Roadside Assistance - Issue 8.2

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Roadside Assistance is a forum for Reformed youth. A forum is aplace where people talk together. So listen and read, but go aheadand write something as well. We would like you to send yourarticles, poems, and art, and we’ll do our best to include them inthe upcoming issues!

This particular forum is a place for discussing faith matters,encouraging one another in the faith, passing on Bible knowledge,building and expressing our beliefs as Reformed Christians,sharpening hearts and minds, stimulating reading on Bible-relatedissues, and educating each other.

Do you want to write for RA? Email us your articles and maybeyour work will appear in an upcoming issue!

behind the scenes

Board: Iwan Borst (Editor) John Boekee Jeff Poort Alyssa Tuinstra Alina Van Goor Stephanie Visscher

Design: Christie Hoeksema

03 Editorial: Rener’s 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 ChristR.D. Korvemaker

23 Creative Highway: Conict Resolution Stephanie Visscher

Volume 8, Issue 2May 2014

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opportunity. The “pretty normal church kid” story can seemunspectacular. When we come across so many instances in theBible where God is speaking to comfort His people with the promiseof deliverance and triumph over their aictions, it is hard to seewhat God wants for the rest of us. One place we can go to for ananswer is Genesis 12:1-3. Here God makes a covenant with Abraham,promising to shower him with blessings and be his shield. There isa purpose for this outpouring, though: Abraham is called to be ablessing, and God will use him to bless all people. Like Abraham,God’s people who have been given rich blessings are called to be ablessing, which can be hard depending on how He wants to use us.Sometimes giving up time or wealth or talents is unpleasant, but isnonetheless where God wants to use us. The path God chooses forsome Christians is through joy instead of re. Our renement thencomes through God’s preservation of our well-being. God burnsaway our dross by leading us to the Bible through which we candaily be humbled and renewed in thankfulness. A life of blessingdoes not mean a life of stagnancy, God still constantly makes usnew and causes us to lean on Him.

Whether the path we have been called to walk on leads us throughblessing or trials, we have a faithful God who preserves andsancties us. How awesome is it to be able to join in wholeheartedlywhen we sing “It is Well with my Soul,” knowing that all things reallydo work for the good of God’s people.

“When peace like a river, attendeth my way,When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to sayIt 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 getthe marks you want. When being strong in ourselves is no longer anoption, and we have uncovered the pathetic reality of our earthlycomforts, we are left before the only Rock that can hold us up. Herewe encounter the radical truth that our only comfort in life and indeath is our identity in Christ. This is how God renes us, by burning

away the idolatrous bonds we allow our hearts to make.

So we can be content then, even joyful, when following God bringsus through pain. We know that the Lord will use it to make us morecomplete and equipped for work in His kingdom.

But what happens when we are not aicted with struggles? Does alife full of consistent blessing mean God does not care aboutbringing us nearer to Him? It is easy to be envious of those withdramatic stories of trials they had to overcome. We can begin towonder where God’s mighty works come about through those of uswho 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

women’s 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 rst would win gold! “Go big or go home,” is oen

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 suggesng

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 bale that we are involved in.

In our catechism we acknowledge that “the devil, the world, and our own

esh do not cease to aack us” (LD 51). Did you catch that? They do not

cease to aack us. They do not quit, they do not desist, and they do not give

up. It is a constant, never-ending bale 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 nished. He knows he is going down and

unl Christ comes again he will keep ghng, taking as many people with

him as he can.

Theologically we know Satan is alive and well, but how oen does this really

play into our lives? How oen do we really recognize the seriousness of the

bale that is playing both in and around us? Because, in reality, Satan and

his ancs 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 temptaons 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 temptaon.” (Ma. 26:41) Just like the Women’s Hockey

team valiantly ghng for gold we need to be on guard, ghng against the

schemes of the Devil. How? By praying daily and constantly for strength and

by pung on the armor of God. Only with the help and grace of God wil l

we be able to stand rm. 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 aer you have done everything, to stand. Stand rm

then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate

of righteousness in place, and with your feet ed with the readiness that

comes from the gospel of peace. In addion to all this, take up the shield of

faith, with which you can exnguish all the aming arrows of the evil one.

Take the helmet of salvaon and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word

of God.”

This bale is serious and we cannot ght this ght on our own. We need the

power of the Holy Spirit and we also need each other to hold us accountable

and to li us up when we fall. What are some praccal ways we can ght

against Satan? How can we take more seriously the spiritual bale 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,& OURHEART 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 soul’s desires;

It’s a dream for many –And it is my life.

I won’t 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 won’t risk it.

Courageous, independent. I’m single.

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

Are you single? How many times have you wished to havea signicant other? Is having that signicant other reallyimportant 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 signicant 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?

SingleJanaya 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 Commiee for the Book of Praise of the

Canadian Reformed Churches.

RA: You have been an organist for a long me. 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 Roerdam. 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 appreciaon for my playing when

I was in high school – and that increased my movaon to connue 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 Frères and they were building a very large organ for a Southern

Bapst 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

connecon. 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 nd

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 ng to the character, but also

the style and history of the church (music). Music is just as important

as mathemacs, 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 ngers. Supporng the singing, blending with

the singing, leading when needed, encouraging the singing, emphasiz-

ing the text: from the rst note of the prelude to the last note of the

postlude.

RA: How do we deal with a congregaon which may have members

with many dierent 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 reghng will create a meaningful discussion.) When it is

about music in the church, we need to dene a framework.

It is impossible to please everyone. So whatever is done should be

done in the best possible way. I have an appreciaon 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 ute to a portave,

the organ became a xture in the accompaniment of Psalm singing

during the Middle Ages. Aer the Reformaon, the organs developed

further based on church inuences. The North-German organs are

a great example of that. There is lile applicaon for an instrumentlike a church organ outside the church. The majority of organ music is

religious or religious-inspired music (that’s why church pianists some-

mes have diculty nding 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 dierent style of

worship, which starts a dierent discussion.

Other instruments could be used in the church service, I believe. In

the me of Bach, orchestras played during the church services, and

that was ng and suitable in the Lutheran style of worship. Today I

think that some suitable instruments can be ulized 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 misconcepons 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 dicult – so is driving a car: hands, feet, mir-

rors, dashboard warning lights, speedometer, shiing, trac

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 organist’s eorts are not appreciated – Don’t

be discouraged by a situaon that you are familiar with. The

current situaon is oen a result of the present situaon and

history. Many organists are appreciated!

RA: What would you describe as certain necessies for being able to

lead the singing in a worship service?

1. A certain feeling for music is needed. This can somemes be

developed. It does not need to be perfect, as it somemes

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 don’t

know enough about church music, there is a problem…

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4. Lastly, a weekly dedicaon to prepare the worship services. I

know several church musicians that only do the last: pracce

every week, but do not spend any me on the other aspects,

which is not good for the church…

RA: How much me 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, ng use of organ

stops, and right tempo. It is beer to use simple music and play with

two ngers musically than to play more dicult music with more

ngers unmusically.

There were mes 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

me 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 wrien for a choir and ‘the people’.

The early churches used choirs, and aer the Reformaon this prac-

ce connued in the Lutheran churches. Calvin had something similar

to a choir in that he taught the young people the new tunes to teach

the congregaon.

Most denominaons in North America ulize choirs. Having a choir is

no indicaon of being a faithful church or not. We have a pracce of

not using choirs in our services, and that is ne. Our congregaonal

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 dierent

context. My experience is that the singing of the congregaon is not

always promoted, and that the songs can be unfamiliar. Maybe this is

also a reason that the younger generaon in North America is redis-

covering the tradional 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 wrien for unison

singing, which could be a downside for people that are used to singing

in harmony. The tunes have some unique, very good characteriscs.

Vising 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 congregaon I demonstrated (with sound and singing)

that many Genevan tunes are based on Gregorian tunes. Some Gre-

gorian tunes have characteriscs 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 beer 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 doesn’t get enough of

our water!

RA: Some people really enjoy praise and worship music. Could you

comment on the dierences between the styles of music used for

worship in the Dutch churches, the North American tradional and

evangelical churches today? How do we decide what is appropriate

for our day and age?

FE: Each denominaon 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 beer and what is worse? They are all

unique, and oen characterisc of the denominaon. I accompanied

Lutheran worship services for many years – lots of singing there. The

Anglicans are channg Psalms in their own English style – wonderful

to hear enre Psalms rather than only the congregaon’s favourite

stanzas. In Presbyterian churches I have seen choirs sing wonderful

descants with the congregaon and sing parts of scripture. The Dutch

churches are dicult to comment on: they are developing theological

issues and their changed pracce 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 movaons.

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 commiee of the Standing Commiee for the

Book of Praise. How do you like the nal 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. God’s

Word doesn’t change, and changes to our Book of Praise became a

sensive 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 don’t mind to pass that on to the next generaon.

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-on. Yes, we could have had more, but I am not sure how much of a

dierence that makes. The musical changes that Synod 2013 made

within a few days overruled recommendaons by a Standing Com-

miee that has worked on this project for years. In my opinion some

musical decision were made without sucient deliberaon, lacking

experse. But this nal Book of Praise is what we have to work with. I

am commied to teach, lead and accompany the congregaon in the

music as decided by Synod 2013. My role of serving the congregaon

in the accompaniment of singing comes rst. During the Sunday wor-

ship services, musicological (hymnological) experse comes second.

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RA: What do you feel your role is on a commiee 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 congregaon of 80 members,

and now I am one member of a congregaon of almost 750 members.

This experience beneed me, but I beneted mostly from educaon,

church organist cercaon, many master classes, workshops, and

being exposed to music in other denominaons. I experienced myself,

as a teenager, the changes in Holland (from the 1773(!) rhyming with

29 hymns to a 1984 translaon with 41 hymns). Advising the commit-

tee was a constant balance between the musicological side and the

praccal side, where I always kept in mind that a new Book of Praise

should serve the next generaon(s).

RA: What would you say to young people who have an interest in

music and are looking for ways to use their gis for the church and

for God’s glory?

FE: Wow. When you ask that, I feel my passion. Dissasfactory accom-

paniment, and organs that are not in a good condion, oen result

in church music being the topic of negave 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 gis in the

church (God gave you those gis, 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

don’t play music that is too dicult; 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

enre congregaon (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 don’t 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 congregaon. Pray for yourself and for the congregaon that you

serve. The Spirit will move your ngers. Somemes 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

geng a foretaste now already. You can be part of preparing the con-

gregaon for this eternal task. Now done imperfectly, somemes in

isolaon as an organist, but then done in absolute harmony and per-

fecon. When you put your hands on the keyboard on Sunday, and

the congregaon 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 Chrisan community (like I have) chances

are prey 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 aer 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 havestats on this but I am prey sure this is where a lot of Chrisans are,

even parents and grandparents.

This is where I was. Coasng. Living “good enough” but not really feeling all that

dierent 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 dierence. I was prey sure I did

not have the paence to spend that much me 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 paent person—that is just not a gi God has blessed me

with yet). But that night, aer we had goen to our desnaon, and we were

sing 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, Chrisan, 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 creaon

by the Almighty God and the only reason you are any dierent 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 me, when we were sll 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

lile bit of pride in your heart that says, “I can do this on my own” because youcannot. Unl 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 God’s glory and the exact representaon of His being,

sustaining all things by his powerful word. Aer He had provided puricaon 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 nished

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

gis God gave you in your own power because as soon as you start trusng, “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 paence, and joyfully giving thanks

to the Father who has qualied you to share in the inheritance of the saints in

the kingdom of light.” (Colossians 1:10-12) You can’t. Jesus did.

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“When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “Whatif Joseph holds a grudge against us and pays us back for all the wrongswe did to him?” So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Your father leftthese instructions before he died: “This is what you are to say to Joseph: Iask you to forgive your brothers the sins and the wrongs they committedin treating you so badly. Now please forgive the sins of the servants ofthe God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept.

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But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? Youintended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish whatis now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid.I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them andspoke kindly to them.” (Genesis 50:15-21)

Con fic t Resolu tion - S tephanie Visscher [Hamil ton, 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 Lord’s 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 yourmouth, 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 workwith your enemy. Ten he becomes your partner.”

- Nelson Mandela

“Don’t find fault. Find a remedy.”- Henry Ford

“Humility in the middle of a conflict allows us not just to seetheir sin but to see ours, too.”

- Mark Driscoll

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