FBCA BLOG
Our “Flourishing Together” journey is a 3-year shared learning experience focused on “living life as God intended.” We will continue to explore the domains of happiness, mental and physical health, meaning and purpose, close relationships, financial stewardship, and (our current study) character and virtue. Virtue may be defined as moral excellence. It’s a manifestation…
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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…
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At FBCA, we began our 3-year “Flourishing Together” journey back in January at the Launch Weekend. We learned about the Global Flourishing Study. We were introduced to the 6 flourishing domains and the 12 question “Flourishing Measure.” We heard from Kate Long and Scott Heare about this landmark project and confirmed our church’s participation. …
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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…
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“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect” (Romans 12:2). Personal Relationship Christianity is a personal relationship with King Jesus made possible…
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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…
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“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” John Wooden (legendary basketball coach) One of the Global Flourishing Study domains we’ll be talking about over the next few years is character and virtue. “Character” is…
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Are you healthy? How do you know? Do you brush? Floss? Limit sugar? Take the stairs? Get enough sleep? Eat vegetables? Exercise? Serve others? Hydrate? Pray? Read the Bible? Spend quality time with friends and family? A short definition of flourishing is “holistically healthy.” Holistic considers all the parts of a thing. It involves the…
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Much has been written over the past couple of years about loneliness in America. One of the most notable documents on the subject is the 2023 Surgeon General’s 82-page report entitled, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” The subtitle of that advisory is “the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community.” The Surgeon General’s report…
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