About the Book
Many people know they should forgive yet lack the grace and power to do so. They wrongly think it's okay to stay offended until their offender apologizes. Dr. Mercy Forlu provides solutions through sound counsel from the Scriptures and personal experience. She shares life-changing testimonies and provides insights for dealing with offenses in interpersonal relationships, avoiding being easily offended, and living an offense-free lifestyle, whether the offense is for valid or invalid reasons or committed intentionally or unintentionally by the offender.
Readers discover the offender's responsibility, the weight and destructive power of offenses, and the grievous consequences of letting them fester into unforgiveness and bitterness. They learn solutions, including how to identify and uproot bitterness, avoid being easily offended, adjust when it's difficult to forgive, and reap the blessings and benefits of forgiveness.
Dr. Forlu provides a platform to transform your outlook and approach to offenses and gain the skills to handle offenses in ways that strengthen your relationships instead of breaking them. By applying the wisdom in this book and with God's help, you can handle offenses properly, manifest the power of forgiveness, and lead a lifestyle of peace with all men.
About the Author :
By the grace of God, Dr. Mercy Forlu is a distinguished figure known for her unwavering dedication to both healthcare and ministry. With over four decades of experience as a Registered Nurse, she has tirelessly served the medical needs of communities since 1981. As the CEO, founder, and Director of Nursing of Grace and Mercy Health Services, established in 2002, she has extended healthcare assistance to underserved populations in Washington, DC, and Maryland. Additionally, she founded Grace and Mercy Community Services in 2022, focusing on providing mental health services to those in need in Maryland.Beyond her illustrious career in healthcare, Dr. Mercy Forlu has left an indelible mark in ministry. Since her conversion to Christianity in 1978, she has achieved notable milestones: Diploma in Biblical Teaching, Southwest Bible College, Limbe, CameroonCertification as a Public Speaker, Teacher, Coach, and Trainer, The John Maxwell Team, Florida, USABachelor's degree in Pastoral Leadership, Indiana, USAMaster's degree in Christian Counseling, Indiana, USAPh.D. in Christian Counseling, Indiana, USAHonorary Doctor of Divinity, Maryland, USADr. Mercy Forlu's leadership and commitment to advancing the kingdom of God are evident in her roles as: Vice National Women's Leader, Full Gospel Mission Cameroon (1996 - 2000)Visionary and Founder of Women for Jesus (WFJ) (1999 to date)Organizer of the Prophetic Possession March for Cameroon with WFJ (1999)Co-founder of River of Life Assemblies International (2002 to date)Visionary of Teens for Jesus, empowering and guiding teenagers in their walk with JesusFounder of the Pastors' Wives Arise Network International (PWANI), empowering pastors' wives in their spiritual, family, and community roles. (2014 to date)Visionary of THE HOUR OF DECISION TV (THODtv), a Gospel broadcasting platform. (2016 to date)Visionary THE WARRIOR BRIDE HAS ARISEN Conferences (2022 to date)Married to Bishop Dr. Israel Forlu for over forty-three years, Dr. Mercy Forlu is a devoted wife and mother to five children and ten grandchildren, all actively serving God. With a heart for counseling, she passionately assists those needing healing and restoration, guiding them toward purpose and fulfillment in Christ. As a sought-after conference speaker and empowerment advocate, Dr. Mercy Forlu continues to inspire and uplift countless individuals worldwide. To God be the glory.
Review :
Bishop Dr. Israel Forlu, General Overseer, River of Life Assemblies Int'l. (ROLAI) USAHow to Handle Offenses is a book that every pilgrim on life's journey should read. It is essential for those seeking effective strategies to manage relationships and navigate conflicts. Dr. Mercy Forlu invested considerable time and personal sacrifice to develop this transformative work, aimed at liberating individuals from various forms of bondage. Drawing on years of teaching and divine inspiration, her profound insights have facilitated healing within numerous families and individuals. The book compellingly illustrates the power of forgiveness, even in the face of significant offenses, and highlights its profound benefits. I wholeheartedly recommend this book as it has the potential to significantly impact and enhance your life.
Julius N. Esunge, Ph.D., Fulbright Scholar, Professor, and Chair of Mathematics, President, Hope Outreach International MinistriesDr. Mercy Forlu has hit a home run with this compelling and pragmatic discussion of a most relevant topic. Her tenderness and passion for quality relationships among humans inform her motivation in this classical discourse. Eunice and I will always be indebted to her for her wisdom in years past and this fantastic treasure she now blesses the world with.
Dr. Francis Myles, Bestselling Author: The Order of Melchizedek and Issuing Divine Restraining Orders from the Courts of HeavenPastor Mercy Forlu's book, How to Handle Offenses, is a revolutionary book on a subject that the Body of Christ desperately needs to master. The subject of offenses is one of the main areas Satan is using to cause chinks in the full armour of God that the saints are supposed to be dressed in for the day of battle. This book contains the antidote to the poison of offence that has plagued the Body of Christ and led to much damage to kingdom relationships. I highly recommend this book for every serious believer in the army of God. Rev. Dr. Kenneth Tah, Superintendent, US Full Gospel Mission FellowshipIn a world marred by misunderstandings, conflicts, and emotional wounds, Dr. Mercy Forlu's book, How to Handle Offenses: Grace to Manifest the Power of Forgiveness, emerges as a crucial manual for navigating the choppy waters of human relationships. With unparalleled wisdom and profound insight, Dr. Forlu tackles the multifaceted nature of offenses and the transformative power of forgiveness. Starting with the premise that "Offenses Must Come," Dr. Forlu offers profound insights and practical strategies to navigate offenses and embrace forgiveness. Chapters like "Taking Offense is a Choice" and "Offense Has Weight and Power" shed light on personal responsibility and the heavy burden of holding onto grudges. Her candid discussion on the repercussions of unforgiveness and heartening strategies for reconciliation provide valuable tools for transformation. With real-life scenarios, biblical references, and practical advice, chapters such as "How to Handle Offenses," "Ways to Avoid Being Easily Offended," and "Manifest the Power of Forgiveness" equip readers with the grace needed to forgive. The book culminates with a reminder of our shared human fallibility, "What About the Offender?" and wisdom for peaceful living in the final chapter.
