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Philippians 4:4-9

By Dennis Wiles | January 19, 2025

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your…

Psalm 1

By Dennis Wiles | January 11, 2025

1 Blessed is the one    who does not walk in step with the wickedor stand in the way that sinners take    or sit in the company of mockers,2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,    and who meditates on his law day and night.3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,    which yields its fruit in seasonand whose leaf does not wither-    whatever they do prospers.…

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

By Dennis Wiles | December 31, 2024

God’s Wisdom Revealed by the Spirit 6 We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. 7 No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. 8 None of the rulers…

Christmas at First Baptist Arlington

By Dennis Wiles | October 14, 2024

Christmas is such a special time of year! And we want to invite you to Christmas at First Baptist Arlington! We call our celebration Advent – a term used by the church that refers to the waiting and arrival of Christ.  For us, Christmas is what gives our faith – and in turn our lives…

Women in Ministry: A Brief Summary

By Dennis Wiles | June 12, 2024

INTRODUCTION In this brief summary, let me begin a few declarative statements:   I believe in the authority of Holy Scripture – The Bible is the Word of God, divinely inspired and it is authoritative in the life of every believer. The Bible has to be properly interpreted – God’s Word is an ancient library…