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Seeing beneath their pain Uncategorized

Seeing beneath their pain

Our fights and disagreements are not always with the person we think they’re with. When…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 29, 2020

Two wrongs Uncategorized

Two wrongs

It’s only natural to want to repay someone in kind when they hurt us –…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 28, 2020

Enough is enough Uncategorized

Enough is enough

Not every fight is worth fighting and many things we simply learn to tolerate and let go.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 27, 2020

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Stuck on milk

There’s no reason to make things any harder than what’s necessary. But merely taking the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 26, 2020

Seeing the good Uncategorized

Seeing the good

It’s easy to complain about what we don’t have and how bad things are. Our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 25, 2020

Everything doesn’t need fixed Uncategorized

Everything doesn’t need fixed

No one likes seeing a loved one disappointed or hurt. And our natural tendency is…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 24, 2020

Back and forth Uncategorized

Back and forth

We’re generally taught to be very driven in life. It’s up to us to pursue, tackle,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 24, 2020

Do not fear Uncategorized

Do not fear

Life often brings many scary and unpredictable outcomes to our path. And fear is the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 23, 2020

When wounds become idols Uncategorized

When wounds become idols

Our wounds matter and should never be downplayed or quickly dismissed. All the same, healing…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 22, 2020

Quest for power Uncategorized

Quest for power

Power is often seen as the ability to dominate and control others. And, to be…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 21, 2020

Holding on and letting go Uncategorized

Holding on and letting go

Some things are not worth carrying into a new day. But others are good to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 20, 2020

Priorities Uncategorized

Priorities

Everyday we decide how to use the time given to us. And whether conscious or…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 19, 2020

Inconveniences of community Uncategorized

Inconveniences of community

It’s clear we need each other and must be intentional about building a village of support around…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 18, 2020

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Sex as ritual

Sex takes on many different tones and meanings. And many times it’s simply a pleasurable, fun, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 17, 2020

Invitations into the more Uncategorized

Invitations into the more

When we discover something that makes our life better we naturally want to share it…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 16, 2020

Litmus test of integrity Uncategorized

Litmus test of integrity

Integrity is living life consistent with our deep values and beliefs. While our roles change,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 15, 2020

Not ours to own Uncategorized

Not ours to own

Many people will blame us for things not our fault. And sometimes we also accept…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 14, 2020

Kindred spirits Uncategorized

Kindred spirits

Sometimes we wonder if we’re alone in the quirky ways we see the world. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 13, 2020

Defining success Uncategorized

Defining success

A life of success can have many different definitions. And what’s considered an achievement for…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 12, 2020

Love is corrective Uncategorized

Love is corrective

Love doesn’t turn its face from the ugly and embarrassing parts of our story. It…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 11, 2020

Night vision Dark nights

Night vision

The path before us is clear when the sun is shining bright. But things are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 10, 2020

False guilt Uncategorized

False guilt

It’s only natural to feel guilty when we’ve done something wrong or have caused harm…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 9, 2020

To share, or not to share Uncategorized

To share, or not to share

Some people are open books and will share everything on their hearts and minds. While…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 8, 2020

The need for validation Uncategorized

The need for validation

We all want to know we matter, we’re desired, and that we have what it…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 7, 2020

Work as worship Uncategorized

Work as worship

Work is how we earn a living and provide for our families. And while it…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 6, 2020

Mistakes don’t rob us of our worth or calling Uncategorized

Mistakes don’t rob us of our worth or calling

Sometimes our choices really mess things up. Much heartache and suffering is often the result…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 5, 2020

Freedom of faith Uncategorized

Freedom of faith

Many decisions in life don’t come with a clear right or wrong path. In fact,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 4, 2020

Back to the beginning Uncategorized

Back to the beginning

Growth is rarely as straightforward as we might like. Even after learning certain lessons and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 3, 2020

The cost and freedom of truth Uncategorized

The cost and freedom of truth

Truth is often disruptive. It’s not always what we want to face as it can…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 2, 2020

Soul connections Uncategorized

Soul connections

We all desire a place to belong – an inner circle in which we’re fully…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 1, 2020