Bloom Church Podcast

The world would love you as one of its own if you belonged to it, but you are no longer part of the world. I chose you to come out of the world, so it hates you. John 15:19 NLT   "It is impossible to please all men; there will always be those who criticize you, no matter what you do. So focus on doing what is right, and let the rest go." Epictetus   Makarios: Joy which has its secret within itself, that joy which is serene and untouchable, and self-contained that joy which is completely independent of all the chances and changes of life.    THE FOUR SOCIAL QUALITIES THAT ARE BLESSED   Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 ESV   1. COMPASSIONATE IN SPIRIT: O the bliss of the merciful!   'Therefore, it was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. Then he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people. Since he himself has gone through suffering and test