Signature Sins: Taming Our Wayward Hearts

by Michael Mangis

Finally--a safe place to talk about sin. The topic of sin in general has been safe for a while. But here, guided by psychologist Michael Mangis, we get specific by learning to know ourselves and our signature sins--the individual and specific patterns of sin in our life that affect our thoughts, actions and relationships. In these pages, the author empathetically and honestly reflects on the ways we manage our behavior to hide our sin and ignore the true poverty of our hearts. But until we deal with the root of our sin, we will be ruled and fooled by it, and miss the freedom Christ died to bring. Exploring common forms of sin and then discovering how our own temperament, culture, family and gender affect the way those sins manifest themselves in our lives will lead us to a place of real honesty with ourselves, God and others. But the book doesn't stop there; it also shows ways to combat our sin so that we can change our hearts, not just our behavior. Sin is serious and specific, and it doesn't go away on its own. But here is serious--and safe--help for facing sin and finding freedom in Christ.

Genres: Christian Living, Spirituality, Christianity

244 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Alexa Moormeier · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING!!! I’m hoping to read this again with my life group.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is well-written. I liked that it was written from the viewpoint of a counselor. I am also a fan of St. Augustine and Mangis quotes him quite a bit.

[Jhilliard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Signature Sins is a book that I have gone back to more than once and have recommended to Christians who are coming to grips with their sin patterns. As our sins seperate us from God and as a believer I don't want to be seperated from God, this book has provided a deeper understanding of sin in general and how we are impacted by some sins more than others. My signature sins are ever before me and a source of humility in my walk with others. It is well worth the read if you are intentional about "sinning less".

[Mary Anne Swart · Rating 5 out of 5]

The past two years of spiritual formation and therapist training has rather turned my world upside down. I distinctly remember sitting on my couch one soft Sunday morning and fear striking me cold: “I don’t understand what sin is, anymore.”

This book offered gentle clarity, integrating my new and improved understanding of humanity with what I already know as truth from the Scriptures.

[Joseph Blissett · Rating 5 out of 5]

A helpful guide to Spiritual formation

This book first gives you categories to work with in naming sin in your life. This is especially helpful in a culture that doesn't talk about sin.

[Amanda Markward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! Would highly recommend it!

[Garrett Trott · Rating 5 out of 5]

read again - great book!

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great detail on specific actions for each Enneagram type.

[Rebekah Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so compelling for me with practical guidance in how to grow in my spiritual walk.

[Amy Parris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this with a group of women and it is such a thought provoking book! Definitely to be read and discussed with people you can trust to be lovingly honest with you