscernmentLoveWisdom

Good yes, good no

Just because we can do something doesn’t mean we should. But we shouldn’t decline to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 29, 2023

Glorious ruins BeautyEmbodimentResurrection

Glorious ruins

God created us as embodied beings – reflecting his glory as males and females. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 28, 2023