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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.

Contentment and How to Find It – 1 Timothy 6:5-19

Wayne Stiles teaches from 1 Timothy 6 that our greatest gain comes from nonfinancial goals—godliness and contentment. God owns it all, and we are but stewards of His possessions. When our hope is in God, we are free to be… Continue Reading →

Are the Headlines End-Times? – 2 Thessalonians 2

Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of 2 Thessalonians that believers will experience God’s presence, not God’s wrath. And because time could be short, we should eagerly (accept and) proclaim the Lord Jesus.

“Encouragement to Keep Going and Keep Growing” – Selections from 1 Thessalonians

Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of 1 Thessalonians that our commitment to continual growth and serving others stems from our eager hope of Christ’s coming at any moment.

“The Best Way to See Yourself”

Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Colossians that the best way to see ourselves begins with an accurate view of Jesus Christ. Just as Christ is completely God, so also Christ has made us complete in Him. Our value… Continue Reading →

“Why it Takes Others So Long to Change” – Selections from the Book of Philippians

Wayne Stiles teaches from the Book of Philippians that God alone opens our hearts for spiritual growth. We cooperate with God’s work in our lives by pursuing Christ as top priority.

“Making the Most of Your Time—and Why” – Selections from the Book of Ephesians

Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Ephesians that God has fashioned our past that we would make the most of where we are today, and Christ wants our love for Him to be our motivation for our deeds for… Continue Reading →

What Are You Planting? – Galatians 6:7-10

Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Galatians that there is usually a delay between what we sow and what we reap. The good news? The delay in the harvest reflects a precious opportunity to serve God.

Sharing the Comfort of Pain – 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Wayne Stiles teaches from 2 Corinthians 1 that if we want God’s comfort, we must surround ourselves with God’s people. And our purpose in pain is more than relief—but comfort for others.

Finding Love in a World of Hurt – 1 Corinthians 13

Wayne Stiles teaches from first Corinthians 13 on what love looks like in our world of hurt. Everyone has their definition of love, but God goes beyond definition to practical application.

Four Questions Only You Can Answer – Selections from the Book of Romans

Wayne Stiles asks four questions from the book of Romans on dealing with our motivation to serve God, pondering what eternal security does for us, having a purpose bigger than ourselves, and affirming others in their lives.

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