Author Archives: John Harris

A gentle answer turns away anger,   but a harsh word stirs up wrath. How you say something is often times even more important than what you say, at least in terms of having people actually listen to you. What good … Continue reading →

Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,   but the one who is devious in his ways despises him. Living in such a way that it doesn’t matter who’s looking is a liberating experience. If it doesn’t matter who knows what you’re … Continue reading →

Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,   but wisdom is gained by those who take advice. It is not a sin to be right, however we should always be willing to listen to the facts or a reasonable argument which is … Continue reading →

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,   but one who hates correction is stupid. We are all a work in progress. If we are not willing to listen to the wisdom that can correct our course, we are acting stupidly. Weigh the … Continue reading →