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Orbital paths of growth ContemplationGrowthSpiritual Formation

Orbital paths of growth

We tend to assume the growth and healing we need in life will take a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 23, 2022

Our free gifts FreedomGiftsMaturity

Our free gifts

Many times we give expecting it to be returned in kind. And this can lead…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 22, 2022

Oath of office FatherHusbandLeadershipResponsibility

Oath of office

Leaders usually take some sort of oath of office before executing the duties of this…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 21, 2022

Needy souls GraceRestorationSoul Care

Needy souls

We are born helplessly dependent on our parents for our very survival. And part of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 20, 2022

Upgrading our compliments AffirmationGoodnessGrowth

Upgrading our compliments

We all like being affirmed in various ways and this is often expressed through different…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 19, 2022

Rediscovering our lost hearts HeartShadowSoul Care

Rediscovering our lost hearts

Often we get so busy doing life that we don’t realize we’ve left our hearts…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 18, 2022

Gifts and identity ConnectionGiftsIdentity

Gifts and identity

We’re often known for what we do – the gifts we offer to the world.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 17, 2022

Not one sparrow ContemplationLoveSpiritual Formation

Not one sparrow

There’s a difference between knowing we’re loved intellectually and experiencing this love personally. And often…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 16, 2022

Correcting others as friends ConflictFriendshipGrace

Correcting others as friends

Occasionally, we listen to others and realize that they’re not speaking accurately. This might be…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 15, 2022

Opening our hearts as a path toward romance HeartRomanceVulnerability

Opening our hearts as a path toward romance

 Being romantic generally focuses on what we do for the other – getting the right…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 14, 2022

Bringing a personal touch to romance CareLoveRomance

Bringing a personal touch to romance

We all want to be seen and desired for who we are uniquely. And even…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 13, 2022

The ministry of laughter JoyPlaySoul Care

The ministry of laughter

There are many serious matters of life that rightly need our solemn attention. And we’re…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 12, 2022

Revisiting sexual faithfulness FaithSexualityStewardship

Revisiting sexual faithfulness

Typically, we think of sexual faithfulness in terms of avoiding the bad – not cheating…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 11, 2022

Dual roles and responsibilities DiscernmentLeadershipLoveResponsibility

Dual roles and responsibilities

Our roles and responsibilities in life don’t always fit neatly into separate categories. And often…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 10, 2022

Wounded healers ComfortHealingWounds

Wounded healers

No one escapes this life without his fair share of wounds. We all have gained…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 9, 2022

Acceptance without resignation AcceptanceFreedomHope

Acceptance without resignation

There are many things throughout our life and relationships not as they should be, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 8, 2022

Forest and trees AwarenessLifeMeaning

Forest and trees

Our daily grind often keeps our attention focused on many of the details of life.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 7, 2022

Death and laughter DeathHopeResurrection

Death and laughter

Death is not something we typically look forward to and we try not to think…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 6, 2022

Comfort food BeautyPleasureSoul Care

Comfort food

Life is hard and there’s no end to the work we’re called to do. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 5, 2022

The positive side of envy DiscernmentEnvyMotivation

The positive side of envy

Often we falsely compare ourselves to others rather than being content with what we do…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 4, 2022

Time is not enough FaithTimeWork

Time is not enough

Many things in life take time and cannot be rushed. But it’s a mistake to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 3, 2022

Our sexual shadows LightSexualityShadow

Our sexual shadows

There’s certainly a private side to our sexual selves. Not everyone has the right or…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 2, 2022

Naming elephants LightShadowTransparency

Naming elephants

Every issue is not helpful to bring up. And many others are rightly dismissed and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 1, 2022

Our finitude HumilityStewardshipWisdom

Our finitude

Life requires much from us. And there’s much we want to do and engage. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 31, 2022

The path of suffering EnduranceSpiritual FormationSuffering

The path of suffering

Life is hard and there are many things we must endure as we move toward…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 30, 2022

Remembering the days of our youth GraceHumilityMaturity

Remembering the days of our youth

We were all young once. But we are often quick to forget. We tend to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 29, 2022

The need for persistence CourageEndurancePatience

The need for persistence

There’s not much we have to wait on these days and it’s easy to give…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 28, 2022

Self and community CommunityGiftsPurposeTrue Self

Self and community

We’ve been uniquely gifted to do certain things well. And life is not just about…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 27, 2022

Waking up through beauty and tragedy BeautyChangeSuffering

Waking up through beauty and tragedy

Few things pierce the human soul like beauty and tragedy. Both disrupt our daily life…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 26, 2022

Wrestling with self AwarenessConflictDiscernment

Wrestling with self

Life is filled with many hurdles. And there are some people who will actively stand…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 25, 2022