Dennis R. Wiles

First Baptist Arlington

June 15, 2025

Father’s Day

Flourishing Together

First Baptist Arlington

2025 – 2030

2025: Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ

1 Corinthians 2:6-16 (Gospel Guide: Matthew)

SUMMER 2025: You Are Here!

June 1 – August 2, 2025

Psalm 1

Flourishing Foundation: Love God!

Matthew 22:24-40

Theme for 2025: Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ

Theme for Summer 2025: You Are Here!

HUMAN FLOURISHING: One of the domains currently being researched in the Global Flourishing Study is Meaning and Purpose.

Two Questions from Human Flourishing Measure (One Slide)

-Overall, to what extent do you feel the things you do in your life are worthwhile?

-I understand my purpose in life.

FOUNDATION: Who am I? Why am I here?

IMAGE OF GOD: God has designed human beings to flourish in a loving relationship with Him. God has always desired for His people to know and love Him.

Hear the word of the LORD, you Israelites, because the LORD has a charge to bring against you who live in the land: There is no faithfulness, no love, no acknowledgment of God in the land.

-Hosea 4:1-2

For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.

-Hosea 6:6

HEART: The will or heart of a human being is the seat of decision-making.

MIND: The mind is the center of thought and feeling.

SOUL: The integrating and organizing principle of a human being.