Escaping the Pain of Offense: Empowered to Forgive from the Heart
by Edward Hersh
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Foreword
Part One
Foundations
Chapter 1 Introduction: The Cycle of Offense
Chapter 2 Forgiveness: Misunderstandings
Chapter 3 Forgiveness: Divinely Initiated
Follow-up and Practice for Part One—Foundations
Part Two
Transformational Healing: Between God and Man
Chapter 4 Forgiveness: Receiving God’s Gift
Chapter 5 Forgiveness: Surrendering to God
Chapter 6 Forgiveness: Trusting God for Change
Follow-up and Practice for Part Two—Transformational Healing
Part Three
Conflict Resolution: Between God, Man, and Fellowman
Chapter 7 Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Chapter 8 Reconciliation in Relationships
Chapter 9 Conclusion
Follow-up and Practice for Part Three—Conflict Resolution
Appendix A Resources and sample prayers
Appendix B Author’s Personal Story and Healing Journey
Appendix C Overcoming an Abortion
Study Guide
About the Author
Bibliography
