DENNIS
Good morning everyone. I am Dennis Gossett with Central United Methodist Church. An article in Wired Magazine stated that older adults who chose to live with a minimal amount of human contact have a higher mortality rate even if they believe themselves to be happier in isolation.
In contrast, those who have a richer social life tend to live longer. Did you know that God created us to be connected one to another? Genesis explains that God noticed how isolated the very first man had become. He did not have anyone to share life with. Therefore, God created a help mate and companion for Adam. They lived together helping one another and conversing about their daily life. Much later, Jesus brought together an entire community. They began to share life together. Not even a single one of them were told to go live by themselves.
What about me and you? How are we to laugh, smile, and have a good time if we shut ourselves off from everyone? How are we to console, lift up, and share tough times if we are not willing to be around others? We all need community. Come be a part of ours at Central. God Bless.
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