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Imperfections

Life is not perfect. There are many things not as they should be. And while…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 15, 2019

Not liked by all EnvyFailureFearHumilityTrue Self

Not liked by all

It’s nice to think everyone will like us. But this is rarely the case. Eventually,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 15, 2019

Fear blocks love ConnectionCourageFearLove

Fear blocks love

Fear is a helpful emotion in alerting us to danger. A healthy dose allows us…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 14, 2019

Work hard without chasing the wind DiscernmentFaithGiftsLarger StoryMaturityPurposeWisdomWork

Work hard without chasing the wind

Hard work is a mark of maturity. There is much to do and we must…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 13, 2019

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Work together

We each have a work that is ours alone, but we are still better together.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 12, 2019

Responsibilities to and for DiscernmentFreedomGiftsHumilityLarger StoryLeadershipPrideUncategorized

Responsibilities to and for

There are some things we are responsible for, and many others we only have a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 11, 2019

Love just because ConnectionFamilyFatherFriendshipLoveMarriage

Love just because

Love is not reserved just for special occasions. In fact, the most meaningful acts of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 10, 2019

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Pause and reflect

Seasons come and go. And when one project is done we move quickly into the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 9, 2019

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Points of view

We each have our own perspective and can often view the same situation very differently.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 7, 2019

Contentment without complacency ChangeCourageFaithFearFreedomGrowthLifeMaturityStewardship

Contentment without complacency

Sometimes more is not better. Without deep contentment, we are always seeking that next thing…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 6, 2019

You are free ChangeCourageFaithFreedomLife

You are free

Much of life is outside of our control. But God has also given us tremendous…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 4, 2019

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Stay curious

Love is eager to learn about the other in order to bring their good. What…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 2, 2019

The power of commitment CommitmentCommunityConnectionFatherFriendshipHusbandMarriageWork

The power of commitment

We like to keep our options open – to live unrestricted and to flow with…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 2, 2019

Without regrets AwarenessChangeCourageDiscernmentEnduranceGrowthHumilityIntegrityMaturity

Without regrets

Hindsight is 20/20. We look back and wish many things were different. While we cannot…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 31, 2019

Life together CommunityConnectionFriendshipIntimacyLifeSoul CareUncategorizedVitality

Life together

We are relational beings to our core. It's part of our created design and our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 30, 2019

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Come and see

Many question what it means to be a man, and if any good men are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 29, 2019

Spring cleaning ChangeDeathGrowthMaturitySpiritual Formation

Spring cleaning

There comes a time to clean out the old to make room for the new.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 28, 2019

Don’t be lazy ChangeCoachingCourageGrowthMaturityPurposeStewardship

Don’t be lazy

It’s not lazy to take a day off or to occasionally do nothing. We need…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 28, 2019

A case for doing nothing LifeRestRestorationSoul CareVitality

A case for doing nothing

Life is filled with many demands and expectations. And occasionally, it’s nice not to have…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 26, 2019

Deeper still AwarenessGrowthShadowSoul CareSpiritual Formation

Deeper still

The human soul is a deep thing. And often we assume we know each other…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 26, 2019

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Hidden motivations

We are driven by deep and often hidden motivations – our desire to make the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 25, 2019

Less is more ChangeDiscernmentGrowthPurpose

Less is more

It’s easy to burden our life with many good things. But to reveal our true…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 24, 2019

Forged through relationships ChangeCommunityConnectionFamilyFriendshipGrowthMarriageStewardship

Forged through relationships

We know we’re not perfect, but we feel we’re pretty good. And it may surprise…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 23, 2019

Talk about it CommunicationConnectionCourageFearFreedom

Talk about it

Words are exposing and don’t always come out right. And maybe we secretly hope things…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 19, 2019

Wounded self AngerFearHumilityLovePrideShameSorrowSoul CareSpiritual Formation

Wounded self

Hurt feelings are part of every relationship. And even when it's not on purpose or…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 19, 2019

What counts? CommitmentCommunityConnectionDiscernmentFamilyFriendshipGoodnessLoveMarriageMeaningPurposeWork

What counts?

Our days are filled with many activities. And it is not a question if we are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 18, 2019

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Pursue me

There is joy in pursuing another. When someone has captivated our attention we move mountains…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 17, 2019

Mark new beginnings ChangeCommunityConnectionCourageCreativeDeathEmbodimentFaithForgivenessFreedomGrowthHumilityLarger StoryMale SexualityMasculinityMaturityMusingsRitualSexual MaturitySexualitySpiritual Formation

Mark new beginnings

Major life events are typically honored. Rites of passage mark the end of one season…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 16, 2019

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Priceless joy

It feels good to make someone’s day or to meet a need that changes someone’s…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 15, 2019

Sexual incarnation ConnectionEcstasyEmbodimentEroticismLovemaking AtmosphereSexualitySpiritual SexualityTheology of Sex

Sexual incarnation

Sex is natural and utterly profound. On the one hand, it is an ordinary physical…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 14, 2019