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Letting reality teach Uncategorized

Letting reality teach

No one likes to see those we love continue to make bad choices. And we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 14, 2020

Young and old Uncategorized

Young and old

Youth are known for their energy and strength, while the old offer sagely wisdom. But,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 13, 2020

Marks of manhood Uncategorized

Marks of manhood

Most men want to be good and to know they have what it takes. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 12, 2020

Start by doing it badly Uncategorized

Start by doing it badly

We love the idea of being a natural – effortlessly accomplishing whatever it is we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 11, 2020

Bad faith Uncategorized

Bad faith

It’s one thing to give someone the benefit of the doubt and take them at…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 10, 2020

Forgive them Uncategorized

Forgive them

Forgiveness is often the last thing on our mind when someone has caused us harm.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 9, 2020

We rise as kings Uncategorized

We rise as kings

We were created as kings of the earth to rule and reign with care. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 8, 2020

Budgeting time Uncategorized

Budgeting time

We get 24 hours each day, but we often still wonder where all of our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 7, 2020

Lost souls Uncategorized

Lost souls

We often live life on autopilot. We go to school, get a job, raise our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 6, 2020

Out of touch Uncategorized

Out of touch

Touch is a basic human need and we experience a failure to thrive without it.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 5, 2020

Shared experience Uncategorized

Shared experience

We know our private thoughts. And it often feels like we’re the only one to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 4, 2020

Building emotional immunity Uncategorized

Building emotional immunity

One person’s bad mood can affect all those around. And one person’s happiness can also…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 3, 2020

God spot Uncategorized

God spot

Our desire for love and belonging runs deep and we naturally look to others to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 2, 2020

Waiting on others Uncategorized

Waiting on others

Often we see clearly the changes others need to make. And it’s tempting to refuse…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 1, 2020

Letting go is risky Uncategorized

Letting go is risky

Change requires us to open to new possibilities. And this is inherently risky. While we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 31, 2020

Taking back our report card Uncategorized

Taking back our report card

We all long to know we’re doing a good job – to know we’re making…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 30, 2020

Telling our story Uncategorized

Telling our story

We live our life going forward and don’t always see the value of retelling the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 29, 2020

The buck stops here Uncategorized

The buck stops here

There’s wisdom in surrounding ourselves with many advisors. This village of support offers many insights we would…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 28, 2020

Building our Rome Uncategorized

Building our Rome

There’s much we want to see accomplished, but many days we often wonder if our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 27, 2020

Good enough Uncategorized

Good enough

Some days we hit a home run. And certainly these are to be celebrated. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 26, 2020

Self-respect Uncategorized

Self-respect

Naturally, we want others to respect us and can feel quite offended whenever they don’t.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 25, 2020

Time to shake the dust Uncategorized

Time to shake the dust

Not everyone will receive what we have to offer. And this is okay. While we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 24, 2020

Worth fighting for Uncategorized

Worth fighting for

Many things we bicker about don’t matter in the long run. Our fights are mostly…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 23, 2020

Differences unite Uncategorized

Differences unite

Certainly our differences often bring deep division. And we must find a common ground beyond our own…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 22, 2020

No one right answer Uncategorized

No one right answer

Daily we’re faced with many decisions that require much wisdom and discernment to make. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 21, 2020

Finding common ground Uncategorized

Finding common ground

We each have our own interest and desires. And yet we’re also created for relationships,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 20, 2020

It starts at home FamilyHomeLeadership

It starts at home

For better or worse, our home life shaped much of who we became as adults.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 19, 2020

Looking back with grace Uncategorized

Looking back with grace

We often look back with guilt at the decisions we once made, wishing we knew…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 18, 2020

Selective focus Uncategorized

Selective focus

We all engage in selective focus – choosing to emphasize certain things over others. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 17, 2020

Seeing the unseen Spiritual Warfare

Seeing the unseen

There’s more going on than what meets the eye and the physical world we see…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 16, 2020