"Our marriage was all but over. We were separated for 7 months. Toxins had invaded all parts of our once- Sacred partnership. But a miracle of God happened this weekend-- I've been saved on so many levels - my life, my marriage, my salvation--- I owe it to Jesus. He brought us here (over 1200 miles away) for a purpose. Our marriage truly has a new beginning.

James, Thomasville, GA, Married 16 years

"This weekend was the best decision my husband and I ever made. Recovering from an affair was something I wasn't sure was possible, considering all the marital issues we had before it. This weekend gave me the power to forgive my spouse. I have totally recommitted my life to God as well. My husband and I have had our eyes opened that our biggest problem was the lack of God in our lives."

Ministry Praise Report
A New Beginning, Marriage Renewal Weekend
Dallas, Texas June 25-27, 2001

Sixteen couples attended our Marriage Renewal Retreat last weekend. Fourteen actually completed the weekend. It was exciting Sunday afternoon when couples circled up and told what happened in their hearts and marriages. Twenty-six people completed the healing and reconciliation process and re-committed to their marriages. Twenty-two recommitted their lives and mariages to Christ. Thirty-three children were spared the terrible legacy of divorce. Praise God!

My husband and I had been separated for two months when he asked me to go with him to this retreat. We had tried a couple of counseling sessions during the time of our separation, but we had not felt comfortable at all, and achieved nothing. We live in New York City, and I thought it was crazy that we had to go all the way down to Austin, but I trusted him and I am so glad that I did.
Roy and Sue are amazing. Their example, their humility, their compassion and their commitment to what they do truly is a gift of God for whoever has the good fortune to meet them.
I was so disenchanted and disappointed in my relationship that I had started to think that maybe marriage was not meant for me. I was so wrong. After the retreat I was able to see all the love that still exists between my husband and me, and that deserves to be cherished, nurtured and shared.
We will be forever grateful to Roy and Sue, and to John and Joyce for their teachings, their support and their prayers.

“Before the the Marriage Renewal Weekend I was absolutely sure I wanted out of my marriage! I would find myself thinking about things I would do and how my life would be without my husband. The weekend for us was nothing short of miraculous. I feel now that I can communicate my true feelings to my husband, and my caring for him as a partner has come back. If I had gotten out like I was so sure I wanted to, I would have wasted a beautiful life with a fine man."

“About two years into our marriage my husband and I were talking about divorce. The tension and upset got so bad that we could hardly stand sleeping next to each other and nearly every comment either of us would make was taken wrongly by the other. It was utter agony because I loved him very much; each new upset was like a stab in the heart.
I knew I wasn’t going to divorce him but to make it I knew we would have to get help. We went to Cornerstone’s Marriage Counseling Retreat and got our relationship back to a good, stable state, and after using the tools we got for the past four months, now our communication and our relationship is better than ever. There are still upsets and difficult situations we have to work through, but these aren’t disasters—we just handle them! Simple but powerful.”

"Our relationship had become cold and we barely communicated with each other anymore. I learned how to better meet my wife's needs. I realized that I need to follow God's plan. I surrendered my life to Jesus. Now I want to be the spiritual leader in my home. Thank you so much. Your ministry saved me and my marriage."

Marketing Director, Married 11 years

"This was our 'Miracle Weekend.' Experiencing the biblical steps to truly forgive my husband and let go was amazing. I've opened up to hearing and accepting what God wants to change in me. Prior to the weekend I didn't believe I was critical or unforgiving, but I saw how I have been both - I have forgiven him, and now I feel free."
Housewife and mom, Married 13 years
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"Thank you for your ministry and for giving us hope and "how to's" and thank you for helping me realize that divorce is not the answer. I looked at my kids today and cried with gratitude that they got back the Daddy they have always loved."

Legal Assistant, Married 9 years

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Things had been really bad in our marriage over the last two years leading to a separation that lasted four months,(my 2 daughters and I lived in a hotel). Due to financial reasons we returned home in March, but we have been living in a separate bedroom. I knew that I loved him but also that our family couldn't continue to live the way we were for so long.

But this was our “Miracle” weekend. Hearing the testimonies and learning the biblical steps to truly forgive my husband and let go is amazing. I’ve opened up to hearing and accepting what God wants to change in me. Prior to the weekend I didn’t believe I was critical or unforgiving, but I saw how I have been both – I have forgiven him, and now I feel so free. God is good! Housewife and mom, married 28 years

Without a doubt, this weekend saved my marriage. In fact, it saved my life. After 27 years of marriage, I was ready to quit. I was not sure I even wanted to go to the weekend retreat. Praise God that I did. We had been hurting each other for so many years and had no clue how to truly communicate, even after 27 years. I truly did not think the hurts could ever be healed. How wrong I was. True miracles happened this weekend with God, Roy and Sue leading the way. Them and their additional ministry team, including Joyce and John, truly saved my marriage. Miracles do happen and hurt marriages can be completly restored. God has healed and will continue to help us heal our marriage. God and Cornerstone gave us the tools we need and taught us the most important life lessons in the world - how to save our marriage. Thank you God for this ministry.