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House Rules: Love and Gossip


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Jon Cunningham, Owner, Cunningham Financial Group
Website:  www.cunninghamfinancialgroup.com    Phone:  205-326-7364

Tyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Fairway Independent Mortgage
Website: www.tylercainatfairway.com    Phone:  813-380-8487

Welcome to PART 3 of 6 in our House Rules Series.
Here is a link to Jacob's Book, which I highly recommend you read.

This week we talk about two crucial rules for life and home:
Rule #4 - We Speak in Love
Rule #5 - No Gossip Allowed

This adds on to the three so far:
Rule #1 - Home is a Safe Place
Rule #2 - All People Deserve Respect
Rule #3 - We Tell the Truth

Love and Gossip have a shady connection. Some people love TO gossip. Some gossip from what they think is a place of love. But the truth is... when we love, gossip will cease. We need to create as big a gap between these two things as we possibly can.

It will start by speaking in love. But love is the more important word. Speech should not have to be filtered to only be loving. I should BE LOVE, at my core, and simply need to connect speech to my heart to say that which is good.

And this will do in gossip for good: if I am motivated from a place of love, restoration, hope and Christ. Gossip is a funny word. It's always something the other person is doing. But I think it hits closer to home for me than I like to admit. Let's put together a working definition and find out what happens to it when love is introduced. 

- Why is important to develop love before focusing on speech?

- What does it mean to say "God IS Love"?

- If I love someone, how will that affect what I say about them?

- What would happen to gossip if we genuinely cared about the person?

- What are some practical steps we can take to stop gossip in its tracks?



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The information in this podcast contains personal opinions and may not entirely represent those of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation NMLS#2289. Fairway does not guarantee any services, information and/or advice provided by the individuals. This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Not all customers will qualify. Information, rates and programs are subject to change without notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. Equal Housing Opportunity. LO NMLS #118156.

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