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When letting go is love DiscernmentFreedomLove

When letting go is love

Of course, we hold on tightly to the things we love. But sometimes the most…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 8, 2022

The web others weave DiscernmentFreedomWisdom

The web others weave

People are prone to play games and to push their agenda in our lives. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 7, 2022

Beautiful and terrible BeautyCourageSuffering

Beautiful and terrible

It’s hard not to lose heart when we have to face so many terrible things…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 6, 2022

Discerning the fruit ChangeDiscernmentWisdom

Discerning the fruit

A tree is known by the fruit it produces. And the same is true throughout…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 4, 2022

Freedom and power to love FreedomLoveStrength

Freedom and power to love

It’s generally not a question of desire that most of us want to be good…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 3, 2022

Vanilla is a flavor Lovemaking AtmosphereSexualityTrue Self

Vanilla is a flavor

Sex comes in many different flavors, with some more adventurous than others. And while we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 2, 2022

Do your part FaithResponsibilityStewardship

Do your part

It’s easy to see what others are not doing and to complain when we feel…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 1, 2022

Ashes before gold GiftsHumilitySpiritual Formation

Ashes before gold

Life is a journey and it’s through the path of humility that we’re eventually lifted…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 31, 2022

The why behind our what ConnectionHeartTransparencyVulnerability

The why behind our what

We make countless decisions each day. And, whether conscious or not, these decisions are driven…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 30, 2022

Cleaning out the old ChangeRenewalStewardshipTransformation

Cleaning out the old

Perhaps at times we’re too quick to devalue the old things in our life. To…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 29, 2022

Protect the good ProtectionServiceStrength

Protect the good

Beauty and goodness surround us. But we cannot take this for granted. We have a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 28, 2022

​​Like fish in a net DeathGriefSorrowSuffering

​​Like fish in a net

Life is often unpredictable and cruel as sudden tragedy can quickly disrupt our days. What…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 27, 2022

Learning from our temptations DiscernmentShadowSpiritual Formation

Learning from our temptations

Sin is deceptive – making promises it can never deliver. And part of the power…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 26, 2022

When intentions matter DiscernmentHeartInterpretations

When intentions matter

It is true intentions don’t change a particular outcome. For instance, harmful actions still cause…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 25, 2022

Acknowledging our accomplishments AffirmationEnduranceWork

Acknowledging our accomplishments

Everyday we’re faced with a blank page – a new day to write and make…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 24, 2022

Not now DisappointmentHopePatience

Not now

Life rarely happens on our preferred timeline and often we have to wait for the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 23, 2022

Finding life JoyLifeSoul Care

Finding life

The demands and responsibilities of life are often draining. And many times this is by…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 22, 2022

Fueled by grace EnduranceGraceStrength

Fueled by grace

We have a responsibility to take care of our family and those God has entrusted…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 21, 2022

A case for sexual discipleship DiscipleshipSexualityTheology of Sex

A case for sexual discipleship

Every aspect and dimension of our life is to reflect God’s glory. And this includes…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 20, 2022

Spilled milk AcceptanceGracePatience

Spilled milk

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And many days we’re forced to change our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 19, 2022

Small things matter CareLoveStewardship

Small things matter

The big and important matters of life are hard to ignore and naturally we want…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 18, 2022

Forged through chaos GrowthMaturityResurrection

Forged through chaos

The peace and safety of a well-ordered life are naturally desired. We cannot thrive in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 17, 2022

Affirming each other’s burdens AffirmationGraceWork

Affirming each other’s burdens

We’ve each been given a burden – a personal responsibility to cultivate more of God’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 16, 2022

No greater joy BlessingsJoyService

No greater joy

Few joys compare to seeing others living well and knowing we had a part to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 15, 2022

Hindered prayers CareLeadershipLovePrayer

Hindered prayers

We’ve each been given a mission to bring more life and goodness into the world…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 14, 2022

Embrace the mess AcceptanceLifeWisdom

Embrace the mess

Life rarely flows according to our well-made plans. And more often than not things get…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 13, 2022

A soul strength GiftsStewardshipStrength

A soul strength

We’ve each been tasked with bringing more life and goodness into the world. And we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 12, 2022

Goodbye and hello ChangeGriefHope

Goodbye and hello

It’s hard leaving the familiar behind. After years of forging memories we develop a sense…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 11, 2022

Open yet grounded ChangeTruthWisdom

Open yet grounded

We miss much of the beauty, goodness, and redemption of life when we simply do…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 10, 2022

No more eggshells CourageLoveWisdom

No more eggshells

We should make every reasonable effort to help others feel safe and comfortable around us.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 9, 2022