Disappointed? Offended? Conflict in Relationship? Learn how to stay free! Escaping the Pain of Offense reveals how forgiveness and reconciliation are linked to a person's spiritual, physical, mental and emotional health. This insightful book combines Bible knowledge with the findings of experts in the counseling field and provides solutions that can change lives. It leads us through a process of removing blocks and becoming free of entrapment to a cycle of offense. Conflicts are resolved by positively impacting core beliefs about God, self and others. Hersh shows us how to surrender to a loving, personal God as our ultimate authority and judge. Through Escaping the Pain of Offense, you will be equipped to: - Discern truth from fallacy about forgiveness - Receive God's love as central to change - Find rest and peace in the inner being - Resolve conflict to enable harmonious relationships - Discover and break active cycles of offense Includes a ten session study guide. "This book helps the reader engage the power of Christ's death and resurrection to release the provision for healthy and joyful living."John Sandford, Founder, Elijah House Dr. Edward Hersh earned a doctorate degree in Religious Studies an MA in Human Service Counseling. He directs a prayer counseling ministry near Lancaster, PA where he and his wife of 30 years operate Blue Rock Bed and Breakfast. Also see a blog site http://authoredhersh.blogspot.com for more discussion of themes in the book.