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Mundane goodness matters Uncategorized

Mundane goodness matters

Life is filled with many mundane tasks. And we don’t always see the fruit of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 8, 2020

False accusations Uncategorized

False accusations

Occasionally, people will accuse us of things that are not true. Perhaps it’s their pain…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 7, 2020

Beyond the trends Uncategorized

Beyond the trends

It’s enticing to keep up with the latest trends and developing current events. It feels good…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 6, 2020

A million little things Uncategorized

A million little things

Life has many defining moments – milestones that mark new beginnings. But more often than…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 5, 2020

Think on these things Uncategorized

Think on these things

Negativity is seductive. All too easily we spend our day ruminating on frustrations, shortcomings, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 4, 2020

When life is not fair Uncategorized

When life is not fair

Sometimes we must pay the cost for the problems of others. It’s not fair and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 3, 2020

Good conflict Uncategorized

Good conflict

Many conflicts only bring greater division and distain. But avoiding conflict doesn’t bring peace and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 2, 2020

Deep waters Uncategorized

Deep waters

The human heart holds many treasures deep beneath the surface. And it takes time and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 1, 2020

A man like us Uncategorized

A man like us

We have a tendency to elevate people, and to vilify them, to the point we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 30, 2020

Subtle fig leaves Uncategorized

Subtle fig leaves

The shame of sin causes us to hide. And we can develop pretty subtle fig leaves to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 29, 2020

Wired to do Uncategorized

Wired to do

It seems we often function in one of two modes – either on or off.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 28, 2020

Live life fully Uncategorized

Live life fully

Death comes to us all. But unfortunately the fear of death keeps many from living…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 27, 2020

Discipline of gratitude Uncategorized

Discipline of gratitude

There are many things to be grateful for everyday. But gratitude doesn’t always freely flow…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 26, 2020

Created as male and female Uncategorized

Created as male and female

In the beginning God created us as male and female – reflecting his divine image.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 25, 2020

Readjusting expectations Uncategorized

Readjusting expectations

Disappointments are a regular part of life. We’re frequently let down even when we hold…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 24, 2020

A tiger’s stripes Uncategorized

A tiger’s stripes

We all have the potential to grow and change – to become better versions of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 23, 2020

We get what we ask for Uncategorized

We get what we ask for

Life doesn’t simply happen to us. For better or worse, we play an active role…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 22, 2020

Labor pains Uncategorized

Labor pains

New life must be birthed into existence. And this often requires the increasing pains of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 21, 2020

Overtime Uncategorized

Overtime

The demands of life occasionally take us into overtime – beyond our normal rhythms and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 20, 2020

Give what you have Uncategorized

Give what you have

We see the many needs around us and want to make a difference. But we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 18, 2020

From the horse’s mouth Uncategorized

From the horse’s mouth

Messages have a way of getting watered down or outright distorted as they pass from…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 18, 2020

A time to brood Uncategorized

A time to brood

Some days we’re just in a sour mood – perhaps coming to terms with disappointment,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 17, 2020

Stay prepared Uncategorized

Stay prepared

Life comes with many curve balls – things we didn’t see coming that disrupt all…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 16, 2020

On being full and hungry Uncategorized

On being full and hungry

Wanting something more doesn’t mean we’re dissatisfied with what we have. We have the ability…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 15, 2020

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Sex as a decision to love

We have sex for many different reasons. Sometimes we’re motivated by the warm and positive…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 14, 2020

Review often Uncategorized

Review often

It’s easy to keep going in whatever direction we’re already headed. But what’s easy doesn’t…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 13, 2020

On winning and losing Uncategorized

On winning and losing

It feels good when we’ve put in the work and we come out on top.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 12, 2020

Living sacrifice Uncategorized

Living sacrifice

Christ gave his life in service of others. And not just at the point of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 11, 2020

Light of truth Uncategorized

Light of truth

Truth is exposing – bringing to light the evil that loves darkness. And while deception…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 10, 2020

Going against the grain Uncategorized

Going against the grain

No one likes being the bull in the china shop. And we’re often tempted to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 9, 2020