A Quote by Mike Yaconelli
Evangelicals always assume that humor and faith are contradictory. It's OK to smile, to be nice, but not frivolous.
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Everybody felt his superiority, but nobody felt oppressed by it. Though he had no illusions about people and human affairs, he was full of kindness toward everybody and everything. Never did he give the impression of domineering, always of serving and helping. He was extremely conscientious, without allowing anything to assume undue importance; a subtle humor guarded him, which was reflected in his eyes and in his smile.
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