by Benjamin Robinson | Apr 29, 2013 | Relationships, Sermons
There are two parties to every offense: the offender and the offended. If you refuse to be offended, the most offensive person in the world becomes non-offensive in your presence. If you cultivate an inoffensive spirit, the most easily offendable person in the world...
by Benjamin Robinson | Apr 1, 2013 | Leadership, Relationships
In 2001 I volunteered for almost a year at an inner city middle school. My role was to walk the hallways with a walkie talkie, ensuring that there were no stray students walking around without a pass. Quite often I was called to come to classrooms to break up fights,...
by Benjamin Robinson | Mar 28, 2013 | Leadership, Relationships
A few months ago, as I was going through some old emails, I came across a scathing message I received from a disgruntled, former member of our congregation from several years ago. The tone of the email was so harsh and the words so explosive that just reading the...