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The examined life AwarenessDiscernmentLifeMeaningPurposeVitality

The examined life

The many demands of life leave little time for deep reflection. And it seems like…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 17, 2019

A story of redemption ChangeFaithForgivenessFreedomGoodnessGraceLarger StoryPurposeRestorationStoryVision

A story of redemption

Not all stories are the same. And it’s important to know the genre to interpret…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 16, 2019

Searching for life through our vices LifeLustShadowSoul Care

Searching for life through our vices

Vices are often our poor attempts to find life apart from God. We naturally search…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 15, 2019

Not my problem AwarenessCareCommunicationConnectionCourageDiscernmentHumilityIntegrityLovePrideSoul CareStress

Not my problem

All too often we take on the problems of others as our own. And we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 14, 2019

The next mile CommitmentEnduranceFearGrowthHopeLifePresencePurposeVisionWorkWorry

The next mile

The road ahead is long and demanding. Much is required of us and we often…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 13, 2019

Like arrows CareCreativeFatherGenerousGiftsGoodnessHopeLarger StoryLifeMentor

Like arrows

We diligently provide for our children and prepare them for the road ahead. And like…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 13, 2019

Hindsight is 20/20 AwarenessEnduranceFaithHopeLarger StoryPurposeVision

Hindsight is 20/20

There are many unknowns as the story of our life unfolds. But as we look…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 12, 2019

Wholehearted benefits CoachingConnectionCourageEnduranceGiftsGrowthMaturityPresencePurposeRestTrue SelfVitality

Wholehearted benefits

Wholehearted living comes with great cost that only a few choose to endure. But for…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 5, 2019

Outside of our control FaithFearGoodnessHumilityLarger StoryWisdom

Outside of our control

Many things we can plan and control in life. But many aspects remain outside of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 5, 2019

Soil of melancholy DeathFailureGriefGrowthLifeShadowSorrowSoul CareVitality

Soil of melancholy

Life is not all blue skies and rainbows. Some days are dark and gloomy, and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 4, 2019

Overcoming inertia ChangeCourageDesireEnduranceWarrior

Overcoming inertia

Change is not easy. And often without realizing it we suffer the effects of inertia…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 3, 2019

Always more than just sex CommitmentConnectionEmbodimentIntimacyMarriageSexualitySpiritual SexualityTheology of Sex

Always more than just sex

Sex is always more than just rubbing our bodies together. A deep connection takes place…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 1, 2019

Fallacy of one and only AlliesCommunityConnectionFriendshipHusbandMarriageWife

Fallacy of one and only

In marriage we find a partner for life. But this commitment does not eliminate our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 1, 2019

Omissions of love CareGenerousGrowthLovePresencePurpose

Omissions of love

Love not shown cuts deep. And maybe worse than open hate, as it unintentionally communicates…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 1, 2019

Letting off steam AngerCareEnvyFailureFearGriefSoul Care

Letting off steam

Our blood is boiling, but there’s nothing else to be said. And as much as…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 30, 2019

Who will you stand with? AlliesCommunityConnectionFaithHope

Who will you stand with?

It’s easy to simply go along with the status quo. But we must learn to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 29, 2019

Stick with the question AwarenessDiscernmentEnduranceGrowthLifeMaturityMeaningPatience

Stick with the question

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

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 29, 2019

Patient eagerness DesireEnduranceFaithHopePatienceVision

Patient eagerness

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

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 28, 2019

Finding God through sex ConnectionDesireEcstasyEmbodimentErosPornographySexual MaturitySexualityTheology of Sex

Finding God through sex

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

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 25, 2019

Castration MasculinityShadowStrengthVitality

Castration

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

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 25, 2019

Interpretation matters AwarenessCommunityConnectionDiscernmentMeaningMusingsPurposeStory

Interpretation matters

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

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 24, 2019

Irritations are clues GiftsGrowthHumilityMaturityMeaningPatiencePurpose

Irritations are clues

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

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 23, 2019

Contentment of love CareEnvyFreedomGenerousLove

Contentment of love

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

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 22, 2019

Faith’s frontier CourageFaithFearGoodnessGrowthSpiritual FormationVitalityWarrior

Faith’s frontier

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

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 21, 2019

Mind the gap AlliesAwarenessCommunityConnectionDesireFreedomMusingsVitality

Mind the gap

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

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 18, 2019

Knowing before leading CareFatherHumilityHusbandLeadership

Knowing before leading

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

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 16, 2019

Difficult choices ChangeDiscernmentFaithMeaning

Difficult choices

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

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 16, 2019

Your G.O.A.T. status EnvyExcellenceGiftsPresencePurposeStrengthVitality

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

The craziness of faith CourageFaithFearSpiritual FormationTrust

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

Asking for help AlliesCoachingCommunityConnectionHumilityMentorPride

Asking for help

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

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 12, 2019