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Hope Marriage Spiritual Formation

On Hope

“In Christ alone my hope is found.” We sing these words and declare them…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 16, 2015

Allies Community Friendship

Identifying Your Crows

“Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” The people we surround ourselves…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 15, 2015

Marriage

An Inward Focus

Most days I just get into my vehicle and start driving, not giving much thought…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 10, 2015

Male Sexuality Masculinity

Masculine Initiation

For most of human history, in every age and culture, boys were initiated into manhood…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 4, 2015

Death Gratitude Grief Musings Spiritual Formation

Death and Gratitude

Death has visited my community quite often recently, and it has not spared my family either.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 25, 2015

Coaching Embodiment Lovemaking Atmosphere Sexual Desire Sexual Intimacy Sexuality Simplicity Soul Care Stewardship Stress

Too Stressed for Sex?

It is no surprise that life can be very stressful. Not only are we faced…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 19, 2015

Spice of life - Sexual variety for Christians

passion Pleasure Sexual Intimacy Sexuality

The Spice of Life

As I was buying a bag of apples the other day, I was struck at…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 15, 2015

Lovemaking Atmosphere

Let’s Talk About S-E-X!

For many couples, talking openly about their sexual life can be difficult. Even if they…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 5, 2015

Friendship Love Marriage Presence Quality Time Spiritual Formation

The Power of Presence

There are days when my heart is overwhelmed. I long for something, yet nothing in particular. Usual work and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 1, 2015

Sex Ed Sexuality Stewardship

It’s Planting Time

Here in Atlanta, the cool fall mornings have arrived and the leaves are bursting with…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 24, 2015

Larger Story Spiritual Formation

Engage Your Passions

One of my favorite memories growing up was sitting with my dad after dinner waiting…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 19, 2015

Death Faith Hope Love Resurrection Spiritual Formation Trust

Surrender

On a recent retreat with some friends it rained, a lot. After looking forward to…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 11, 2015

Allies Community Friendship Masculinity

Forging a Masculine Community

Whether we like to admit it or not men need each other. It is in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 9, 2015

Dark nights Soul Care Spiritual Formation

Dark Night Excavation

As part of a recent team building exercise at work, I was asked where I…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 30, 2015

Arousal Q&A Sex Ed Sexual Anatomy Stewardship The Penis

Q & A with Dr. Corey: Spontaneous Erections

"I am a 28-year-old guy and I’ve been having a problem with unpredictable erections four…

Dr. Corey CarlisleSeptember 24, 2015

Erotic Images Pornography Sexual Addiction

Thoughts on addiction to pornography

I have a friend who has a little habit. He begins every morning indulging in…

Dr. Corey CarlisleAugust 24, 2015

Eros Larger Story Theology of Sex

Eros Toward the World

It is not difficult to see the many divisions that exist in the world and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJuly 1, 2015

Sexual Maturity Sexuality Stewardship Theology of Sex

Sexual Stewardship

You may remember the story Jesus told of the man who entrusted his three servants…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 30, 2015

Lovemaking Atmosphere Sexuality Simplicity Soul Care Stewardship

Simplicity and Sex

Busyness has a way of creeping up on us, and we often have to resist…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJune 8, 2015

Lovemaking Atmosphere Marriage Sexual Polarity Sexuality

Igniting the Spark of Sexual Passion

They are best friends, great parents, and it is clear they love each other deeply.…

Dr. Corey CarlisleFebruary 1, 2015

Sexuality Spiritual Sexuality Theology of Sex

Taking Sex into the Deep

What do we do when we find ourselves wanting more in our sexual lives? Many…

Dr. Corey CarlisleDecember 15, 2014

Spiritual Sexuality Theology of Sex

Spiritual Sex

More often than not, spiritual practices are kept separate from our sexual life. Even when…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 22, 2014

Erotic Images Eroticism Marriage Pornography Sexuality

Holy Eroticism in Art

The ideas of God-based art portraying holy eroticism and the need for its beauty are…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 7, 2014

Beauty Erotic Images Eroticism Lust Male Sexuality Pornography Q&A Sexual Fantasies Sexuality Theology of Sex

Pornography and the Mutually Consenting Couple

Editor's Notes: Originally posted on Enhancing the Dance. See followup comments here. I’m (Dr. Jessica McCleese)…

Dr. Corey CarlisleNovember 5, 2014

Church Response Embodiment Eros Eroticism Freedom Love Lust Male Sexuality Masturbation Musings Pleasure Pornography Single Sexuality Spiritual Sexuality Stewardship

Questioning Masturbation

Much debate has surrounded the topic of masturbation in Christian circles. Often the debate asks…

Dr. Corey CarlisleMay 29, 2014

Masturbation Musings

Self-Transcendent Masturbation

Many assume that the solitude act of masturbation is inherently selfish and self-centered. However, it is…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 19, 2014

Masturbation Musings

Meaning Making and Masturbation

What meaning do we give masturbation? When our purpose is simply reducing sexual tension and…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 13, 2014

Snippets

Masturbation as Prayer?

Anything we do with our bodies is a form of prayer when our central intent…

Dr. Corey CarlisleOctober 30, 2013

Snippets

When Does Masturbation Become Sinful?

Masturbation becomes sinful when it impairs or fails to enhance the union of love between…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 17, 2013

Masturbation Single Sexuality

What Does Masturbation Mean to You?

For some masturbation is a means of escape, a way to numb the ache of…

Dr. Corey CarlisleJanuary 7, 2013

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