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Author Wayne Stiles

Wayne Stiles served in leadership at Insight for Living Ministries, the Bible-teaching ministry of Chuck Swindoll, for twelve years. He also served on the Board of Directors for the National Religious Broadcasters and as an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. His newest project, Walking the Bible Lands, will take students on a virtual tour of the Holy Land through video and audio. Dr. Stiles has been married to his wife, Cathy, for thirty years and live in north Texas and attend Stonebriar Community Church, where he serves as an elder and the Bible teacher of the Marathon Fellowship Class.

What to Do When Nothing Satisfies – Psalm 63

Wayne Stiles teaches from Psalm 63 what to do when nothing in life satisfies us. We each have a thirst only God can satisfy, and the Lord promises to satisfy us when we earnestly seek Him.

Dying with Unfulfilled Dreams – Genesis 50

Wayne Stiles teaches from the death of Joseph in Genesis 50 that we can trust that the details of our present struggle serve as vital parts of God’s grand plan. We can die with unfulfilled dreams because God’s promises extend… Continue Reading →

How to Best Plan for Yesterday – Genesis 49

Wayne Stiles teaches from Genesis 49 that tomorrow’s privileges can never substitute for today’s obedience. Rather than presume on the future, believers in Christ should remember that blessings follow those who dig in and endure faithfully.

When God Makes Zero Sense – Genesis 47-48

Wayne Stiles teaches from the life of Joseph in Genesis 47-48 that we should be shrewd with the world so as to benefit God’s work, and God can use our moments of greatest despair for tremendous blessing.

God’s Comfort When You’re Afraid to Follow – Genesis 45:16–46:30

Wayne Stiles teaches from Genesis 45–46 how God’s comfort us when we’re afraid to follow Him in a season of uncomfortable change. The four promises God made to Jacob are also the Lord’s promises to us.

One Perspective that Changes Everything for You – Genesis 44:1–45:15

Wayne Stiles teaches from the life of Joseph that the peace we long for only comes through personal sacrifice—as we learn to look at every event in life through the filter of God’s sovereignty.

When Others Have it Better than You – Genesis 43

Wayne Stiles teaches from the life of Joseph in Genesis 43 that God never asks us to understand His sovereign will. Instead, just trust Him. What’s more, God never wants us to compare ourselves with others. Instead, just trust Him.

When Surrendering to God is Hard – Genesis 42

Wayne Stiles teaches from the life of Joseph in Genesis 42 that God will use a variety of circumstances to awaken our hearts to Him. What precious person or thing is God calling you to surrender to Him?

Your Toughest Tests Aren’t Trials – Genesis 41

Wayne Stiles teaches from Genesis 41 that our toughest tests aren’t trials but blessings that draw us away from our walk with God. God defines true success as faithfulness.

When God Leads You in Circles – Genesis 40

Wayne Stiles teaches from Genesis 40 that God’s priority is the work He does in us rather than through us. That’s why His plans for us include preparation and waiting, and God sees our faithfulness in obscurity as preparation for… Continue Reading →

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