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Not from here Uncategorized

Not from here

We instantly become outsiders whenever traveling away from home. Whether it’s our accent, dress, or…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 31, 2020

Patient and kind Uncategorized

Patient and kind

The call to love is no easy task. It’s often terribly inconvenient and trying –…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 30, 2020

The sun still rises Dark nightsHopeResurrection

The sun still rises

Life is filled with much uncertainty. Daily we wake up to many unexpected events not…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 29, 2020

Get off the fence Uncategorized

Get off the fence

Many decisions don’t have one clear answer and wisdom calls for us to take our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 28, 2020

Beyond the recipe Uncategorized

Beyond the recipe

Following a recipe is a great place to start when we don’t know how to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 27, 2020

Family man Uncategorized

Family man

Life calls us to wear many different hats. And we must constantly work toward that elusive…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 26, 2020

The wise fool ArchetypesAwarenessWisdom

The wise fool

All too often we take ourselves too seriously. We want to appear respectful and proper…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 25, 2020

Daily courage Uncategorized

Daily courage

We usually assign courage to front line workers and military personnel. But there’s a daily…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 23, 2020

Sexual introversion Sexuality

Sexual introversion

There’s a private side to our sexual selves – an internal world that is ours…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 22, 2020

Illusion of independence Uncategorized

Illusion of independence

Maturity calls for us to stand on our own two feet. But this does not…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 21, 2020

Complex simplicity Uncategorized

Complex simplicity

Many things in life are straightforward and simple. But others require nuance and complexity to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 20, 2020

Quiet time Uncategorized

Quiet time

Life is noisy. Often from the time we get up to the time we go…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 19, 2020

Don’t settle Uncategorized

Don’t settle

We frustrate ourselves when we set unrealistic expectations. And there’s much wisdom in accepting the good…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 18, 2020

Back to school Uncategorized

Back to school

We’re never too old to go back to school. There’s always more to learn and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 17, 2020

Never runs dry Soul CareSpiritual FormationVitality

Never runs dry

There’s a time to receive and a time to give. And when we understand just…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 16, 2020

Yesterday, today, and tomorrow Uncategorized

Yesterday, today, and tomorrow

While life is lived in the present, there remains much wisdom in both looking back…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 15, 2020

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