Bloom Church Podcast

Life of Community – Critical Need for Community Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. John 13:35 NLT   LOVE IN ACTION   “Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!” Romans 12:15-16 NLT   Community   Surgeon General’s Warning: Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation – Dr. Vivek H. Murthy   58% of Americans feel alone   73% of youth feel alone   Epidemic: an outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many individuals at the same time   Disease: harmful deviation from the normal structure or functional state…   29% increased risk of heart disease 32% increased risk of stroke 50% increased risk of developing dementia   60% increased risk of premature death   The Critical Need for Community   1.     We were created for community   “I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord. They will be my people, and I will