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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

Know your worth CallingGiftsIdentity

Know your worth

We cannot do everything and certainly there are many people more qualified than us in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 11, 2022

On being gentlemen KindMasculinityStrength

On being gentlemen

There’s a raw power infused in the masculine soul that must be tempered. This is…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 10, 2022

Transcendent hope FaithHopeLife

Transcendent hope

It’s natural to hang our hopes on any number of things – believing our preferred…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 9, 2022

Building our future FaithHopeResponsibility

Building our future

Today decisions are made that will shape our tomorrow. And while we don’t know what…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 8, 2022

Building with sword in hand GrowthSpiritual WarfareWarrior

Building with sword in hand

Many times, we’re clear on the vision and work God has called us to do.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 7, 2022

Deep laments FaithGriefSorrow

Deep laments

We know life is hard and much is required of us. But there are days…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 6, 2022

On privacy and secrets LightShadowTransparency

On privacy and secrets

Everything is not for everyone, and we rightly have a private side to our life…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 5, 2022

Next right thing FaithLifeWisdom

Next right thing

Some days are dark and we’re not quite sure what to do next. And it’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 4, 2022

Deprivation of beauty BeautyStewardshipWisdom

Deprivation of beauty

We were created to enjoy beauty. We crave it and our souls remain famished without…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 3, 2022

Wanting to be wanted DesireGiftsPride

Wanting to be wanted

It feels good to be desired and to know our presence makes a meaningful difference…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 29, 2022

Power in service of love LoveServiceStrength

Power in service of love

We’ve each been given a gift for doing certain things well. And this is our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 28, 2022

Tension between home and work FamilyStewardshipWork

Tension between home and work

We have a duty to bring more life and goodness into the world. And this…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 27, 2022

Life is not easy EnduranceLifeStruggle

Life is not easy

Life is beautiful and overflowing with potential goodness. But this does not make life easy.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 26, 2022

A quiet life AwarenessFreedomSpiritual Formation

A quiet life

Our attention is pulled in a hundred different directions everyday – many important matters screaming…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 25, 2022

A helping hand HumilityLoveService

A helping hand

There’s a genuine sense of achievement that comes from doing things on our own. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 24, 2022

Unfinished symphonies LegacyStewardshipWork

Unfinished symphonies

We’ve been charged with bringing more life and goodness into the world – to create,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 23, 2022