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Fights that matter

We each have our own perspective. And eventually this leads to disagreements. There may even…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 2, 2020

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Majoring in the minors

Occasionally, we seek to persuade others to see as we do. And it’s wonderful when…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

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The work of redemption

Much of our original glory has been lost through abuse, misuse, and complacency. Many things…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

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The work of play

Play is not just for kids. Even as adults we need regular doses of play…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

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Practice presence

Often we’re pulled in many directions at once. And it’s very frustrating when others interrupt…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

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All in

It’s risky to show up alone – to have no guarantee that others will match…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

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Soul winter

Once holiday magic has passed, the bareness of winter leaves us ready for new life.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

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Time marches on

Time does not wait on our permission. It marches on at its own pace regardless…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

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Top 10 Posts of 2019

As 2019 quickly draws to an end, here’s a look back at the Top 10…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 20, 2019

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Your presence is the gift

Some gifts are priceless. We know it’s the thought that matters more than the price…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 18, 2019

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The gift of no

There are many needs we’re called to meet. And occasionally we try to meet every…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 17, 2019

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Fighting for joy

Our days are filled with much heartache and grief. There’s misery at every turn and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 16, 2019

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Rinse and repeat

Once is not always enough. Often we must repeat many important things to get their…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 15, 2019

Befriend yourself AwarenessFriendshipIntimacySoulSoul CareTrue Self

Befriend yourself

It’s hard for others to like us when we don’t like ourselves. We might receive…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 14, 2019

Playing the victim FreedomIntegrityResponsibility

Playing the victim

Many things happen outside of our control and place us in situations we would not…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 13, 2019

Meaningful drifting AwarenessChangeCreativeDesireFaithFreedomHopeMeaningPurposeTrue SelfVision

Meaningful drifting

The journey of life is rarely straightforward. Despite our best made plans, it still includes…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 12, 2019

Blueprint DesirePurposeVision

Blueprint

We must have vision to reach our destination. This keeps us from going in circles…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 11, 2019

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Sexual peace

We're often more familiar with sexual shame, brokenness, and struggle than with sexual peace. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 10, 2019

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False loyalty

In an age of self-interest, perhaps loyalty seems like a foreign concept. But we all…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 9, 2019

Your origin story ConnectionLarger StoryPurposeStory

Your origin story

Our conscious memories go back to early childhood. And we typically mark the day of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 8, 2019

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Gift and liability

We each have a gift. But when overextended, our gift becomes a liability. In fact,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 7, 2019

Let your life speak for you ChangeCommunicationFaithIntegrityLifePresenceStory

Let your life speak for you

Sometimes we’re missed – misunderstood, misportrayed, and misjudged in the eyes of others. And as…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 6, 2019

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Review time

Important truths need more than one reading to fully absorb. And reexamining past lessons allows…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 5, 2019

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Let come what may

Naturally we seek a positive outcome for our efforts and don’t want to see them…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 4, 2019

Questioning traditions CommitmentCommunityConnectionDiscernmentFamilyFreedomMarriageMeaningRespectRitualStory

Questioning traditions

There’s a certain way we do things. And in this sense, we’re all traditionalists –…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 3, 2019

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Seasons of life

Life continually flows from one season to the next. Some seasons are gone too soon…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 2, 2019

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The gift of listening

Everyone wants to be heard and we tend to get louder and louder until we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 1, 2019

Obsessed and preoccupied AwarenessFearFreedomShadowWorry

Obsessed and preoccupied

Occasionally something grabs our attention that’s hard to let go of. It keeps us up…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 27, 2019

The long game CommitmentEnduranceFaithMaturityVision

The long game

We play games everyday. And our favorite seems to be the short game– doing whatever…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 26, 2019

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Sexual gratitude

We rightly thank God for our family and friends, our ability to earn a living,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 25, 2019