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Firm foundation AwarenessDiscernmentSpiritual Formation

Firm foundation

It’s only natural for our eyes to gravitate toward the grander of a building more…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 9, 2024

Life goes on CourageGriefResponsibility

Life goes on

Time is cruel and gracious. On the one hand, part of us expects life to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 8, 2024

AdventurePremaritalTogetherVideo

Top 10 Premarital Checklist for Christian Couples: Preparing to Live Together (Video)

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Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 7, 2024

They-Self AwarenessDiscernmentTrue Self

They-Self

They tell us the best places to eat, which cars and houses we should purchase,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 7, 2024

Prologue DeathHopeResurrection

Prologue

Good stories often come with a prologue – an introduction setting the stage for the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 6, 2024

How it ends AwarenessHopeStory

How it ends

Origin stories are important. They help us to orientate ourselves in the story we’re living.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 5, 2024

Et tu, brother? ArchetypesFriendshipWounds

Et tu, brother?

Even the best of parents are not perfect – leaving us all with varying degrees…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 4, 2024

On spiritual leadership LeadershipMaturitySpiritual Formation

On spiritual leadership

Each man will flavor leadership in his own unique ways. And we should not let…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 3, 2024

Our father’s approval BlessingsFatherSonship

Our father’s approval

There’s something written deep in the heart of a boy that longs for and needs…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 2, 2024

​​Applying universal principles CommitmentTruthWisdom

​​Applying universal principles

We don't always have the luxury of having intentional teachers in every area of life.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 1, 2024

AcceptanceArchetypesLoveTrue SelfVideo

Beneath the Beast (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** Beauty and the Beast While listening to a client's story the other…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 31, 2024

Trusting yourself IntegrityTrue SelfTrust

Trusting yourself

Basic trust is fundamental for every relationship, including the one we have with ourselves. Perhaps…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 31, 2024

You are worth it AcceptanceLoveTruth

You are worth it

Many of us doubt whether we’re truly worthy of love and belonging. While we know…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 30, 2024

Wait… AwarenessEndurancePatience

Wait…

There’s joy in knowing and figuring things out immediately. But occasionally things need time to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 29, 2024

The dilemma of avoidance ConflictDiscernmentWisdom

The dilemma of avoidance

Avoidance creates space between us and the potential threat we might be facing.  And like…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 28, 2024

On symphonies and jazz AwarenessPersonality DifferencesWisdom

On symphonies and jazz

A musical symphony embodies structure, order, and precision - each note meticulously written and executed,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 25, 2024

PeaceSoul CareVideoWorry

Anxious for nothing (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** We're bombarded daily with many concerns Life is filled with many demands…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 24, 2024

Hard fighting soldier Larger StorySpiritual WarfareWarrior

Hard fighting soldier

Soldiers have a job to do. And a good soldier cannot get distracted worrying about…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 24, 2024

In and on relationally DiscernmentIntimacyMarriage

In and on relationally

Business owners are regularly reminded of the distinction between working in their business and working…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 23, 2024

Forgotten vows AwarenessDiscernmentWisdom

Forgotten vows

Part of growing up is learning what does and does not work. And our success…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 22, 2024

Exercised by longing DesireSoulSpiritual Formation

Exercised by longing

In an age of instant gratification we’ve often lost touch with the deep desires of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 21, 2024

Relational obligations LoveMaturityResponsibility

Relational obligations

We generally like to think of our relationships as spontaneous and free. And certainly love…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 20, 2024

Allowing our feet to be washed HumilityLoveService

Allowing our feet to be washed

We’re rightly taught to look out for the interest of others, and even in positions…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 19, 2024

Soul numbness AwarenessSoulSoul Care

Soul numbness

The human soul runs deep and is very responsive to the highs and lows of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 18, 2024

CourageFaithVideo

Daily courage | Live by faith (Video)

***Read the Transcript*** Physical bravery one type of courage We often think of courage in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 17, 2024

Capable of every sin AwarenessSpiritual FormationWisdom

Capable of every sin

It’s tempting to look down on others when they fall into various sins, especially when…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 17, 2024

Grand reunion GriefHopeResurrection

Grand reunion

A lifetime is still too short to spend with the ones we love. And even…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 16, 2024

​​Outwitting the Bad Wolf CourageStoryWisdom

​​Outwitting the Bad Wolf

Many themes in our story repeat. And this gives us a chance to learn and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 15, 2024

Inventory of desire DesireGoodnessTrue Self

Inventory of desire

Desire doesn’t seem to be much of an issue in an age of endless stimuli…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 14, 2024

My food… CallingSpiritual FormationWork

My food…

We try to feed our soul with many things. And much of it turns out…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 13, 2024