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Luke Stehr
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My Uber driver Duke was turning the corner into my neighborhood. We’d spent the drive from DFW Airport talking about life and connecting over our similarly aged children. Over the course of the ride, Duke had shared about his life’s experiences with me: growing up in Afghanistan, working as journalist supporting the US backed government,…
So much of life comes down to our habits – those things we do overtime that become so engrained we do them without thinking. When I first moved to Arlington, I needed navigation to go everywhere: church, my kids’ school, a friend’s house; you get the picture. A few years into life here though, I…
In the days between Easter and Pentecost, I’ve been trying to sit a little bit longer in parts of the Bible like Luke 24 and Acts 1 that recount the time between Jesus’ resurrection and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Following his resurrection, Jesus suddenly appears to his followers, and after proving to them…
First Baptist Arlington is thrilled to announce a significant step towards fostering inclusivity and connection within our diverse community: live translation during our sermons! We understand that our church family represents a rich tapestry of cultures and languages, and we are committed to ensuring everyone can fully engage with and understand the powerful message of…
Every one of us has been invited to participate in God’s work in the world. That’s what the Church is all about—God brings us together for the sake of God’s mission. Jesus called us to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them, and teaching them to obey everything He commanded (Matt. 28:19-20). The Church exists…