Comments on: Stop being too sensitive – Book review “Unoffendable”

By: Cycleguy's Spin » Blog Archive Motives | Cycleguy's Spin

Cycleguy's Spin » Blog Archive Motives | Cycleguy's Spin — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:02:43 +0000

[…] the suggestion of a blogging “friend” who did a review of the book, I began reading Unoffendable by Brant Hansen. […]

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 19:54:07 +0000

In reply to Cynthia. I'm glad this came for you at just the right time, Cynthia. God is good like that. :) I really got so much out of this book; it applies to so many situations. And hopefully it's aftereffects will linger with me on and on.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:50:54 +0000

I happened to revisit some of my linkups from last week and I’m so glad I decided to stop by. This post was exactly what I needed to hear. It was an answer to prayer, something I’ve been struggling with. What the author says, “Quit thinking you need to ‘discern’ what others’ motives are. And quit rehearsing in your mind what that other person did to you. It’s all so exhausting.” This is so true. Thank you for sharing. I think I may need to read this book.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:31:38 +0000

In reply to Jean Wise. Since we like similar books, I think you would like this one, too, Jean. I got it free through BookLook Bloggers for review but it would have been worth buying!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:30:11 +0000

In reply to Debbie Putman.

Your last statement says it all, Debbie: “it takes all of His strength and power.” I know I can’t do it on my own. I’ve tried that and it doesn’t work. 😉 I can barely do it even with His strength. ha. I want to learn how to better let him work through me….

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:28:54 +0000

In reply to Ceil.

I so agree with you, Ceil—this book would be great for young parents too. I wish I’d read it back in the day. If I could go back and do some things over, I surely would.:) I let myself be too easily offended too often when my kids were young.

Hope you’re enjoying your vacation time with family!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 23:38:05 +0000

I Know I am guilty of this. Sounds like a book I would like to read. You always have such great suggestions. Thanks Lisa

By: Debbie Putman

Debbie Putman — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:07:52 +0000

I, too, am easily offended. I agree with Cheryl, I must decrease and He must increase. Looking through God’s eyes at others and praying for them instead of allowing them to wound me allows me to shine more brightly for Jesus. But it takes all of His strength and power.

By: Ceil

Ceil — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:59:01 +0000

Hi Lisa! It’s obvious that you were greatly touched by this book. I couldn’t help but think about how helpful it would be to young parents. How often did we allow anger to rule us when our kids constantly irritate, or hurt each other? And that’s never helpful. Calm, reasonable consequences for actions is the key. This would be a really great gift for a young couple considering a family.

And for me of course.
Blessings!
Ceil

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:09:31 +0000

In reply to Julie Sunne. I wonder how many times a week we are insulted by those "difficult" people. I better not count. ha. Maybe less next week than this week.... Thanks for stopping in, Julie.