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Stop Trying To Win

Stop Trying To Win

The difference between arguing and discussing is that an argument ends when someone wins and a discussion ends when you discover the truth.

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Christian. Husband. Pastor. Podcaster. Writer. Sharing ideas that have been helpful to me.

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