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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

Harnessed strength Uncategorized

Harnessed strength

God has empowered us to make things happen. But our strength is not for our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 30, 2020

Dialing in Uncategorized

Dialing in

Sometimes we miss each other because we’re not dialed into the frequency of each other’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 29, 2020

Habits for the soul Uncategorized

Habits for the soul

The constant demands of life have a way of wearing us down. And most days…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 28, 2020

Soul CareVideo

Soul care in times of uncertainty (Sermon) – Video

Our souls cannot thrive in a constant state of flux. We need some anchors to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 27, 2020

Soul CareVideo

Soul care in times of uncertainty (Bible Class) – Video

In times of uncertainty we must practice habits of the soul that allow us to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 27, 2020

Pledge of allegiance Uncategorized

Pledge of allegiance

We dedicate our lives to many good things. But not all things are created equal…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 27, 2020

Taking out the trash Uncategorized

Taking out the trash

Waste is a natural byproduct of living. Certain things are no longer useful and are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 26, 2020

Sins of immaturity Uncategorized

Sins of immaturity

Rarely is our intent to cause harm when we sin. Selfishness and pride get the best…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 25, 2020

Awestruck Uncategorized

Awestruck

The presence of greatness often overwhelms us. Witnessing divine glory reflected in another rightly fills…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 24, 2020

Beneath the waterline Uncategorized

Beneath the waterline

Much of life is lived on autopilot. We move from one thing to the next…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 23, 2020

Sexual wholeness Uncategorized

Sexual wholeness

The mechanics of sex are fairly easy to figure out. Everyday horny teenagers find a way…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 22, 2020

Rights and privileges Uncategorized

Rights and privileges

Some people have the right to know our full story, while others earn the privilege.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 21, 2020

A picture of unity Uncategorized

A picture of unity

For the most part, marital disagreements seem personal to the couple and no one else’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 20, 2020

When life sucks Uncategorized

When life sucks

We understand challenging and difficult seasons are a regular part of life. But there are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 19, 2020

You’re not stuck Uncategorized

You’re not stuck

We don’t always like the hand we’ve been dealt and would prefer different choices. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 18, 2020

Learning to receive Uncategorized

Learning to receive

It’s good to pour into others. But we must also learn to receive. We block…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 17, 2020

Lessons through failure Uncategorized

Lessons through failure

Some efforts are a bust. They simply don’t turn out as we had hoped. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 16, 2020

Time apart Uncategorized

Time apart

In marriage, the two become one, but this doesn’t mean they must be tied at…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 15, 2020