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Is It Prayer or Is It Gossip?

By | May 4, 2011

We churchy people love to pray for others. The Bible, Church teaching, and our personal experiences constantly remind us that prayer makes a difference. Prayer has the power to change people’s hearts, and draws us closer to the heart of God – perhaps in the way that my heart is moved when I have a deep conversation with someone or receive an unsolicited hug from one of my kids. I’ve noticed, however, that our sinful nature can infect even our most pure desires for prayer. I call this phenomenon

Life Night

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Goal for the Life Night:
 To help teenagers realize both the power of words and the ripple effects that negative or unnecessary statements have on others. The night will address the roots of gossip that lead to sin. Life Night at a Glance: This issue night affects every teenager. The reality of gossip in our culture is widespread and destructive. This night helps teens recognize how and why they fall into the trap of gossip as well as how it affects them socially and spiritually. The night starts