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Love works Uncategorized

Love works

Some relationships just seem to click, while others feel like we’re forcing things to happen.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 6, 2021

In the arena Uncategorized

In the arena

It’s easy to criticize others and complain how things could be better. But merely grumbling…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 5, 2021

Back to work Uncategorized

Back to work

We all need regular breaks – a time to downshift and rest from our normal…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 4, 2021

Celebrating manhood Uncategorized

Celebrating manhood

God created us as male and female and declared his creation as very good. As such,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 3, 2021

Not on my watch Uncategorized

Not on my watch

Some things are outside of our control and our efforts might do little to actually…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 2, 2021

A new thing Uncategorized

A new thing

We get a fresh start each morning. Yesterday is done – written in the books…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2021

Top 10 of 2020 Top 10

Top 10 of 2020

Top Ten Growing up sexually - While we understand the need to mature in many areas,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 30, 2020

O come, O come, Emmanuel Christmas

O come, O come, Emmanuel

Much of life is not as it should be. And we yell, groan, and weep…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 25, 2020

The thrill of hope Christmas

The thrill of hope

It’s hard to keep going when each day seems like more of the same. Darkness…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 20, 2020

Prolonged gestation Uncategorized

Prolonged gestation

We might look around and feel behind compared to others. But what appears as delayed…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 19, 2020

I need you Uncategorized

I need you

We’re all needy however much we hate to admit it. While it’s true there are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 18, 2020

Spread joy Uncategorized

Spread joy

Joy is contagious. The more we spread it the more it grows. And while it’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 17, 2020

Keep holding on Uncategorized

Keep holding on

Life gets hard and sometimes it feels like we have nothing more to give. We’re…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 16, 2020

Learning to fish Uncategorized

Learning to fish

Life is easier when things are done for us. But maturity requires us to learn…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 15, 2020

Soulful indulgences Uncategorized

Soulful indulgences

Life is filled with many burdens and responsibilities. Constantly we’re working, thinking, planning, and doing.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 14, 2020

Cheerful giver Uncategorized

Cheerful giver

We each have a gift to bring more life and goodness into the world. And,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 13, 2020

Chasing the next Uncategorized

Chasing the next

Some days we can hardly wait to be over. And this is particularly true during…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 12, 2020

Not shaken Uncategorized

Not shaken

Our days are filled with much heartache and grief, disappointment and suffering. There’s much not…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 11, 2020

Invest in friendships Friendship

Invest in friendships

Friendships are a necessary luxury to live life to the fullest. It’s true we can…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 10, 2020

Inner truth Uncategorized

Inner truth

We have a lived experience all our own – an inner truth that no one…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 9, 2020

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