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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Gossip Mill (05/08/14)
I sat through a church service, and I listened to a wonderful sermon. I also thought the music was wonderful, and it had some meaning to it.
For example, "Come Holy Spirit, come." A lot of the people from the congregation sang it as well. Some were sincere as they sang it, and others weren't.
The sermon was on "How gossip hurts people." It meant a lot to me. Out in the fellowhip hall people were often gossiping about other people like you would witness in the street. I felt so lost, and so out of place. I spoke to a few people as I poured myself a cup of coffee. I have to ask myself, who are they gossiping about? Is it me or is it other people. Should the fellowship hall be a place to gossip about other people? I know that slander hurts other people, and I have to wonder if is the church I could fit into. But what matters the most is finding a place in God's home.
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Larry Whittington
05/16/14
Good thoughts in your article. We each have to think, "Are my words encouraging, helpful, and truthful for others." If any of these are missing, what we are saying may just be gossip which is not helpful.

I am not sure if we can use the actions of the members as the main reason for attending any certain assembly. This is because we cannot really know what they might be talking about.

I enjoyed your thoughtfulness, though, recognizing the evils of gossip.

Keep your eyes in the Bible as you write.
C D Swanson 
05/16/14
Good points to ponder. So important to consider what comes out of our mouths before we speak. So important. Good message.

God bless~
Gloria Pierre Dean
05/18/14
The fellowship should not be a place where gossip takes place.

Paul tell us not to gossip so maybe you could pray for the gossipers.
If you decide to leave I hope you find a more loving home church than this one seems to be.

God bless you.