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The cost and joy of love ConnectionFriendshipGenerousHusbandJoyLoveMarriage

The cost and joy of love

Love is not cheap. It comes with a cost. But as true love it is…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 12, 2019

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Seek the light

We want to be good and avoid the bad. Yet we move no closer to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 12, 2019

Benefits of anger AngerSpiritual Formation

Benefits of anger

Anger is generally seen as a negative emotion. We think of it as yelling, screaming,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 11, 2019

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Unfair and unpredictable

Life is not always fair, nor predictable. We may have extra burdens to bear and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 10, 2019

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Be generous

We know the blessing of giving exceeds that of receiving, but this does not make…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 9, 2019

Don’t give up CourageEnduranceFriendshipMarriageStewardshipWork

Don’t give up

Doing good is hard work. Maybe we have tried before and failed. Or perhaps we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 8, 2019

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Worth the hassle

We love having things our way, right away. And it's irritating dealing with the demands,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 3, 2019

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Night work

Show up. Make a difference. Have an impact. We know our work is not for…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 2, 2019

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Love sees all

We try to impress to win love – doing more and shining brighter. We highlight…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 1, 2019

A man of your word CommitmentCourageIntegrityVow

A man of your word

Ideally, our word is our own. Maybe supported and encouraged by others, but ultimately reliable…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 29, 2019

Infinite ways FaithLarger StorySpiritual FormationTrust

Infinite ways

We have many soul cravings – things we need in order to thrive. Unfortunately, we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 29, 2019

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Let grief change you

Grief is not something simply to get over. Even years after a loss – the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 28, 2019

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Drip by drip

Growth is a slow and steady process. It takes persistence to keep showing up for…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 27, 2019

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Superpower blind spot

We each have a gift – our superpower to bring more life and goodness into…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 26, 2019

A marriage for others CommunityLarger StoryLoveMarriagePresencePurpose

A marriage for others

Some people drain us, while others bring life. The same is true with marriage. Some…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 24, 2019

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Ask

We all want to be cared for – to know our deep desires and longings,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 24, 2019

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Tones of sex

Sex is a monotone experience for many. There is not much variation from one encounter…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 23, 2019

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Watch your eyes and don’t forget your heart

To avoid temptation, we’ve been taught to bounce our eyes, walk with our heads down,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 21, 2019

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Wobbly growth

Growth is rarely a straightforward process. Even when we are fully committed to becoming better,…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 21, 2019

Divine disruptions AwarenessChangeFaithVision

Divine disruptions

Despite all our well-made plans, life is filled with many unexpected twists and turns. We…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 20, 2019

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Word washed

Words matter. They build up and tear down – shaping our life and relationships for…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 19, 2019

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The man in the mirror

Relationships are hard and we are desperate to see change. However, we tend to focus…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 17, 2019

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Custom fig leaves

We all hide. We all have parts of our stories that stir embarrassment and shame.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 15, 2019

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Discerning the fruit of self-care

In marriage, two become one without losing their uniqueness. Each spouse remains an individual with…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 13, 2019

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Live your story

It’s natural to compare our story with others. And this often shows us how to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 12, 2019

One decision AwarenessCourageDiscernmentFaith

One decision

One decision can change everything. A seemingly small choice today can lead to a radically…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 11, 2019

Honoring the years Affair RecoveryFaithForgivenessGraceHopeLarger StoryMarriage

Honoring the years

Wedding anniversaries are usually celebrated joyously as a couple reaches another year of marital life.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 10, 2019

Remember who you are AwarenessPresencePurposeSpiritual FormationStewardship

Remember who you are

It is easy to forget. Our button is pushed, and we react. No longer remembering…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 10, 2019

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Soul sexiness

If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, we must often look deeper –…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 7, 2019

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Be patient and courageous

Life is a journey. It takes time to discover who we are and what makes…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 7, 2019