In my last post I talked about how the world of women seems drawn to the problem and sin of gossip and drama. The verses  I referenced were I Peter 4:15 and 1 Titus 5:13. Though many of us have found ourselves on the receiving end of gossip and drama even when we try our best to avoid it, I think many times we are on the giving end, maybe even though we're unaware of it or don't think of our actions as being a "big deal". I was convicted of this many years ago now. My husband and I were dating at the time and one of my friends and I had a habit of making fun of/talking bad about people. I never gave it much thought since it was all done just between us and (most of the time) in jest. What was the big deal if we pointed out that someone was trying to show off her new "work" to all the boys? It was her fault for being so distasteful right? It wasn't until my boyfriend had a heart to heart with me and showed me what I was doing that I realized how wrong our little gossipy conversations … [Read more...]