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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

Short fuse AngerDiscernmentWisdom

Short fuse

Some days it doesn’t take a lot for us to lose our cool. We might…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 8, 2022

Exercising our imaginations ContemplationDiscernmentVision

Exercising our imaginations

God created our minds to think up many new and creative possibilities. And exercising our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 7, 2022

Let others serve you HumilityLoveService

Let others serve you

There’s joy in coming through for others in their time of need. And certainly, our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 6, 2022

Sacred rhythms LifeRitualWisdom

Sacred rhythms

Life is busy and we are often pulled in a hundred different directions a day.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 5, 2022

Return on investment EnduranceHopeWork

Return on investment

It’s only reasonable to desire and expect some reward for the work we do. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 4, 2022

Adjusting expectations ChangeGraceWisdom

Adjusting expectations

A young man’s glory is in his strength, while older men glory in their wisdom.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 3, 2022

Don’t let the sun go down AngerConflictProblem solvingWisdom

Don’t let the sun go down

It’s not wise to fully address every issue as soon as it happens. Many times…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 2, 2022

Gazing on beauty BeautyGoodnessSoul Care

Gazing on beauty

Beauty is captivating and we often just want to gaze at it, whether it’s inspiring…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 1, 2022

Sharpen your arrows FatherLarger StorySpiritual WarfareStewardship

Sharpen your arrows

It’s a joy to watch our kids grow and mature as we also wonder who…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 31, 2022

When our Promised Land is no cakewalk GracePrayerStruggle

When our Promised Land is no cakewalk

After years of waiting and praying we might finally have what our hearts have been…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 30, 2022

Start with kindness KindLoveRespect

Start with kindness

It’s clear we won't get along with everyone. Sometimes our personalities will clash, we might…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 29, 2022

It won’t always be like this EnduranceHopeTrust

It won’t always be like this

Seasons come and seasons go. But this is hard to remember in the middle of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 28, 2022

Unlocking your soul CuriosityShadowSoul

Unlocking your soul

The human soul runs deep and is often very mysterious. Many deep desires and feelings,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 27, 2022

Filtering the world DiscernmentStewardshipWisdom

Filtering the world

The world is filled with countless tragic stories. And each is personal for those involved…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 26, 2022

The power and limits of naming HumilityResponsibilityStewardship

The power and limits of naming

There’s power in a name. Names help us to make distinctions and bring order to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 25, 2022

Deeper trust DiscernmentMaturityTrust

Deeper trust

Basic trust is the foundation for every healthy relationship. But this trust has multiple levels…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 24, 2022