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.

Before we came to the marriage renewal weekend we were distant, cold, and angry with each other. Our only communication was arguing. Our marriage was so bad that we didn’t say a word to each other on the way to the retreat. But this was the shot in the arm our marriage so desperately needed. We have had twelve years of anger that was stored up in us released. We were given the tools we needed to help us communicate with each other without screaming. It helped me to look at my husband in a new way – not as my enemy! The anger I had toward him is leaving and I now have a renewed love for my husband. This weekend we realized that God was not a part of our marriage and it has brought us both into a closer relationship with Him. Jean S, Sugar Land, TX

“God is so good! He is working in our marriage and we are seeing a remarkable difference. I know now, beyond any doubt that I am blessed with such a wonderful wife. Our relationship has been so much better and we’re much closer than in the past. Last week we had a wonderful anniversary celebration. It was our 38th. We had fun, talked, held hands, laughed and loved, and prayed together. I know I have not “arrived” and that there will always be challenges. However, I am now enjoying a more loving journey with Mary. Since the retreat I cannot say enough how much I Love Jesus and my wife. She is loving, caring, compassionate and tenderhearted.

I also want to say thank you to you both. This ministry is needed so very much. It has changed our marriage. Please let us know when the next retreat is and send us some brochures so that we can give them out to friends. We also plan to send my son and daughter-in-law. May the Lord bless you and Sue.”

Rev Denny Dillon, Sr Pastor, New Life Community Church, Tomball, Texas

“We recently hosted "Keeping Love Alive," a marriage enrichment seminar presented by Roy and Sue Milam of Cornerstone Marriage and Family Ministries. Roy and Sue's practical insights and transparency had a profound effect on our couples. They spoke from a wealth of understanding and personal experience that hit the issues our couples were facing head-on.

They helped us understand the importance of meeting one another's emotional needs, granting forgiveness, and cultivating love and intimacy through practical methods of communication. There is no doubt that good marriages were made better and struggling marrriages were given hope for a brighter future. I am happy to endorse them and recommend them whole-heartedly!”

Denny Dillon, Pastor
New Life Community Church of the Nazarene