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Stick with the question

Questions are generally assumed as problems needing immediate answers. However, a rushed answer can shortchange…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 29, 2019

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Patient eagerness

We’re so close we can almost taste it. But our time has not yet arrived.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 28, 2019

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Finding God through sex

Many laws and social norms have been adopted to help regulate the power of sex.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 25, 2019

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Castration

Our strength is intended to bring more life and goodness into the world. Whenever this…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 25, 2019

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Interpretation matters

How we tell our story matters. But sometimes without realizing it, our private narrative keeps…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 24, 2019

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Irritations are clues

Some things bother us more than others. Even outside of major life difficulties, many minor…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 23, 2019

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Contentment of love

We love in ways meaningful to us. And it’s only natural to want to receive…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 22, 2019

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Faith’s frontier

Faith calls us into the unknown – out of our familiar and comfortable surroundings and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 21, 2019

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Mind the gap

We are made for relationships and naturally look to others to meet our relational needs.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 18, 2019

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Knowing before leading

A leader is not simply the one who makes the decisions. Even when bearing ultimate…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 16, 2019

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Difficult choices

It’s a hard reality to accept that some people will not change. And expecting things…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 16, 2019

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Your G.O.A.T. status

Every so often someone’s skills are so excellent they’re considered in a league of their…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 14, 2019

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The craziness of faith

The tasks before us don’t always make sense. And from our limited human perspective, they…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 14, 2019

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Asking for help

Appearing competent is often more important to us than asking for help. And too often…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 12, 2019

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The wisdom of fear

Fear is typically seen as a negative emotion to avoid. And when driven by fear,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 11, 2019

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A time to quit

We are taught quitters never win. And certainly there is a time to push ourselves…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 11, 2019

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The greater failure

Even the greatest athlete doesn’t win every game. Loss is part of the sport and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 11, 2019

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Accepting the undesirable within

We all have certain undesirable thoughts, feelings, and habits we’d love to get rid of.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 10, 2019

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Sex sells

The power of sex grabs our attention. Marketers understand this and use it to sell…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 9, 2019

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Instructional manual not included

Assembly is much easier with an instruction manual – a step-by-step guide transforming a pile…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 8, 2019

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By faith

We work and love and build a meaningful life by faith. Even when we don’t…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 7, 2019

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Lone ranger

There is great freedom in doing our own thing. The opinions and expectations of others…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 6, 2019

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Groupthink

It’s true that there is strength in numbers. Together we get to share in the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 4, 2019

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Connection and distinction

Our vitality is found in relationship with others and in our ability to stand on…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 4, 2019

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The dip

Life is not one endless summer high. And the path up is often down. There…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 3, 2019

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Micropractices

Sometimes we need a snack before our next meal, or an afternoon nap to make…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 2, 2019

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Waiting is not wasted

There is a lot of inward groaning as we eagerly wait for the deep desires…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 1, 2019

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Thief of goodness

Moving toward what is good and life giving is often faced with many challenges. This…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 30, 2019

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Growth cycles

There is an ebb and flow to growth – a time of intense forward movement…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 29, 2019

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A time to be overwhelmed

Typically, we stick to our areas of competence. And certainly, it’s good to know when…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 28, 2019