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Open and closed doors FaithPatienceTrust

Open and closed doors

It’s a mystery why God opens some doors while keeping others closed. And this adds…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 25, 2022

Self-responsibility is not blame AcceptanceFreedomResponsibility

Self-responsibility is not blame

Of course, we want to extend understanding and compassion to anyone who has been harmed…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 24, 2022

Developing thick skin StrengthStruggleVitality

Developing thick skin

It’s clear we cannot please everyone. Regardless of what we say or do some people…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 23, 2022

A God-centered life FaithLifeSpiritual Formation

A God-centered life

It’s clear we are to seek first the kingdom of God. But we’ve often interpreted…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 22, 2022

Left undone FaithGriefLarger StoryLoss

Left undone

Perhaps we live to a good old age and with a deep sense of peace…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 21, 2022

Take time to notice AwarenessLoveService

Take time to notice

We all have many things to accomplish on our to-do list. And most days we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 20, 2022

In the path of beauty BeautyJoySpiritual Formation

In the path of beauty

Beauty is all around us but often we miss it. Sometimes other things distract us,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 19, 2022

Pain to change ChangeMotivationSuffering

Pain to change

It’s easy to keep doing what we’ve always done. And even when we can see…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 18, 2022

It shouldn’t be this way DisappointmentDiscernmentMarriage

It shouldn’t be this way

It’s clear we live in a fallen world and there are many things in this…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 17, 2022

Hit dogs holler HeartSoul CareWounds

Hit dogs holler

Some things hurt regardless of the original intent. This is the case, for example, when…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 16, 2022

Acknowledging our blind spots AwarenessKnowledgeStewardship

Acknowledging our blind spots

We don’t know what we don’t know. And part of maturity is at least recognizing…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 15, 2022

Surface pressure StressWorkWorry

Surface pressure

We’ve each been given a strength to get things done – to run with the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 14, 2022

Chariots of fire PrayerSpiritual FormationSpiritual Warfare

Chariots of fire

Many times all we can see is the despair right in front of us. Things…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 13, 2022

Straw men CourageIntegrityTrue Self

Straw men

Exposing our doubts, insecurities, and sins, and even our true heart, strength, and genius are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 12, 2022

Habits and freedom FreedomHabitsLove

Habits and freedom

Many things we do without thinking. They’ve simply become habits and we do them automatically.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 11, 2022

Control the controllables DiscernmentMaturityResponsibility

Control the controllables

Things are not always as they should be or even as we might want them…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 10, 2022

Assaults on our sexual selves GraceSexualityWounds

Assaults on our sexual selves

None of us make it through this life without our sexuality being assaulted and harmed…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 9, 2022

Inputs matter AwarenessDiscernmentInvestment

Inputs matter

Whatever we eat will have some impact on us, as there’s truth to the saying we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 8, 2022

Focused vision CallingStewardshipVision

Focused vision

The world is full of many needs. In fact, at every turn there is much…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 7, 2022

A world at war AwarenessConflictSpiritual Warfare

A world at war

The realities of war are nothing new. Tribes and nations have long gone to battle…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 6, 2022

Raising our Ebenezer FaithMeaningSpiritual Warfare

Raising our Ebenezer

We’re prone to the same human weaknesses as the generations that have come before us.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 5, 2022

Whitewashed tombs GoodnessIntegrityMarriage

Whitewashed tombs

Appearances can only take us so far. What’s on the inside is what matters the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 4, 2022

On honey and vinegar ChangeLeadershipMotivation

On honey and vinegar

Some things are sweet and tasty – drawing us back for more, while other things…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 3, 2022

Inspiration and discipline CallingDisciplineInspirationWork

Inspiration and discipline

Some days we’re inspired and the work before us flows without effort. And other days…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 2, 2022

Unlikely messengers AwarenessPrayerSpiritual Formation

Unlikely messengers

We pray to God and listen for his response. And perhaps we’re looking for our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 1, 2022

The show must go on AcceptanceEnduranceResponsibility

The show must go on

Life happens. But the demands and responsibilities of life don’t stop. The show must go…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 28, 2022

Learning to listen to God CommunicationPrayerSpiritual Formation

Learning to listen to God

Many of our conversations tend to be only one-way. We do a lot of talking,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 27, 2022

While it is called today MeaningTimeWisdom

While it is called today

Life comes with many demands and responsibilities and it’s very tempting to keep putting off…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 26, 2022

The river of relationships ChangeDiscernmentWisdom

The river of relationships

It’s been said we can never step into the same river twice, because it’s not…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 25, 2022

The sun rises slowly GrowthPatienceVision

The sun rises slowly

Thankfully, God did not design the sun like a light switch – a sudden burst…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 24, 2022