Signature Sins - by Michael Mangis (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Mangis explores the patterns of sin by looking at how Christians repeat one core, or signature sin again and again. He offers further help in breaking sin patterns.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Finally--a safe place to talk about sin. The topic of sin <em>in general</em> 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 <em>hearts, </em> 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Drawing wisdom from the worlds of both psychotherapy and spiritual direction, this introductory overview of vital disciplines for the Christian's inner life is clear, strong and robustly down-to-earth. Especially salutary is Mangis's stress on finding and fighting one's own core sin."--J. I. Packer, professor of theology, Regent College and author of Knowing God<br><br>"Mangis is a subtle prophet-sage, confronting our sin while gently steering us between the shoals of legalistic sin management and psychological excuse making. His book is marked by beautiful contrasts: deep but simple; ancient but fresh; it is good integration that takes the Bible seriously. The author accomplishes a lot in a small space, combining practical spiritual direction with the insights of a Christian dynamic therapy. This will be useful for laypersons and pastors, counselors and their counselees, directors and their friends."--Eric L. Johnson, director, Society for Christian Psychology and author of Foundations for Soul Care<br><br>"Mangis says he wants to induce excitement on our Christian journey, not guilt or gloom. That is difficult to do in a book about sin, but he succeeds by helping us to recognize that sin is far more complex and grace is far more dynamic than we might have thought. By constantly reminding us that one size doesn't fit all, Mangis draws on Scripture and the Christian tradition, anecdotes from his own life and his practice as a psychotherapist, and a reservoir of helpful analogies to engage readers in an eminently practical and thoughtful examination of their own spiritual health with prescriptive suggestions for hearts that are prone to wander. What I found encouraging was his ability to integrate insights from the field of psychology with an honesty and humility that refrains from making Christianity obsequious to the social sciences."--Dennis Okholm, professor of theology, Azusa Pacific University and author of Monk Habits for Everyday People<br><br>"Michael Mangis's book offers more than just diagnosis of our signature sins--it offers help and hope in the areas where we need it most. Of particular value is Mangis's thoughtful integration of psychology and spirituality as it relates to the subject of sin--something that is much-needed!"--Ruth Haley Barton, cofounder and president, Transforming Center, and author of Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership<br><br>Rich in serious (but not solemn) insight and advice.--Library Journal, October 2008<br><br>Each chapter ends with helpful questions to facilitate one's own spiritual journey, and the book ends with additional chapters a small group could use. This makes this resource particularly helpful and practical. An important contribution to the literature on spiritual formation and Christian integration. A helpful reminder of the state and condition of sin that extends into all facets of human experience--Mark Yarhouse, Limning the Psyche, (psychologyandchristianity.wordpress.com), October 12, 2008<br><br>This is not intended as a scholarly work, but as an engaging challenge to all Christians to do one of the more important things we are supposed to do: examine our consciences and hold ourselves and one another accountable for the faith that is in us. This the author does well. His impressive book is warmly recommended.--Daniel Muth, The Living Church, March 22, 2009<br>
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