In a culture designed to keep us polarized and angry, we find ourselves drowning in an ocean of manufactured, algorithm-driven outrage. Exhausted from navigating relationships, the workplace, and even church in a hostile world, our hearts feel broken and bitter despite our desperate prayers.
Providing a powerful, practical antidote to the epidemic of offense, Pastor Mike Signorelli shares his own vulnerable stories--alongside solid biblical teaching and hands-on application--to help you develop genuine spiritual resilience, including how to · deal with difficult people · expect offense · set realistic expectations of imperfect people · heal the wounds that make you vulnerable · move from victim to victor mentality · break free from cycles of outrage and resentment · discover the place of God's sweet restoration · engage fully in relationships while remaining spiritually protected
As Jesus demonstrated throughout his life, we don't need thicker skin; we need stronger hearts--hearts infused with God's freedom and love that renders the poison of offense powerless.
The Unoffendable Heart is separated into 3 parts: The Wounded Heart, The Healing Process, and The Healed Heart.
I thought it was unique how the author related the four chambers of our physical heart to four spiritual chambers. Ultimately, it all leads to the Healer.
I liked how there was a lot of scripture verses and discussion of scripture in this book. And the thought provoking questions for the reader throughout the chapters helps take things to a deeper level.
You might find parts of yourself in the book, but don't get offended, you can work through things and not get stuck in the Cycle of Offense. I plan to read through the book again and highlight parts that stood out to me!
*Thank you to Chosen Books and Baker Publishing Group for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
Ok, first, for me a 3 ⭐️ rating is not a bad thing….
Here’s what I really enjoyed in this book: - all of the biblical references. Not only did I love how much the Bible was included, but I loved how the author broke down passages and showed you how it complimented or informed the points in the book that were being touched on. -this books does make you look inward and that is where a lot of issues lie. Sometimes we are so focused on others and what they are/are not doing. When we can be looking inward and asking why we feel the way we do. -I enjoyed the questions at the end of the chapters to make you dig deeper in thinking. Sometimes after reading a chapter, I would go to the questions and think “wow, I never even thought to ask that” or think of looking at things that way. - I also loved nearing the end of the book how feelings of qualification are addressed.
The biggest downfall of this book for me: I would often find my mind wandering because of the repetition. I also get the importance of reposition sometimes, but there were times I felt like it was overdone.
Overall it was an enjoyable read, I will try more from this author.
Thank you to Baker Publishing for this gifted copy! As always, all thoughts and feelings are my own.