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Breaking Language Barriers: Live Sermon Translation at First Baptist Arlington

Apr 26

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…

Who Are You … Really?

Apr 24

“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…

Close Social Relationships – Part 2

Mar 25

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…

Dinner Tables & Deep Connections: The Lost Art of Real Community

Mar 24

Have you noticed how rare it is to share a meal with someone new these days? We scroll through food photos on Instagram, watch countless cooking shows, and order delivery through apps—all while eating alone at our kitchen counters. Something is missing, and deep down, we all recognize it. Last week, I asked a group…

What Easter Can Teach Us About Second Chances

Mar 24

The notification appears: “Memory from 5 years ago.” Maybe it’s a relationship that ended, a career path that didn’t pan out, or a dream that fell apart. We’ve all been there – staring at our past, wondering if we’ve missed our chance to get things right. In a world obsessed with overnight success stories and…

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