We can easily be deceived be what may look like a “good” person versus a “bad” person when it comes to abuse.

The truth is, we all must confront our self-righteousness in order to combat the cycle of generational abuse.

Whether estrangement is forced upon you or self-initiated, the seed of self-righteousness is the driver.

We must approach family ties with a new understanding of the Image of God in man, and see ourselves outside the bounds of familiar family labels.

Jesus called these labels “demonic” earthly ways of thinking, and said we must not be astonished that “EVERYONE must be born again to see and enter the kingdom”.

You are a NEW CREATION in Christ Jesus!

You will always have true family in the body of believers who share this healthy reality. God will never leave you or forsake you.

Research proves that our minds can be renewed beyond coping mechanisms.

If we possess a label as if it’s our lifelong identity or destiny, we limit the healing process available to us.

Lies we tell ourselves over and over can masquerade as “incurable” mental illness. The truth about the Image of God in man says otherwise.

In his book The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery: Connecting Neuroscience and Faith to Radically Transform Your Life. renowned brain-surgeon Dr. Lee Warren thoroughly explains how…

Seed reproduces after its own kind. This is a genetic reality for all living beings.

Addiction is no different. Childhood survivors of addicts are more likely to become addicts themselves.

We must learn how the seed of abuse operates in a context of self-righteousness, and crush it with the gift of the Image of God.

Read Rachel Cordero & Amber Wright’s book Peace to the Pieces: How to Recover From Trauma… for healthy mindsets to overcome addiction.