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Nonnatural gifts and callings CallingGiftsWork

Nonnatural gifts and callings

We often think of our gifts as those things we naturally do well. While we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 6, 2021

Get off the sidelines Uncategorized

Get off the sidelines

There is joy in watching a good game. To see others perform and excel in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 5, 2021

Beauty for ashes Uncategorized

Beauty for ashes

Hope often seems too risky and vulnerable when we’re surrounded by such profound brokenness and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 4, 2021

Great expectations Uncategorized

Great expectations

We generally find what we’re looking for. Our expectations set the lens in which we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 3, 2021

Necessary suffering SufferingTransformation

Necessary suffering

Suffering is not something we usually sign up for willingly. In fact, we tend to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 2, 2021

Unfulfilled desires Uncategorized

Unfulfilled desires

It’s true we don’t get everything we want. Even when we pray earnestly, some desires…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 1, 2021

Ordering our inner world Uncategorized

Ordering our inner world

  We have countless thoughts and feelings each day. And most come and go without…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 31, 2021

Multiple fronts Uncategorized

Multiple fronts

  The challenges of life rarely come in orderly fashion one after the other. In…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 30, 2021

We still bleed Uncategorized

We still bleed

  Life often requires us to endure many hits. The show must go on and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 29, 2021

Because God said so Uncategorized

Because God said so

  It’s natural to question and want to know why things must be done a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 28, 2021

Allowing others to speak for themselves Uncategorized

Allowing others to speak for themselves

  Sometimes we hear what we want to hear. And regardless of what another person…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 27, 2021

Boiling water ahead Uncategorized

Boiling water ahead

    Some changes are sudden and we can quickly correct course as needed. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 26, 2021

A time to rebel Spiritual WarfareWarriorWisdom

A time to rebel

  There’s a time to go with the flow – to conform and keep the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 25, 2021

Tent making Uncategorized

Tent making

  Some get paid to do what they love. They’re able to answer God’s call…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 24, 2021

Be the tortoise Uncategorized

Be the tortoise

  Shortcuts and life hacks can save a lot of time. But some things cannot…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 23, 2021

Can is not the same as should Uncategorized

Can is not the same as should

  We have the freedom to do many things. But just because we can do something doesn’t…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 22, 2021

Remember your worth Uncategorized

Remember your worth

  God has crowned us each with his divine dignity and empowered us to bring…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 21, 2021

Sex and creativity Uncategorized

Sex and creativity

  Sexual energy is creative. We likely feel more turned on and alive when we’re…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 20, 2021

Even cactus need water Uncategorized

Even cactus need water

  Solid friendships can endure the ups and downs of life, including those seasons in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 19, 2021

Qualified authorities Uncategorized

Qualified authorities

  Everyone has an opinion. But not all opinions are equal. And we must carefully…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 18, 2021

Beautiful and dirty BeautyBody wisdomEmbodiment

Beautiful and dirty

The human body is a beautiful and stunning masterpiece. And at the same time, it’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 17, 2021

When two become one Uncategorized

When two become one

  Marriage changes things. Before we were our own man and could more or less…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 16, 2021

Better than others Uncategorized

Better than others

  We all have our unique talents, gifts, and abilities and this makes us better…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 15, 2021

Hearing our story Uncategorized

Hearing our story

  We live in story – constantly telling and hearing the living drama that makes…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 14, 2021

Space to breathe Uncategorized

Space to breathe

  Often it feels like we’re pulled in one direction after another. Many things need…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 13, 2021

Two are better than one Uncategorized

Two are better than one

  We all need a helping hand from time to time. Sometimes we simply cannot…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 12, 2021

With the grain of the universe Uncategorized

With the grain of the universe

  There’s a way things work. And reality doesn’t wait on our permission to continue…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 11, 2021

Beginner’s mind Uncategorized

Beginner’s mind

  We learn many things as we go throughout life. And soon there’s a settled…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 10, 2021

Speak life BlessingsGoodnessLove

Speak life

  Words have power. They are used to encourage and build up, and also to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 9, 2021

Balancing responsibilities Uncategorized

Balancing responsibilities

  While some are prone to neglect their responsibilities, others tend to take on more…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMarch 8, 2021