FreedomLoveSpiritual Formation Love is Free Many things have been done in the name of love, which in fact are not…Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 22, 2016
BeautyEmbodimentErotic ImagesStewardship Affected by Beauty It seems many of us have an uncertain relationship with beauty, especially when it comes…Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 15, 2016
Erotic ImagesEroticism Erotic Art versus Pornography Often, and with much shame and guilt, men have confessed to me their obsession with…Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 10, 2016
Spiritual Formation Letting Go to Become There is a time to hold on, and a time to let go. It takes…Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 30, 2015
ChristmasSpiritual Formation Immanuel The name Immanuel means God with us. It reminds us that God is not some…Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 21, 2015
HopeMarriageSpiritual Formation On Hope “In Christ alone my hope is found.” We sing these words and declare them…Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 16, 2015
AlliesCommunityFriendship Identifying Your Crows “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” The people we surround ourselves…Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 15, 2015
Marriage An Inward Focus Most days I just get into my vehicle and start driving, not giving much thought…Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 10, 2015
Male SexualityMasculinity Masculine Initiation For most of human history, in every age and culture, boys were initiated into manhood…Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 4, 2015
DeathGratitudeGriefMusingsSpiritual Formation Death and Gratitude Death has visited my community quite often recently, and it has not spared my family either.…Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 25, 2015
CoachingEmbodimentLovemaking AtmosphereSexual DesireSexual IntimacySexualitySimplicitySoul CareStewardshipStress Too Stressed for Sex? It is no surprise that life can be very stressful. Not only are we faced…Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 19, 2015
passionPleasureSexual IntimacySexuality The Spice of Life As I was buying a bag of apples the other day, I was struck at…Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 15, 2015
Lovemaking Atmosphere Let’s Talk About S-E-X! For many couples, talking openly about their sexual life can be difficult. Even if they…Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 5, 2015
FriendshipLoveMarriagePresenceQuality TimeSpiritual Formation The Power of Presence There are days when my heart is overwhelmed. I long for something, yet nothing in particular. Usual work and…Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 1, 2015
Sex EdSexualityStewardship It’s Planting Time Here in Atlanta, the cool fall mornings have arrived and the leaves are bursting with…Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 24, 2015
Larger StorySpiritual Formation Engage Your Passions One of my favorite memories growing up was sitting with my dad after dinner waiting…Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 19, 2015
DeathFaithHopeLoveResurrectionSpiritual FormationTrust Surrender On a recent retreat with some friends it rained, a lot. After looking forward to…Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 11, 2015
AlliesCommunityFriendshipMasculinity Forging a Masculine Community Whether we like to admit it or not men need each other. It is in…Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 9, 2015
Dark nightsSoul CareSpiritual Formation Dark Night Excavation As part of a recent team building exercise at work, I was asked where I…Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 30, 2015
ArousalQ&ASex EdSexual AnatomyStewardshipThe Penis Q & A with Dr. Corey: Spontaneous Erections "I am a 28-year-old guy and I’ve been having a problem with unpredictable erections four…Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 24, 2015
Erotic ImagesPornographySexual Addiction Thoughts on addiction to pornography I have a friend who has a little habit. He begins every morning indulging in…Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 24, 2015
ErosLarger StoryTheology of Sex Eros Toward the World It is not difficult to see the many divisions that exist in the world and…Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 1, 2015
Sexual MaturitySexualityStewardshipTheology of Sex Sexual Stewardship You may remember the story Jesus told of the man who entrusted his three servants…Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 30, 2015
Lovemaking AtmosphereSexualitySimplicitySoul CareStewardship Simplicity and Sex Busyness has a way of creeping up on us, and we often have to resist…Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 8, 2015
Lovemaking AtmosphereMarriageSexual PolaritySexuality Igniting the Spark of Sexual Passion They are best friends, great parents, and it is clear they love each other deeply.…Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 1, 2015
SexualitySpiritual SexualityTheology of Sex Taking Sex into the Deep What do we do when we find ourselves wanting more in our sexual lives? Many…Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 15, 2014
Spiritual SexualityTheology of Sex Spiritual Sex More often than not, spiritual practices are kept separate from our sexual life. Even when…Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 22, 2014
Erotic ImagesEroticismMarriagePornographySexuality Holy Eroticism in Art The ideas of God-based art portraying holy eroticism and the need for its beauty are…Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 7, 2014
BeautyErotic ImagesEroticismLustMale SexualityPornographyQ&ASexual FantasiesSexualityTheology of Sex Pornography and the Mutually Consenting Couple Editor's Notes: Originally posted on Enhancing the Dance. See followup comments here. I’m (Dr. Jessica McCleese)…Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 5, 2014
Church ResponseEmbodimentErosEroticismFreedomLoveLustMale SexualityMasturbationMusingsPleasurePornographySingle SexualitySpiritual SexualityStewardship Questioning Masturbation Much debate has surrounded the topic of masturbation in Christian circles. Often the debate asks…Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 29, 2014