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A bifocal approach

There are many things that need our attention today. And wisdom also calls us to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 25, 2019

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Craving beauty

We need regular doses of beauty. Our souls crave it and our lives are impoverished…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 24, 2019

You are blessed ShameSoul CareSpiritual Formation

You are blessed

God delights in us without fail – not because of anything we have done, but…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 23, 2019

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Have the conversation

It seems easier to avoid some conversations. Perhaps we seek to dodge a familiar outcome,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 22, 2019

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Ending well

Whether graduating from school or into a new season of life, it is important to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 21, 2019

The elusive balance between work and family CreativeDiscernmentEnduranceFailureFaithFamilyHusbandLeadershipLifeMarriagePurposeStewardship

The elusive balance between work and family

We are called to offer our strength to the world – to make an impact…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 17, 2019

Becoming love GrowthHeartLoveMaturityPresencePurposeSpiritual Formation

Becoming love

It is not enough for us merely to do loving things. To become all that…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 17, 2019

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There’s more to sex than intimacy

Intimacy allows us to be deeply known. And certainly this enriches the sexual encounter. At…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 16, 2019

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Well done

We all long for someone to notice and tell us we have done well –…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 15, 2019

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The gift of stillness

Most days we feel behind. There is much to do and busyness is worn as…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 14, 2019

Take the tour CommunityConnectionFriendshipIntimacyMarriagePresence

Take the tour

Perhaps we are more of a homebody than we care to admit, particularly when it…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 12, 2019

Be your own man DiscernmentFaithFreedomGiftsPurposeShameStewardship

Be your own man

The road to becoming is often lonely. While others might walk with us, our calling…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 10, 2019

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The gift of solitude

Solitude is not just for introverts. We all need moments of intentional withdrawal from others.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 10, 2019

I see you CommunityConnectionDesireIntimacyLovePresence

I see you

Sure, it is good to know ourselves, but we also desire to be seen and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 9, 2019

The gift of silence RestorationShadowSimplicitySoul CareSpiritual Formation

The gift of silence

The world is noisy. At every turn, we are bombarded – our attention distracted by countless…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 6, 2019

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Accepting mysteries

Many things in life are beyond our understanding. And as much as we would love…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 6, 2019

A supple purpose FreedomMeaningPurposeStewardship

A supple purpose

Our purpose must be deep and supple in order for us to stay rooted and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 4, 2019

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Resistance training

We must be pushed beyond our edge in order to grow. Without regular resistance in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 4, 2019

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Know yourself

To discover the man God created us to be, we must know ourselves. Self-knowledge reveals…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 3, 2019

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Receiving strength

The thought of offering our strength to others is very attractive. As it should be.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 2, 2019

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The Drifters

They are called Drifters Men who float through life Like seeds in the wind  …

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 1, 2019

You are not alone – Part 2 CommunityConnectionFriendshipSpiritual FormationStory

You are not alone – Part 2

It's exciting to discover shared experiences with others - to know we are not alone.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 1, 2019

You are not alone – Part 1 CommunityConnectionFriendship

You are not alone – Part 1

It is true, no one knows the burden you bear – at least not fully.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 30, 2019

Remember DiscernmentMusingsPoemPurposeSpiritual Formation

Remember

Some days it’s easy to forget We wake and the memory is gone   A…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 29, 2019

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Together but different

There is much joy in connecting with kindred souls. However, we frustrate ourselves and our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 25, 2019

Ask again CommunityConnectionFriendshipHeartIntimacyMasculinityStory

Ask again

A good story must be told more than once. And the deep movements of our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 25, 2019

Your past still matters GrowthHopeHumilityLarger StoryShadowStory

Your past still matters

As much as we would like to leave the past behind us, it will always…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 24, 2019

Growing in relational strength FriendshipHeartLeadershipMarriageMasculinityMaturityPresence

Growing in relational strength

Our strength as men is much more than physical prowess or our ability to earn…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 23, 2019

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We get another chance

It’s true we only live once, but every day we get another chance to become…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 21, 2019

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Courageous fear

Life is filled with many uncertainties and dangers. We never know what will be required…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 21, 2019