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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

On role playing GoodnessPlaySexuality

On role playing

Perhaps a hallmark feature of childhood is role playing – whether this is dressing up…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 22, 2022

Backyard treasures AwarenessGoodnessLife

Backyard treasures

Familiarity often breeds blindness and we’re tempted to believe the new and exciting is our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 21, 2022

Behind the mask AwarenessTransparencyTrue Self

Behind the mask

Life calls for us to wear many different hats throughout the day. And certainly, at…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 20, 2022

Legacy matters LegacyMeaningStory

Legacy matters

We have one life to live and we’re here for just a moment. But we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 19, 2022

Serving the next generation FatherKingRole Model

Serving the next generation

We don’t have to look far to see how much our families and communities are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 18, 2022

Craving substance MaturityMeaningWisdom

Craving substance

Cotton candy is fun to eat, but it doesn't provide our bodies with the nutrients…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 17, 2022

Your sacrifices are worth it BlessingsHopeSacrifice

Your sacrifices are worth it

It’s true we offer our blood, sweat, and tears as faithful and humble acts of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 16, 2022

Permission to be free FreedomLifeWisdom

Permission to be free

We want to be good and do what’s expected of us. And we know the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 15, 2022

Casualties of war GraceSufferingWounds

Casualties of war

We live in a world at war and no one makes it through unharmed. While…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 14, 2022

Repeated lessons GrowthHumilityLearning

Repeated lessons

A good story must be told more than once to fully appreciate its depth and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 13, 2022

Dedicated time DisciplineQuality TimeTime

Dedicated time

We often feel pulled in a hundred different directions. And there never seems to be…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 12, 2022

Renewed faith and hope DisappointmentFaithHope

Renewed faith and hope

What starts off full of promise and hope might soon let us down. And in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 11, 2022