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Archive for June 30th, 2008
- Soft Answers, Volume, and Motive |
Posted by Mart De Haan on Jun 30 2008
Am guessing that a lot of us admire the person who can use humor, thoughtfulness, or a self-deprecating comment to defuse the tension of an angry moment. Maybe that’s why I’ve become so intrigued with the proverb that says, “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Prov. 15:1). I’m [...]



