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​​Holy passion CallingPassionateStrength

​​Holy passion

We were created through God’s passionate desire for us. And a similar passion continues to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 19, 2025

​​Interpreting our story in light of God’s Larger StorySpiritual FormationStory

​​Interpreting our story in light of God’s

Scripture is compiled of many different stories. But the metanarrative of scripture can be understood…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 18, 2025

Being okay with uncertainty CouragePatienceSpiritual Formation

Being okay with uncertainty

When we ask a question we generally expect an immediate response. And we struggle with…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 17, 2025

Sexual service and stewardship Sexual FormationSpiritual FormationStewardship

Sexual service and stewardship

We tend to limit our sexuality to pragmatic or moral considerations – focusing on how…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 16, 2025

Shame and relational sobriety AwarenessDiscernmentTrue Self

Shame and relational sobriety

We’re relational beings to our core, and it only makes sense that we value the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 15, 2025

​​Blaming the past AwarenessChangeGrowthWisdom

​​Blaming the past

For better or worse, we’re shaped by our past. We cannot escape the influences of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 14, 2025

The courage to be disliked AffirmationCourageSpiritual FormationWarrior

The courage to be disliked

It feels good when others like us and value the work we do. And naturally…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 13, 2025

Life as initiation InitiationLarger StorySpiritual Formation

Life as initiation

Today’s challenges are initiating us for tomorrow’s responsibilities. And in this way all of life…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 12, 2025

The sophomore AwarenessDiscernmentWisdom

The sophomore

Suffering allows us to learn. And naturally we then want to help others avoid the…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 10, 2025

Ideal vs. realistic vs. actual CommunicationSexualityStewardship

Ideal vs. realistic vs. actual

It seems we often fear wanting too much sex.  And so we tend to downplay…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 9, 2025

​​Desire versus temptation DesireDiscernmentSexual Formation

​​Desire versus temptation

Our desires are regularly distorted, which in turn tempts us to sin. But we must…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 8, 2025

Ethics of observation DiscernmentGraceVision

Ethics of observation

We cannot change ultimate reality, but how we see and interpret life matters because we…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 7, 2025

Sexual miseducation AwarenessResponsibilitySexual Formation

Sexual miseducation

We all receive a sexual education, but rarely was this an intentional or purposeful effort.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 6, 2025

Space to learn and grow FreedomLeadershipStewardshipWisdom

Space to learn and grow

Leaders are responsible for ensuring their mission is accomplished. The buck stops with them and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 5, 2025

Bartering love AwarenessLoveWisdom

Bartering love

We know the efforts we take to love others well. And perhaps it’s only natural…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 4, 2025

A time to work, play, and rest PlayRestWork

A time to work, play, and rest

There’s much to do, work on every hand. But we quickly become ineffective when life…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 3, 2025

Supplemental gifts CallingGiftsStewardship

Supplemental gifts

We might be interested in many different things, in many different areas. And there might…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 2, 2025

Start with what you have FaithStewardshipWork

Start with what you have

Perhaps we have a vision to do many great things. And we need this vision…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 1, 2025

Working outside of the box ChangeCreativeWork

Working outside of the box

There’s no need to constantly reinvent the wheel. Much wisdom is found by simply repeating…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 30, 2025

Marriage is not safe CourageFaithMarriageVulnerability

Marriage is not safe

Ideally marriage is a place of rest and refuge as we navigate life in this…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 29, 2025

Humble and vulnerable leadership HumilityHusbandLeadershipVulnerability

Humble and vulnerable leadership

There’s no place for passivity in leadership. We must courageously take our rightful place throughout…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 28, 2025

​​Personal burdens CallingGiftsResponsibility

​​Personal burdens

Gifts and burdens are flip sides of the same coin. We have a unique way…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 27, 2025

Righteous jerk CourageLoveWarrior

Righteous jerk

No one likes being thought of negatively. And certainly there’s no need to be intentionally…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 26, 2025

Sexual literacy Sexual FormationStewardshipWisdom

Sexual literacy

Knowing the mechanics of sex is not the same as experiencing a sexual encounter. But…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 25, 2025

Lead the way AwarenessIntimacyLeadershipVulnerability

Lead the way

We want change and perhaps we can rightly name the change we want to see…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 24, 2025

When love is a punch in the face CourageLoveWarrior

When love is a punch in the face

Love is patient and kind while remaining bold and courageous – doing whatever it takes…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 23, 2025

Security clearances DiscernmentStewardshipWisdom

Security clearances

Not everyone has the same rights or privileges to access the different parts of our…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 22, 2025

Hidden impact Larger StoryStewardshipWork

Hidden impact

We all want to make an impact for good and to realize our personal legend…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 21, 2025

On aspirational values HumilityLeadershipWisdom

On aspirational values

The rights and privileges of one are not always the same for everyone. And this…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 12, 2025

Unfair realities AcceptanceCourageEnduranceMeaning

Unfair realities

Life is not fair. We will regularly find ourselves in situations in which we must…

Dr. Corey CarlisleApril 11, 2025