by Content Manager | Mar 6, 2025 | Christian Living, Cultural Engagement, Discipleship
At Stiles Ministries, we’re passionate about helping people grow closer to God and live out their faith in transformative ways. As Psalm 1:3 says, the blessed person is “like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season.” To nurture this spiritual...
by Content Manager | Jun 4, 2024 | Biblical Studies, Discipleship
I believe that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. This topic can quickly fall into a debate about works and this is not about works-based righteousness. That said, what is the Gospel? A lot of people know the Gospel for what it is not...
by Content Manager | Mar 6, 2024 | Book Reviews, Christian Living, Prayer & Devotion
In his book Hunger for God, John Piper discusses fasting as a spiritual discipline. Most Christians approach fasting by not eating food for a period during daylight, 24 hours, or several days. Piper’s perspective resonates with me: We should fast from the...
by Content Manager | Feb 6, 2024 | Book Reviews, Prayer & Devotion
Prayer is a vital part of our spiritual journey. However, there are times when our prayer life feels stagnant. Donald S. Whitney’s Praying the Bible is a great little book that is easy to read. In this gem of a book, he recommends praying the Psalms. When words...
