Dennis R. Wiles  

First Baptist Arlington 

October 25, 2025 

Flourishing Together 

First Baptist Arlington 

2025 – 2030 

2025: Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ 

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

FALL 2025: It is Not Good . . . to be Alone 

September 7 – November 1, 2025 

The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” 

Genesis 2:18 

I Want to Know What Love Is! 

1 Corinthians 13 

Theme for 2025: Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ 

Theme for Fall 2025: It is Not Good to be Alone 

Theme for Engagement 2025:  Call to the Wild 

HUMAN FLOURISHING: One of the domains currently being researched in the Global Flourishing Study is Close Social Relationships 

What’s love got to do with it? 

Rare is the person who does not want to love and be loved. Love appears to be intrinsic to our humanity. Sociologists may dissect behavioral mechanics behind the claims of love. Branches of medical research may explore the biochemistry of love. But, however explained, it is almost universally agreed that we need love in order to live and flourish as human beings. 

-Patrick Mitchel, The Message of Love 

PRIORITY – Love is foundational to everything in our lives! 

PERSONIFIED – Love is connected to feelings but love itself is not a feeling!  

POWER – Love is a powerful force that can overcome selfishness and hate. 

PERMANENCE – Love is forever!