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Preparing for our departure DeathResponsibilityStewardship

Preparing for our departure

We’re on the stage of life for just a moment before we pass the baton…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 16, 2022

The problem of pleasure BeautyPleasureSpiritual Formation

The problem of pleasure

Pleasure often seems suspect for most of us. It tends to be associated with sinful…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 15, 2022

Reconnecting with ourselves Soul CareSpiritual FormationTrue Self

Reconnecting with ourselves

Life is not just about us and we’re called to serve the needs of others…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 14, 2022

More to life DiscernmentLifeStory

More to life

This world offers us many enticing amusements. We’re easily drawn into the latest fads and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 13, 2022

Downstream DiscernmentStewardshipWisdom

Downstream

It’s easier to consider the impact of our decisions when there’s an immediate consequence or…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 12, 2022

Silent nights RitualSoul CareSpiritual Formation

Silent nights

Perhaps there are few moments in our day that we get to enjoy silence. Whether…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 11, 2022

Setbacks as a path forward EnduranceHopePatience

Setbacks as a path forward

The path forward in life is rarely as straight as we might prefer. In addition…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 10, 2022

Sexual pilgrimage FaithSexualitySpiritual Formation

Sexual pilgrimage

There are times in life in which we must go on a journey to learn…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 9, 2022

The evergreen EnduranceHopeLife

The evergreen

Life is full of change – constantly moving from one season to the next. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 8, 2022

It depends… DiscernmentFaithFreedom

It depends…

There’s much value in things that are clear and certain – black or white, yes…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 7, 2022

Creative vulnerability CreativeVulnerabilityWork

Creative vulnerability

God crafted each of us with generative power – the ability to create and bring…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 6, 2022

Our flock LeadershipServiceStewardship

Our flock

Leadership comes with much honor. But it also comes with heavy burdens and many sufferings.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 5, 2022

Touchpoints ConnectionHopeSoul Care

Touchpoints

Life is not always blue skies and rainbows. Some seasons are particularly tough – cold,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 4, 2022

Gift wrapping options CallingStewardshipWork

Gift wrapping options

Gifts can be wrapped in multiple ways. And while this changes the presentation, the true…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 3, 2022

Bachelor to father ArchetypesFatherMaturityResponsibility

Bachelor to father

Boyhood is a time to enjoy life with little responsibilities. Things are mostly done for…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 2, 2022

Goldilocks moments FaithTimeWisdom

Goldilocks moments

There’s wisdom in considering the best time to take action. We’re prone to miss many…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 1, 2022

Desire without blame AwarenessDesireDiscernment

Desire without blame

We hold many deep desires in our hearts, often unspoken even to ourselves. But it…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 30, 2022

Beyond generic love LifeLoveSpiritual Formation

Beyond generic love

It often seems easier to love everybody rather than this one unique individual. And, of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 29, 2022

Being the foundation CallingLarger StoryResponsibility

Being the foundation

Our strength is vital in the building of our homes and communities. But many times…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 28, 2022

Binocular vision DiscernmentLarger StoryVisionWisdom

Binocular vision

The first person that tells a story seems right, until a counter-perspective is offered. Yet…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 22, 2022

We’re storytellers DiscernmentStoryWisdom

We’re storytellers

We live in story. And it’s through story that we make sense of all the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 21, 2022

Faith in action AwarenessFaithStory

Faith in action

Knowing the right answer is not the same as doing the right thing. And all…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 20, 2022

Beyond anger AngerDiscernmentWisdom

Beyond anger

There’s a time to speak up and stand against the status quo when things are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 19, 2022

Fire in our bones CallingDesirepassionWork

Fire in our bones

There are many things we can do and even do well. But sometimes we’re motivated…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 18, 2022

The least of these HumilityLoveService

The least of these

We were created to work and often we assume more is better. We want to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 17, 2022

​​Fathering our fathers FatherLoveResponsibility

​​Fathering our fathers

Wisdom is not a consequence of age. There are many who get older but none…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 16, 2022

No going back CommitmentEnduranceFaith

No going back

For better or worse, some decisions leave us only with the option of finding our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 15, 2022

Incarnation and leadership HumilityLeadershipService

Incarnation and leadership

To lead is to guide others in the way they should go. And this is…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 14, 2022

Unnecessary burdens FreedomShameStruggle

Unnecessary burdens

Growth and maturity requires necessary suffering. We must make many sacrifices and must put in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 13, 2022

Roll with it AcceptanceGraceLife

Roll with it

We make our plans, and our plans keep us focused and on track. But then…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 12, 2022