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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

Sunk cost Uncategorized

Sunk cost

It’s hard to give up on something once we’ve invested our time, energy, and resources…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 14, 2020

You are enough Uncategorized

You are enough

We’re all haunted with various doubts and insecurities – wondering if we’re enough to receive…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 13, 2020

Desire for release Uncategorized

Desire for release

Stress builds as we tackle life’s many demands. And even when there’s joy in our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 12, 2020

Gentle warrior Uncategorized

Gentle warrior

There are things worth fighting for and our natural tendency often relies on brute force…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 11, 2020

Pleasing to the eye BeautyEmbodimentGoodness

Pleasing to the eye

It’s clear God has made a beautiful world for us to enjoy. And this includes…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 10, 2020

The whole truth Uncategorized

The whole truth

There’s no expectation for us to share everything with everyone. Many parts of our story rightly…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 9, 2020

Why do good? Uncategorized

Why do good?

The path of goodness is often difficult and very lonely. And many times we wonder…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 8, 2020

Your seed Uncategorized

Your seed

God has given us each the ability to create and bring more life into the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 7, 2020

Life with Uncategorized

Life with

We are created to work. And our daily grind is part of how we faithfully…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 6, 2020

Make amends ForgivenessHumilityRepentance

Make amends

Sometimes we drop the ball. Whether intentional or not, we often bring harm to others…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 5, 2020

Bite your tongue Uncategorized

Bite your tongue

Everything doesn’t need to be said. Even when something is true, it’s not always helpful.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 4, 2020

Grief and hope Uncategorized

Grief and hope

Life doesn’t always turn out as planned and we must often grieve many reasonable expectations.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 3, 2020

A case for the sacred Uncategorized

A case for the sacred

There is a place for the public and for the private, the common and the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 2, 2020

Going back to go forward Uncategorized

Going back to go forward

As much as we might like to just keep moving forward, sometimes the only way…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 1, 2020