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Small choices

Change doesn’t always require leaps and bounds to happen. Often it’s our small daily choices…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 10, 2020

Nonliteral interpretations ChangeCreativeDesireFreedomGiftsMeaning

Nonliteral interpretations

It’s hard to keep going when the desires of our heart seem so disconnected from…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 10, 2020

Be kind to yourself EnduranceFailureFaithForgivenessGrowthHopeHumilityLifeVisionWork

Be kind to yourself

It’s easy to beat ourselves us for not being where we want to be. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 9, 2020

Big hairy audacious goals ChangeCreativeDesireGrowthLarger StoryLeadershipPurposeVisionWork

Big hairy audacious goals

There is more to life than eating right, getting in shape, saving for retirement, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 7, 2020

Grace and truth GraceIntegrityResponsibilityWisdom

Grace and truth

We all need a healthy dose of grace to thrive. And we also need truth.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 6, 2020

Families are microcultures CareChangeCommunityFamilyFatherHusbandLeadershipMarriagePurposeResponsibility

Families are microcultures

Each family has their own way of doing things – from the food they eat,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 4, 2020

More than busy work FaithIntegrityLarger StoryMeaningPurposeStewardshipTrue SelfWork

More than busy work

Our attention is pulled in a hundred different directions everyday. And it’s easy to simply…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 4, 2020

Benefits of detachment ConnectionFreedomPresenceTrue SelfVitality

Benefits of detachment

One bad apple can spoil the bunch. And being around a person in a bad…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 3, 2020

Fights that matter CommitmentDiscernmentIntegrityTrue SelfWarrior

Fights that matter

We each have our own perspective. And eventually this leads to disagreements. There may even…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 2, 2020

Majoring in the minors CommunicationCommunityConnectionDiscernmentFreedomHumilityLarger StoryMaturityPridePurpose

Majoring in the minors

Occasionally, we seek to persuade others to see as we do. And it’s wonderful when…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

The work of redemption ChangeGrowthLarger StoryPurposeResponsibilityRestorationStewardship

The work of redemption

Much of our original glory has been lost through abuse, misuse, and complacency. Many things…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

The work of play JoyLifePlaySoul Care

The work of play

Play is not just for kids. Even as adults we need regular doses of play…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

Practice presence AngerAwarenessChangeFreedomGracePatiencePresence

Practice presence

Often we’re pulled in many directions at once. And it’s very frustrating when others interrupt…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

All in CommitmentConnectionFaithIntegrityTrue SelfWarrior

All in

It’s risky to show up alone – to have no guarantee that others will match…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

Soul winter Dark nightsDeathHopePatienceRest

Soul winter

Once holiday magic has passed, the bareness of winter leaves us ready for new life.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

Time marches on EnduranceGraceLifePatienceTime

Time marches on

Time does not wait on our permission. It marches on at its own pace regardless…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 1, 2020

Top 10 Posts of 2019 Top 10

Top 10 Posts of 2019

As 2019 quickly draws to an end, here’s a look back at the Top 10…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 20, 2019

Your presence is the gift ConnectionIntimacyPresence

Your presence is the gift

Some gifts are priceless. We know it’s the thought that matters more than the price…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 18, 2019

The gift of no DiscernmentFailureFreedomGenerousGiftsPresencePurposeStewardship

The gift of no

There are many needs we’re called to meet. And occasionally we try to meet every…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 17, 2019

Fighting for joy FearGoodnessGriefHopeJoyPlayPleasureStressVitalityWorry

Fighting for joy

Our days are filled with much heartache and grief. There’s misery at every turn and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 16, 2019

Rinse and repeat CareChangeCommitmentCommunicationEndurancePatienceRitual

Rinse and repeat

Once is not always enough. Often we must repeat many important things to get their…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 15, 2019

Befriend yourself AwarenessFriendshipIntimacySoulSoul CareTrue Self

Befriend yourself

It’s hard for others to like us when we don’t like ourselves. We might receive…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 14, 2019

Playing the victim FreedomIntegrityResponsibility

Playing the victim

Many things happen outside of our control and place us in situations we would not…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 13, 2019

Meaningful drifting AwarenessChangeCreativeDesireFaithFreedomHopeMeaningPurposeTrue SelfVision

Meaningful drifting

The journey of life is rarely straightforward. Despite our best made plans, it still includes…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 12, 2019

Blueprint DesirePurposeVision

Blueprint

We must have vision to reach our destination. This keeps us from going in circles…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 11, 2019

Sexual peace ChristmasHopeJoySexuality

Sexual peace

We're often more familiar with sexual shame, brokenness, and struggle than with sexual peace. And…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 10, 2019

False loyalty AlliesCommitmentCommunityConnectionFearFreedomVision

False loyalty

In an age of self-interest, perhaps loyalty seems like a foreign concept. But we all…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 9, 2019

Your origin story ConnectionLarger StoryPurposeStory

Your origin story

Our conscious memories go back to early childhood. And we typically mark the day of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 8, 2019

Gift and liability FailureFaithGenerousGiftsGoodnessGraceHumilityPridePurposeShadowStewardship

Gift and liability

We each have a gift. But when overextended, our gift becomes a liability. In fact,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 7, 2019

Let your life speak for you ChangeCommunicationFaithIntegrityLifePresenceStory

Let your life speak for you

Sometimes we’re missed – misunderstood, misportrayed, and misjudged in the eyes of others. And as…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 6, 2019