Proverbs 20:19

I am speaking this weekend in Miami, Florida, at Calvary Chapel Kendall, where my friend,…

How could something so small cause so much damage in such a short amount of time? I mused. Then my mind thought of something else very small that can cause enormous damage in a short amount of time…gossip.…

In my job I hear far more junk than I care to hear. The larger our church gets, the more mess we encounter among the people to whom we minister. We have designed our church to reach hurting people, so we are simply reaching our target audience, but some days it is more difficult than others to hear such sad stories. One part of the drama of messiness that always frustrates me is how gossip begins about other people’s problems. As if dealing with the consequences of sin is not enough, many times some of the hardest repercussion is the gossip that occurs about the people involved and the situation that occurred. I have never found gossip to be helpful to the people involved or to the Kingdom of God. I have literally become a hater of gossip because I have seen it destroy so many people! Gossip hurts innocent people who are caught in the middle, it exaggerates the situation, and it keeps the one who did wrong loaded with guilt and frustration, and from experiencing the fullness of God’s grace. With that in mind,here are 7 suggestions for how to stop the spread of gossip.…

As a pastor, I have heard far more “junk” than I care to hear sometimes. It always frustrates me to watch how gossip begins in the church about other pe…

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Bible friendship breakup quotes provide insightful advice for dealing with the complex emotions of cutting ties with a close friend. Many people find comfort and guidance in the Bible because of its lessons on living a good life and building healthy relationships. The difficulties, feelings, and lessons that come with a friendship ending are all …

God’s law describes sinful acts like gossiping against friends as evil. Know some of these Bible verses about gossip and slander to stay away from its consequences.…

The Bible has long been regarded as a timeless guide that reveals the hidden truths of human nature. It sheds light on various aspects of life, including the delicate topic of gossiping. Throughout history, gossip has been a pervasive force, causing harm to both individuals and communities. From the lively...…

By Pastor James Bell EPrata The following is a newsletter sent by Pastor James Bell of Southside Church in Gallatin TN. Pastor Bell is a wise Christian with almost 5 decades of local pastoring expe……