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Accepting mysteries

Many things in life are beyond our understanding. And as much as we would love…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 6, 2019

A supple purpose FreedomMeaningPurposeStewardship

A supple purpose

Our purpose must be deep and supple in order for us to stay rooted and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 4, 2019

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Resistance training

We must be pushed beyond our edge in order to grow. Without regular resistance in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 4, 2019

Know yourself CoachingCommunityConnectionDiscernmentKnowledgePersonality DifferencesShadowSpiritual Formation

Know yourself

To discover the man God created us to be, we must know ourselves. Self-knowledge reveals…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 3, 2019

Receiving strength CoachingCommunityConnectionFatherFriendshipMentorPrideStrength

Receiving strength

The thought of offering our strength to others is very attractive. As it should be.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 2, 2019

The Drifters MasculinityMusingsPoemPurpose

The Drifters

They are called Drifters Men who float through life Like seeds in the wind  …

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 1, 2019

You are not alone – Part 2 CommunityConnectionFriendshipSpiritual FormationStory

You are not alone – Part 2

It's exciting to discover shared experiences with others - to know we are not alone.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 1, 2019

You are not alone – Part 1 CommunityConnectionFriendship

You are not alone – Part 1

It is true, no one knows the burden you bear – at least not fully.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 30, 2019

Remember DiscernmentMusingsPoemPurposeSpiritual Formation

Remember

Some days it’s easy to forget We wake and the memory is gone   A…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 29, 2019

Together but different ConnectionFreedomIntimacyMarriagePersonality Differences

Together but different

There is much joy in connecting with kindred souls. However, we frustrate ourselves and our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 25, 2019

Ask again CommunityConnectionFriendshipHeartIntimacyMasculinityStory

Ask again

A good story must be told more than once. And the deep movements of our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 25, 2019

Your past still matters GrowthHopeHumilityLarger StoryShadowStory

Your past still matters

As much as we would like to leave the past behind us, it will always…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 24, 2019

Growing in relational strength FriendshipHeartLeadershipMarriageMasculinityMaturityPresence

Growing in relational strength

Our strength as men is much more than physical prowess or our ability to earn…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 23, 2019

We get another chance ForgivenessGraceGrowthHumilityMasculinityPride

We get another chance

It’s true we only live once, but every day we get another chance to become…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 21, 2019

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Courageous fear

Life is filled with many uncertainties and dangers. We never know what will be required…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 21, 2019

First steps are shaky GrowthHumilityPride

First steps are shaky

We are born to walk. It is part of our created design. Yet, it is…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 19, 2019

Live passionately! ConnectionDesireFreedomGenerousGiftsLifeLoveMasculinityPassionatePresencePurposeVitality

Live passionately!

To live with passion is to allow our inner vitality to permeate every area of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 19, 2019

Stronger together CommunityConnectionFriendshipIntimacyMasculinityVitality

Stronger together

Life will take us out if we try to go at it alone. We are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 17, 2019

Life is messy CommunityConnectionFaithHumilityLarger StoryLifepassionPurposeSexual DesireSexual FantasiesSexual MaturityShadowSpiritual FormationStewardshipStrengthWork

Life is messy

As much as we would like life to be clean, straightforward, and hassle-free, this is…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 17, 2019

A failure to thrive ConnectionFailureGraceGrowthHopeMasculinityPassionatePresencePurposeRestorationSoul CareSpiritual Formation

A failure to thrive

Many men have lost their spark for life. On the surface everything appears to be…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 15, 2019

Men, resurrection, and acorns DeathFaithGrowthHumilityLarger StoryMasculinityResurrection

Men, resurrection, and acorns

An acorn’s potential is never realized until it dies. And the same is true for…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 15, 2019

You are not enough FailureFaithFreedomGraceHumilityPrideStrength

You are not enough

It does not matter how hard you try. You will never be enough to satisfy…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 14, 2019

Learning the art of forgiveness – Part 2 DiscernmentFaithFatherForgivenessGraceHeartLoveMaturity

Learning the art of forgiveness – Part 2

Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing. -Jesus More often than…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 12, 2019

Learning the art of forgiveness – Part 1 AngerChurch ResponseCommunityFailureFatherForgivenessFriendshipGraceGriefGrowthHumilityMaturityPride

Learning the art of forgiveness – Part 1

Maybe we all have a bit of emotional sadism in us – when we have…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 12, 2019

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Naked conversations

There comes a time when we need to strip off all our masculine bravado and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 11, 2019

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Coming to terms with death

Death is not a comfortable topic to consider. However, avoiding the topic does not change…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 10, 2019

Your heart matters, too GenerousGiftsHeartMasculinityRestRestorationSoul CareStewardship

Your heart matters, too

It is true life is not all about us and our strength finds its deepest…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 9, 2019

Don’t let emotions drive AngerDesireEcstasyGriefHeart CenterLustShameSorrowStress

Don’t let emotions drive

Emotions function as a type of human antennae, alerting us to subtle changes within, as…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 7, 2019

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Fools rush in

Just do it is not always the best life advice. Sometimes we need to give a…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 6, 2019

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Rituals of joy

We need regular doses of joy in our life – moments of pure delight and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 5, 2019