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behind the scenes
Board: Iwan Borst (Editor) John Boekee
Jeff Poort Alyssa Tuinstra
Alina Van Goor Stephanie Visscher
Design: Christie Hoeksema
03 Editorial: Refners Fire
Alyssa Tuinstra
07 Roadquest: Hockey, Heaven & our Heart
Alina Van Goor
09 Poem: Single
Janaya Borst
11 Innerviews: Frank Ezinga
Jeff Poort
21 Article: Living in the Power of Christ
R.D. Korvemaker
23 Creative Highway: Confict Resolution
Stephanie Visscher
Volume 8, Issue 2
May 2014
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opportunity. The pretty normal church kid story can seem
unspectacular. When we come across so many instances in the
Bible where God is speaking to comfort His people with the promise
of deliverance and triumph over their afictions, it is hard to see
what God wants for the rest of us. One place we can go to for an
answer is Genesis 12:1-3. Here God makes a covenant with Abraham,
promising to shower him with blessings and be his shield. There is
a purpose for this outpouring, though: Abraham is called to be a
blessing, and God will use him to bless all people. Like Abraham,
Gods people who have been given rich blessings are called to be a
blessing, which can be hard depending on how He wants to use us.
Sometimes giving up time or wealth or talents is unpleasant, but is
nonetheless where God wants to use us. The path God chooses for
some Christians is through joy instead of fre. Our refnement then
comes through Gods preservation of our well-being. God burns
away our dross by leading us to the Bible through which we can
daily be humbled and renewed in thankfulness. A life of blessing
does not mean a life of stagnancy, God still constantly makes us
new and causes us to lean on Him.
Whether the path we have been called to walk on leads us through
blessing or trials, we have a faithful God who preserves and
sanctifes us. How awesome is it to be able to join in wholeheartedly
when we sing It is Well with my Soul, knowing that all things really
do work for the good of Gods people.
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
comforting but ultimately useless. Possessions break or disappear,
friendships fade away and sometimes you just can not seem to get
the marks you want. When being strong in ourselves is no longer an
option, and we have uncovered the pathetic reality of our earthly
comforts, we are left before the only Rock that can hold us up. Here
we encounter the radical truth that our only comfort in life and in
death is our identity in Christ. This is how God refnes us, by burning
away the idolatrous bonds we allow our hearts to make.
So we can be content then, even joyful, when following God brings
us through pain. We know that the Lord will use it to make us more
complete and equipped for work in His kingdom.
But what happens when we are not aficted with struggles? Does a
life full of consistent blessing mean God does not care about
bringing us nearer to Him? It is easy to be envious of those with
dramatic stories of trials they had to overcome. We can begin to
wonder where Gods mighty works come about through those of us
who have grown up in the church with a solid family and plenty of
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I do not normally follow hockey nor do I usually get very excited for the
Olympics. However, the other day I happened to watch the last bit of the
womens hockey gold medal game between Canada and the US and I was
on the edge of my seat. Now that was an intense few minutes! Both teams
wanted desperately to win and would do anything for it. They skated furi-
ously from one side of the rink to the next, following the puck wherever it
went. Whoever scored frst would win gold! Go big or go home, is ofen
the saying and that is also how these teams played. To them, it was not just
some walk in the park, it was a serious ordeal!
Now what does this hockey game have to do with a Reformed Magazine?
How could they possibly be connected? Do not worry; I am not suggestng
that we will be playing hockey in heaven or something but as I watched
those last few minutes of the game the sheer intensity made me think of our
lives and of the spiritual batle that we are involved in.
In our catechism we acknowledge that the devil, the world, and our own
fesh do not cease to atack us (LD 51). Did you catch that? They do not
cease to atack us. They do not quit, they do not desist, and they do not give
up. It is a constant, never-ending batle with far more than a gold medal at
stake. Satan wants our hearts, he wants us to fall, and he wants to be king.
And he will do anything to get what he wants. Christ defeated him at the
cross but that does not mean he is fnished. He knows he is going down and
untl Christ comes again he will keep fghtng, taking as many people with
him as he can.
Theologically we know Satan is alive and well, but how ofen does this really
play into our lives? How ofen do we really recognize the seriousness of the
batle that is playing both in and around us? Because, in reality, Satan and
his antcs are all around us in both subtle and clear ways. He is there when
we open a book, look up a website, or watch a movie. He is there when we
stroll through the mall, walk down the beach, or talk to our neighbour. He is
there and he wants us to fall into whatever temptatons he has set.
Now by sharing this I do not mean to terrify you but I do think it is some-
thing we need to be more aware of. Satan is not dead and we cannot live
like he is. The warning Jesus gave his disciples at the Garden of Gethse-
mane holds true for us today. We too need to watch and pray so that we
do not fall into temptaton. (Mat. 26:41) Just like the Womens Hockey
team valiantly fghtng for gold we need to be on guard, fghtng against the
schemes of the Devil. How? By praying daily and constantly for strength and
by putng on the armor of God. Only with the help and grace of God will
we be able to stand frm. As it says in Ephesians 6: Therefore put on the
full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to
stand your ground, and afer you have done everything, to stand. Stand frm
then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate
of righteousness in place, and with your feet fted with the readiness that
comes from the gospel of peace. In additon to all this, take up the shield of
faith, with which you can extnguish all the faming arrows of the evil one.
Take the helmet of salvaton and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word
of God.
This batle is serious and we cannot fght this fght on our own. We need the
power of the Holy Spirit and we also need each other to hold us accountable
and to lif us up when we fall. What are some practcal ways we can fght
against Satan? How can we take more seriously the spiritual batle around
us? Be an encouragement and share with us your thoughts on Facebook!
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Watch and pray so that we do not fall
into temptation
Matthew 26:41
HOCKEY,
HEAVEN,
& OUR
HEART
Alina van Goor - Hamilton, ON
ROADQUEST
Everyone says the single life is the best;
Solitude will build my character.
The only worry will be me;
Act on my souls desires;
Its a dream for many
And it is my life.
I wont let it
Be taken
From me.
Free.
Solo.
Waiting?
Prince Charming?
No. No thank you.
Life is good without.
Boys as friends is my life
I cannot live without them.
Relationships ruin friendships
It always happens I wont risk it.
Courageous, independent. Im single.

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
Are you single? How many times have you wished to have
a signifcant other? Is having that signifcant other really
important to our quality of life? What does God say about
this? Being in a relationship is not just all fun and games, it
is hard work. Are you up for it?
God created Eve in Genesis 2 for Adam, does this mean
that we must have a signifcant other?
In my opinion, dating is not something which should be tak-
en for granted or misused. It is a gift from God to fall in love
with someone else. What is your opinion on dating?
Single
Janaya Borst (Surrey, BC)
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For this issue, Roadside Assistance interviewed
Frank Ezinga, the organist of Langley Canadian
Reformed Church and past musical advisor to the
Standing Commitee for the Book of Praise of the
Canadian Reformed Churches.
RA: You have been an organist for a long tme. Could you explain
how you came to learn and love music, and why you chose to learn
the organ?
FE: Music was part of my life: my dad played the pump organ at
home, and as a toddler I danced with the street organ in Roterdam. I
tried playing violin for a few years, but I think that I went back to the
organ because i found it easier to play than the violin. I remember
several people that expressed their appreciaton for my playing when
I was in high school and that increased my motvaton to contnue to
learn. By then I could play a few psalms and I started playing in church
(the minister only chose the psalms that I knew). Within two years I
played in all of the services. I just did what needed to be done, not
thinking much of it.
RA: Is the organ and the organist becoming a thing of the past, and
how do we deal with changes in the musical culture around us?
FE: I think that it depends on the references. Pipe organs are being
built and include modern technology. A few years ago I visited Casa-
vant Frres and they were building a very large organ for a Southern
Baptst church in the USA. Organists change employers: from the
church to the city. In the US we have an outside pipe organ in San
Diego with weekly concerts, there are several pizza restaurants that
have pipe organs, and then there are some shopping malls with pipe
organs as well. Pipe organ builders are busy building large organs.
There are job openings with pipe organ builders. No, it is not some-
thing of the past. Yet some churches have chosen to not use the pipe
organ anymore. A change in the style of worship seems to be the
connecton. In the churches that I know of, a declining membership
and changes in doctrine or church leadership also have something to
do with this. As far as I know, the Canadian Reformed churches have
the highest number of professionally educated musicians ever. Music
culture and culture are always changing and developing. But just like
the Internet is changing our world, we need to be discerning and fnd
out if new developments are good and if we should embrace them.
Not all change is good
RA: What are some of the principles we should keep in mind when it
comes to music in the worship service?
FE: There is no general rule, but I apply some personal guidelines. Mu-
sic in the worship service should be ftng to the character, but also
the style and history of the church (music). Music is just as important
as mathematcs, science, or history. In church, where we meet God,
we should aim for the highest standards. That we cannot be perfect
is not an excuse for sub-standard music in church. Doing the best we
can is number one. That could be playing exactly in the beat, very mu-
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sical, but with just two fngers. Supportng the singing, blending with
the singing, leading when needed, encouraging the singing, emphasiz-
ing the text: from the frst note of the prelude to the last note of the
postlude.
RA: How do we deal with a congregaton which may have members
with many diferent musical tastes?
FE: The world is full of music. I would like to limit the discussion to
church music. In this discussion I would like to include church music
history as a reference. Otherwise it is pointless to discuss. (My taste
is red and your taste is green, but adding a reference, such as land-
scaping, or frefghtng will create a meaningful discussion.) When it is
about music in the church, we need to defne a framework.
It is impossible to please everyone. So whatever is done should be
done in the best possible way. I have an appreciaton for music and
musicians that are making good music, although I do not like all of it.
RA: Does the organ work best in a worship service? Should there be
room for other instruments?
FE: The organ is born in the church. From a pan fute to a portatve,
the organ became a fxture in the accompaniment of Psalm singing
during the Middle Ages. Afer the Reformaton, the organs developed
further based on church infuences. The North-German organs are
a great example of that. There is litle applicaton for an instrument
like a church organ outside the church. The majority of organ music is
religious or religious-inspired music (thats why church pianists some-
tmes have difculty fnding suitable music). When there is a strong
desire for other instruments, I have experienced a lack of knowledge
and understanding, and in some cases a desire for a diferent style of
worship, which starts a diferent discussion.
Other instruments could be used in the church service, I believe. In
the tme of Bach, orchestras played during the church services, and
that was ftng and suitable in the Lutheran style of worship. Today I
think that some suitable instruments can be utlized to support and
lead the singing. But the church service is not a talent show and also
these instruments need to be played skillfully.
RA: What are some of the misconceptons people might have about
the organ?
1. Organists are dying out new organs are being built daily,
and they are also adding new technologies so that pipe organs
can even play back music, just like a keyboard. I am a member
of the American Guild of Organists as one of 20,000 (!) mem-
bers.
2. Organ playing is difcult so is driving a car: hands, feet, mir-
rors, dashboard warning lights, speedometer, shifing, trafc
signs, slow pedestrians, fast motorcycles, emergency vehi-
cles, parallel parking how can you learn all of that? In other
words: playing the organ is easier than you think, but you
need a good teacher.
3. Organists and organists eforts are not appreciated Dont
be discouraged by a situaton that you are familiar with. The
current situaton is ofen a result of the present situaton and
history. Many organists are appreciated!
RA: What would you describe as certain necessites for being able to
lead the singing in a worship service?
1. A certain feeling for music is needed. This can sometmes be
developed. It does not need to be perfect, as it sometmes
can be complemented with skill development.
2. A desire to develop the skills like a teacher or a minister: it is
life-long learning and professional development. This prevents
playing music from ever becoming boring.
3. And, a genuine interest in church music, from King David to
today. Our church councils are not the musical experts, and
they rely on the church musicians. If the musicians dont
know enough about church music, there is a problem
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4. Lastly, a weekly dedicaton to prepare the worship services. I
know several church musicians that only do the last: practce
every week, but do not spend any tme on the other aspects,
which is not good for the church
RA: How much tme should organists or pianists put into preparing
for a worship service and what are the sorts of steps you should
take?
FE: That depends on their skill level. The result should be musical
(always in the beat), good support of the singing, ftng use of organ
stops, and right tempo. It is beter to use simple music and play with
two fngers musically than to play more difcult music with more
fngers unmusically.
There were tmes that I spent several hours preparing and our minis-
ter could only choose the songs I could play. To prepare today, I make
sure that I am familiar with the song texts (and because of this, over
tme I memorized what most psalms are about).
RA: Perhaps you can comment on the roles of choirs or worship
teams in the church, either for worship services or otherwise?
FE: When we read Scripture, the Israelites seem to have choirs. Sev-
eral songs in Scripture seem to be writen for a choir and the people.
The early churches used choirs, and afer the Reformaton this prac-
tce contnued in the Lutheran churches. Calvin had something similar
to a choir in that he taught the young people the new tunes to teach
the congregaton.
Most denominatons in North America utlize choirs. Having a choir is
no indicaton of being a faithful church or not. We have a practce of
not using choirs in our services, and that is fne. Our congregatonal
singing in unison is powerful and unique. That impresses many people
that have not heard it before. Maybe this developed because we do
not use choirs.
The worship teams in contemporary worship services have a diferent
context. My experience is that the singing of the congregaton is not
always promoted, and that the songs can be unfamiliar. Maybe this is
also a reason that the younger generaton in North America is redis-
covering the traditonal hymns?
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RA: When it comes to style of music, what are the pros and cons to
the Genevan tunes that we have with our psalms?
FE: Our tunes are not commonly known in North America, which can
make us feel lonely, and want-to-belong. They are writen for unison
singing, which could be a downside for people that are used to singing
in harmony. The tunes have some unique, very good characteristcs.
Visitng organists have commented that the Book of Praise has one
line and they conclude that everyone sings the same tune. They can
only imagine how wonderful that sounds. They also commented that
the range of the notes is as such that everyone should be able to sing
the tune. In our congregaton I demonstrated (with sound and singing)
that many Genevan tunes are based on Gregorian tunes. Some Gre-
gorian tunes have characteristcs from Jewish songs. We are literally
singing with the church of all ages, and this is very unique. Some
people think that the tunes are beter in other hymnals and other
churches, or from contemporary composers. As the saying goes: the
grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence. But I think
that with us, the grass on this side of the fence doesnt get enough of
our water!
RA: Some people really enjoy praise and worship music. Could you
comment on the diferences between the styles of music used for
worship in the Dutch churches, the North American traditonal and
evangelical churches today? How do we decide what is appropriate
for our day and age?
FE: Each denominaton and country has its historical and cultural con-
text, which gives it meaning and purpose. (Scripture is all about histo-
ry, see e.g. Psalm 78). What is beter and what is worse? They are all
unique, and ofen characteristc of the denominaton. I accompanied
Lutheran worship services for many years lots of singing there. The
Anglicans are chantng Psalms in their own English style wonderful
to hear entre Psalms rather than only the congregatons favourite
stanzas. In Presbyterian churches I have seen choirs sing wonderful
descants with the congregaton and sing parts of scripture. The Dutch
churches are difcult to comment on: they are developing theological
issues and their changed practce of church music seems to be related
to this development. Evangelical churches and groups have music that
changes rather quickly.
I think that it is important to realize what we do and why we do it. We
also need to understand our culture today and our own motvatons.
In some churches I have observed that personal desires and prefer-
ences change the music in the church. What do we pass on to our
children?
RA: You were on the commitee of the Standing Commitee for the
Book of Praise. How do you like the fnal product, the 2014 Book of
Praise which should be coming out this year?
FE: We saw in the APV (Authorized Provisional Version) version that
change makes people uncomfortable. We love what we know. Gods
Word doesnt change, and changes to our Book of Praise became a
sensitve topic. Regarding the Psalms I believe that some wonderful
work was done. The Genevan tunes serve many churches all over the
world (not just the Canadian Reformed churches) with a set of sing-
able, rhymed Psalms that are complete and true to Scripture in one
musical style. I dont mind to pass that on to the next generaton.
Regarding the hymns, personally I experience a gap when it comes to
hymns about Good Friday, but for the rest it is a well-balanced selec-
ton. Yes, we could have had more, but I am not sure how much of a
diference that makes. The musical changes that Synod 2013 made
within a few days overruled recommendatons by a Standing Com-
mitee that has worked on this project for years. In my opinion some
musical decision were made without sufcient deliberaton, lacking
expertse. But this fnal Book of Praise is what we have to work with. I
am commited to teach, lead and accompany the congregaton in the
music as decided by Synod 2013. My role of serving the congregaton
in the accompaniment of singing comes frst. During the Sunday wor-
ship services, musicological (hymnological) expertse comes second.
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RA: What do you feel your role is on a commitee like that, being an
organist?
FE: When it comes to musical aspects, I knew what the impact could
be in a church. In Holland I grew up in a congregaton of 80 members,
and now I am one member of a congregaton of almost 750 members.
This experience benefted me, but I benefted mostly from educaton,
church organist certfcaton, many master classes, workshops, and
being exposed to music in other denominatons. I experienced myself,
as a teenager, the changes in Holland (from the 1773(!) rhyming with
29 hymns to a 1984 translaton with 41 hymns). Advising the commit-
tee was a constant balance between the musicological side and the
practcal side, where I always kept in mind that a new Book of Praise
should serve the next generaton(s).
RA: What would you say to young people who have an interest in
music and are looking for ways to use their gifs for the church and
for Gods glory?
FE: Wow. When you ask that, I feel my passion. Dissatsfactory accom-
paniment, and organs that are not in a good conditon, ofen result
in church music being the topic of negatve discussion in the church.
Nevertheless, I hope that there are young people out there that are
interested in church music and would like to use their gifs in the
church (God gave you those gifs, right?). I would say: go for it!
It is a long road, and you may never get to the end of it, which is not
a problem. Know what you are talking about: become knowledgeable
in church music so that you can guide and lead, also when you are
not accompanying. Understand the church music history; know and
understand the tunes in our Book of Praise (make knowing the Book
of Praise your hobby!); develop your musical skills and play well, and
dont play music that is too difcult; play musically! Know the text of
the songs and make sure this can be heard in your playing. Develop a
repertoire that is not controversial but spiritually up-building for the
entre congregaton (I leave CCM at home on Sunday). Work towards
a basic understanding of music theory, harmony, and counterpoint.
Understand your instrument; know the history of your instrument
(and dont forget the organ if you play the piano!); if you are a pianist,
do develop organ skills and if you are an organist develop your piano
skills. Leave your personal agenda at home and serve the interest of
the congregaton. Pray for yourself and for the congregaton that you
serve. The Spirit will move your fngers. Sometmes I did not choose
what to play, but later I found out how God had impacted people
through my music.
Young people, maybe the organist is not considered cool and sweet
these days, but know that you will be blessed if you take up this task!
There will be singing in heaven and on the New Earth, and we are
getng a foretaste now already. You can be part of preparing the con-
gregaton for this eternal task. Now done imperfectly, sometmes in
isolaton as an organist, but then done in absolute harmony and per-
fecton. When you put your hands on the keyboard on Sunday, and
the congregaton sings, as a prayer rising up to heaven, you will know
that you can only be a church musician standing in the grace of God.
If you have grown up in the Christan community (like I have) chances
are prety good that you know a lot about Jesus. You know that you
are a sinner, that Jesus died on the cross for you, that you need to re-
pent and believe and that afer that you should live for God and then
when you die you will go to heaven. You go to church every Sunday,
read your Bible once in a while, and pray before bed. I do not have
stats on this but I am prety sure this is where a lot of Christans are,
even parents and grandparents.
This is where I was. Coastng. Living good enough but not really feeling all that
diferent except for random spiritual highs I would get if I had gone to a confer-
ence or spent more than 30 minutes in prayer (which was not regular). But then
God decided to send me on a trip. I mean like a real, physical, get in your car
and go somewhere else kind of trip. This was not a big deal. I like traveling. It
was who else He put in the car that made the diference. I was prety sure I did
not have the patence to spend that much tme in that small of a space with that
person. (I should point out that this is not because of the person I was with but
because I am not a patent personthat is just not a gif God has blessed me
with yet). But that night, afer we had goten to our destnaton, and we were
sitng on our beds I read this, To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy,
which so powerfully works in me. (emphasis mine, as in the following verses)
That verse is Colossians 1:29 and it hit me right in the heart.
You see, Christan, this is you on your own; DEAD. And not only are you dead,
you also have nothing. You were brought into being with the rest of creaton
by the Almighty God and the only reason you are any diferent from them is
because God made you out of dirt and gave you a soul. You have no power. You
see, at just the right tme, when we were stll powerless, Christ died for the
ungodly. (Romans 5:6) But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that
this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Corinthians 4:7) You
are a powerless jar of clay, easily broken, nothing super special, so put away that
litle bit of pride in your heart that says, I can do this on my own because you
cannot. Untl you really believe in your heart and soul that you have nothing to
bring, no power to speak of, no worthiness in yourself, all your doctrine means
nothing.
But, there is good news. No, you cannot do it, but He can. His [Jesus] divine
power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowl-
edge of Him who called us by his own glory and goodness. (2 Peter 1:3) The
Son is the radiance of Gods glory and the exact representaton of His being,
sustaining all things by his powerful word. Afer He had provided purifcaton for
sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. (Hebrews 1:3) Je-
sus did it. He did the work to save you, He called you, and when He was fnished
on earth He sat down to show that everything that needed to be done was
done. No, you do not have any power; but the One who made you out of dirt
and gave you a soul and died on the cross for you also gives you the Counselor
(John 14:26) so that He will work in you with his power.

You cannot pray in your own power, you cannot worship in your own power, you
cannot display any virtue in your own power, you cannot even use the natural
gifs God gave you in your own power because as soon as you start trustng, I
can do this on my own, God will push the limits and make you humble.
And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may
please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowl-
edge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might
so that you may have great endurance and patence, and joyfully giving thanks
to the Father who has qualifed you to share in the inheritance of the saints in
the kingdom of light. (Colossians 1:10-12) You cant. Jesus did.
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Creative Highway
confict
Pronunciation: \kn-,fikt\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin confictus act of striking together, from
configere to strike together, from com- + figere to strike
Date: 15th century
1. fght, battle, war <an armed confict>
2. a : competitive or opposing action of incompatibles : antagonistic state or
action (as of divergent ideas, interests, or persons)
b : mental struggle resulting from or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or exter-
nal or internal demands
3. the opposition of persons or forces that gives rise to the dramatic action in a
drama or fction
When Josephs brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, What
if Joseph holds a grudge against us and pays us back for all the wrongs
we did to him? So they sent word to Joseph, saying, Your father left
these instructions before he died: This is what you are to say to Joseph: I
ask you to forgive your brothers the sins and the wrongs they committed
in treating you so badly. Now please forgive the sins of the servants of
the God of your father. When their message came to him, Joseph wept.
His brothers then came and threw themselves down before him. We are
your slaves, they said.
But Joseph said to them, Dont be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You
intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what
is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, dont be afraid.
I will provide for you and your children. And he reassured them and
spoke kindly to them. (Genesis 50:15-21)
Confict Resolution - Stephanie Visscher [Hamilton, ON]
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of
God. - Matt. 5:9
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up
anger. - Prov. 15:1
He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate
invites destruction. - Prov. 17:19
A hot-tempered man stirs up dessension, but a patient man
calms a quarrel. - Prov. 15:18
And the Lords servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be
kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. - 2 Tim. 2:24
Tere are more quarrels smothered by just shutting your
mouth, and holding it shut, than by all the wisdom in the
world.
- Henry Ward Beecher
If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work
with your enemy. Ten he becomes your partner.
- Nelson Mandela
Dont fnd fault. Find a remedy.
- Henry Ford
Humility in the middle of a confict allows us not just to see
their sin but to see ours, too.
- Mark Driscoll
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