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No day off from love DisciplineLoveResponsibility

No day off from love

We all have bad days from time to time – days in which we’re not…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 17, 2021

Godly sorrow RepentanceSorrowSpiritual Formation

Godly sorrow

Guilt and shame are the natural result when we do something bad that we later…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 16, 2021

Internal motivation MotivationTransformationTrue Self

Internal motivation

Of course, we can do many things simply because we’re told to do it. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 15, 2021

Not just about us LoveMaturityService

Not just about us

We need to know we’re highly valued and deeply loved for who we are. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 14, 2021

Waiting in vain EnduranceHopePatience

Waiting in vain

We don't get everything we want, even when we wait patiently. Certainly, patience is a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 13, 2021

By the sweat of our brow EnduranceStruggleWork

By the sweat of our brow

It’s clear life is not a cakewalk. There’s much struggle and effort at every turn…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 12, 2021

A good fight ConflictProtectionWarrior

A good fight

Everything is not worth fighting about. In fact, many of our disagreements are simply personal…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 11, 2021

Called by our true name IdentityIntegrityTrue Self

Called by our true name

We’re called many things throughout our life. And while some of them are encouraging and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 10, 2021

Be consistent IntegrityJustice

Be consistent

We all have different priorities regarding what’s important to us. And certainly, there’s no expectation…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 9, 2021

The role of discipline DisciplineMaturityWisdom

The role of discipline

We’re not born fully formed and mature. We must learn, grow, and discover the way…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 8, 2021

When pain is a good thing CourageHealingSuffering

When pain is a good thing

Naturally, we try to avoid pain every chance we get. And certainly there’s no wisdom…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 7, 2021

The vulnerability of choosing CourageDiscernmentVulnerability

The vulnerability of choosing

We make countless decisions each day, each coming with its own cost. And this makes us…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 6, 2021

Listen deeper CareHeartLove

Listen deeper

The human soul runs deep and many times language fails to communicate the deep movements…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 5, 2021

Feeling accomplished AffirmationWork

Feeling accomplished

Life is risky, in big and small ways. And we often wonder if we have…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 4, 2021

When to step away ConnectionSpiritual FormationWork

When to step away

We’re often so distracted doing many good things that we miss the more important connections…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 3, 2021

Here just a moment DeathLarger StoryTime

Here just a moment

Growing up we didn’t have much concept of time. And when we became aware it…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 2, 2021

Cloud of witnesses CommunityFaithSupport

Cloud of witnesses

We each have our own race to run. And no one carries the exact same…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 1, 2021

Shake it off EnduranceLoveStrength

Shake it off

When we’re having a bad day it’s easy to take it out on those closest…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 31, 2021

There’s no place like home HomeTrue SelfVitality

There’s no place like home

Our lives are filled with countless interactions in which we have to show up with…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 30, 2021

Comparing our suffering CareLoveSuffering

Comparing our suffering

Perhaps it’s only natural to compare ourselves to others. And this seems true even when…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 29, 2021

Advice to younger self GrowthMaturityMentor

Advice to younger self

We often look back and wish we had known then what we know now. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 28, 2021

Comforting the disturbed CareComfortSupport

Comforting the disturbed

While the particulars are different, everyone is faced with their own burdens in life. We’re…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 27, 2021

Disturbing the comfortable AwarenessMove AgainstTransformation

Disturbing the comfortable

We naturally settle into the warm and comfortable rhythms of life. And, like our cozy…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 26, 2021

In good hands FaithRestWork

In good hands

Many days it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. It’s up…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 25, 2021

Meeting your own standards AcceptanceStewardshipTrue Self

Meeting your own standards

It’s only natural to compare ourselves to others and wonder how we measure up. Are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 24, 2021

Naming the impact AcceptanceSoul CareWounds

Naming the impact

Life comes with many bumps and bruises along the way. And often it’s tempting to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 23, 2021

Inner circle CommunityFriendshipSoul Care

Inner circle

It is clear no one person can meet all of our needs. We need a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 22, 2021

Go the distance Body wisdomLeadershipResponsibility

Go the distance

Life is not always fair and equitable. And sometimes more is simply required of us…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 21, 2021

Choosing yourself Soul CareStewardshipVitality

Choosing yourself

Loving well means we look out for the interest of others and not just ourselves.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 20, 2021

Crying and celebrating with others CareLoveMaturity

Crying and celebrating with others

  It’s easy to celebrate with others when we’re celebrating the same thing. And it’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 19, 2021