Wayne Stiles's Blog, page 46
April 21, 2017
Why God Makes You Go The Long Way
His mysterious leading proves wiser than our impatient pleas for progress.
Sometimes God takes you the long way in life. That’s hard, because the direct route makes so much more sense. We’re all about efficiency. But God has a different destination in mind.
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The nation of Israel began their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land by promptly turning away from it.
Rather than take the shorter, coastal route to Canaan, God directed Israel southeast toward the Red Sea. The di...
April 17, 2017
Top Questions I’m getting about Walking the Bible Lands
My new premium Web site already has new members excited.
For years I’ve been aggravated that the amazing benefits of experiencing the Holy Land have been limited to those who can travel to Israel. I determined to help solve that problem with my new premium website, Walking the Bible Lands.
Through the wonder of HD video, now anyone can experience the devotional benefits of the Holy Land with a click of the mouse.
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The invitation to join the site has had a great response!
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April 14, 2017
Continue Your Virtual Tour through Bible Lands
What made Good Friday so good? It’s not that Jesus died. But it’s what His death accomplished . . . Forgiveness of your sins.
I hope you are enjoying your virtual tour of the Passion Week of Jesus through these videos. This final video shows you that what you’ve experienced this week doesn’t have to end! Click here to watch.
The Passion Week is not just a story. It’s real! It was then—and it still is now.
God bless you as you celebrate Easter.
He is risen!
Question: What do you like best ab...
April 12, 2017
Video 3: Your Virtual Tour of the Passion Week of Jesus Continues
In this episode, we discover why it's the week that changed the world.
The Passion Week is in full swing, and the third episode in my new virtual tour of the Passion Week releases today. I LOVE this episode most of all, because we highlight the reason it’s “The Week that Changed the World.” Click here to watch.
I had a blast filming these videos. One reason? I love going to the Holy Land.
But not everybody can go to Israel.In fact, there are several very good reasons people don’t go.
If you...
April 10, 2017
Video 2: Continue Your Virtual Tour of the Passion Week of Jesus
Wednesday through Friday mirror our own hopes and struggles.
Today Episode 2 releases in my new video series giving a virtual tour of the Passion Week of Jesus. You can click here to watch it now (as well as Episode 1).
The response has been tremendous, and I’m so grateful to you who have given a comment on Facebook, Twitter, or another social media outlet. Here’s one that really meant a lot to me:
What Gloria said is precisely why I’m doing this series. I want those who can’t go to Israel—...
April 7, 2017
Watch Video 1: A Virtual Tour of the Passion Week of Jesus
My new series, “The Week that Changed the World,” launches today!
I am so excited to release my new video series on the Passion Week of Jesus, called “The Week that Changed the World.” If you want to skip to the nitty-gritty, and just watch the video, here it is. Just click.
Not everybody can go to Israel.
That’s frustrated me for years, because I know firsthand the benefits of including the land of the Bible in the study of the Scriptures. Leaving it out leaves out a LOT. I couldn’t imagine...
April 5, 2017
What Can You Do When You’re Not Sure What to Do?
One decision can help you choose what’s next.
You may feel stuck. At first, your situation looked great. It promised advantages, hope, joy, and happiness. It looked better than where you were, so you jumped. Now you’re not sure what to do.
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Turns out, it wasn’t the dream job, the ideal marriage, the best neighborhood, or the perfect church. It seems more like bait and switch.
It seemed the best decision, but now—you’re not so sure. You feel stuck.
What can you do when you’...
April 3, 2017
The Passion Week Shows What Jesus is Looking for in Your Life
Was Monday a bad day for Jesus, or did His words suggest application for us?
Sometimes what you expect is not what you get. You come to a situation that promises one thing, but you find another altogether. Monday of Passion Week proved that way for Jesus.
(Photo: Fig tree in Israel. Courtesy of the Pictorial Library of Bible Lands)
After His Triumphal Entry on the colt, Jesus entered the Temple area in Jerusalem and found the Court of the Gentiles—the area for Gentiles to worship God—filled w...
March 31, 2017
How Unlearning the Past is like Untying a 6-Ton Elephant
God gives 3 steps to freedom from the lies that hold you back.
We’ve all heart it. When we’re young and impressionable, some unthinking, insensitive person says it to us. Maybe it’s a parent or a teacher. Or someone of the opposite sex. Or a preacher.
(Photo by SuperJew. CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.)
They tell us things like:
“You’re stupid! You’ll never amount to anything.” “Your nose is ugly.” “You are going to hell for that!” “You’re not very good at what you do.”Ever heard wo...
March 29, 2017
4 Excellent Strategies to Really Conquer the Tug of Temptation
When you feel the pull, here's what to do.
Temptation tugs hard at our hearts at times. It’s like pulling a rope tied to an elephant. In this tug-of-war with our hearts, we need a mindset that goes beyond a defensive strategy and takes an active approach to sin and temptation.
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Here are 4 basic strategies to help you battle the tug of temptation and sin on your heart.
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