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My neighbor CommunityConnectionLove

My neighbor

It’s generally easy to love those who think and act the same way we do.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 8, 2022

Beauty to comfort and to celebrate BeautyCelebrationComfort

Beauty to comfort and to celebrate

We need regular doses of beauty everyday. Sometimes it’s there to comfort and soothe our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 7, 2022

Threshold moments AwarenessChangeWisdom

Threshold moments

The road getting from here to there is sometimes short and quick, while at other…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 6, 2022

Be ready CallingFaithLove

Be ready

Life is often unpredictable. We know daily we will be called to faithful action, but…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 5, 2022

Pace setters AwarenessCommunityFriendship

Pace setters

Our life frequently matches the lifestyle of those around us. Those we spend the most…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 4, 2022

The cattle on a thousand hills FaithHopeSpiritual FormationTrust

The cattle on a thousand hills

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when the demands and uncertainties of life increase. And fear…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 3, 2022

Whatever you do FaithStewardshipWork

Whatever you do

How we show up is often dependent on who’s in the audience. And we’re more…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 2, 2022

It’s okay to not be okay AcceptanceDark nightsSoul Care

It’s okay to not be okay

Of course, we want to present ourselves with excellence every chance we get. People are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 1, 2022

Acceptance without compromise AcceptanceCompassionTruth

Acceptance without compromise

We all want to be understood and accepted for who we are. But wholeheartedly accepting…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 31, 2022

Starting over AwarenessDiscernmentWisdom

Starting over

Typically, after we’ve already covered some ground the last thing we want to do is…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 27, 2022

Can’t go around it HealingSoul CareSpiritual Formation

Can’t go around it

Naturally, we look for the quickest possible solutions to our problems. And many times we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 26, 2022

Cultivating our imagination and vision ContemplationInspirationVision

Cultivating our imagination and vision

Change happens when we have a desire for things to be better and a willingness…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 25, 2022

Desire and will ActionDesireMotivation

Desire and will

It’s been said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 24, 2022

Operating in fear FaithFearHopeLove

Operating in fear

Much of life is unpredictable and outside of our control. And to be sure, evil,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 23, 2022

Beauty in the ordinary AwarenessLifeSoul Care

Beauty in the ordinary

Some days seem to be full of magic and joy, while other days are filled…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 22, 2022

Righteous flirting AffirmationBlessingsCelebrationSexuality

Righteous flirting

Part of love is bringing out the best in each other – affirming, blessing, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 21, 2022

In memory of Dr. Doug Rosenau (1947-2022) Uncategorized

In memory of Dr. Doug Rosenau (1947-2022)

Everyone we meet touches us in some way. But a few hold a special place…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 20, 2022

The games we play sexually AwarenessDiscernmentSexuality

The games we play sexually

Some games are played to win, while other games are played simply with the purpose…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 20, 2022

A time to be driven FaithLifeStrengthVitality

A time to be driven

Many things in life don’t matter in the long run. And we don’t need a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 19, 2022

Accepting feedback GrowthHumilityPride

Accepting feedback

We want to grow and become better versions of ourselves. But receiving feedback is still…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 18, 2022

Friendship audits DiscernmentFriendship

Friendship audits

Seasons come and seasons go. And some friendships are also only meant for a season,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 17, 2022

The practice of life GrowthLifeStewardship

The practice of life

It takes practice to get good at anything. Even as little kids we had to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 16, 2022

On the shelf BoundaryDiscernmentDiscipline

On the shelf

There’s not always time to deal with every issue that comes up in the moment…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 15, 2022

Chosen sacrifices SorrowSpiritual FormationSuffering

Chosen sacrifices

Life comes with much necessary suffering and it’s clear we can’t have our cake and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 14, 2022

Overcoming mutual suspicion CourageFaithTrust

Overcoming mutual suspicion

We’re not perfect. And our sins are prone to cause much heartache and grief in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 13, 2022

Double minded Spiritual FormationTrue Self

Double minded

Generally speaking, one of our superpowers as men is our ability to compartmentalize. Our ability…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 12, 2022

Naked and without shame EcstasySexualityVulnerability

Naked and without shame

Life comes with many burdens, expectations, and demands. And there are few pleasures that compare…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 11, 2022

A special love CareLoveResponsibility

A special love

Everything is not for everyone. Some things are rightly exclusive, limited, and special. And certain…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 10, 2022

For me and my house FaithIntegrityObedience

For me and my house

We don’t get to choose the times we live in. And as much as we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 9, 2022

Recover RestSoul CareVitality

Recover

There’s no time to rest when we’re simply trying to survive. But life in constant…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 7, 2022