I n Genesis 4, two brothers stand before God with offerings. Abel brings the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions—a sacrifice that represents his faith, devotion, and the best he had to give. His act of worship foreshadows the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who would redeem the world (Hebrews 11:4). Cain, however, brought an offering that lacked faith and sincerity. When God accepted Abel’s offering but not his, Cain became angry. Yet even then, G

A Biblical and Evidence-Based Pathway to Healing Hurts, Hang-ups, and Habits The Human Need for Recovery The Bible clearly states that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). It is our nature to sin—yours and mine. None of us is exempt. Because of sin, we’ve all hurt ourselves, we’ve hurt others, and others have hurt us. That means each of us needs repentance and recovery to live the way God intended. We often hear the phrase, “time heals all wound