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Hear About the Healing and Restoration that Couples Received While at A New Beginning, Marriage Renewal Retreat
AMAZING Testimonies of Healing, Restoration and Marriages Saved While at A New Beginning Marriage Renewal Retreat
34 Children and 16 Marriages SavedA New Beginning, Marriage Renewal RetreatHouston, Texas April 5-7, 2019
96 Children 43 Marriages Saved
A New Beginning, Marriage Renewal Retreat Indianapolis, Indiana Feb 17-19, 2017 Dallas, Texas March 3-5, 2017
First-Hand Accounts of Couples Saved From Disaster
 “My husband was a porn addict. There was no intimacy in our marriage. After years of pain, I grew hopeless and resorted to having an affair. Through a lot of hard work this weekend, we were restored and truly experienced a new beginning. Of all the marriage counseling programs we have participated in, this weekend has been, by far the most practical and life-changing of any. We want to tell other couples about
A New Beginning.” Amanda, Self Employed, married 11 years “We had been going to Marriage Counseling, but it wasn’t working
for us because the sessions were so far apart and it just felt like we were ripping open bigger wounds without resolution. This weekend allowed us to move more steadily through the steps of the process without leaving us “hanging” with fresh wounds.” Benjamin, Educator, married 18 years “Our marriage not only has been restored, I believe there is a spiritual transformation that’s working in both of our hearts now. Before this retreat, we were separated for several years. I was served with divorce papers a couple of years ago. Surprisingly, he dropped the divorce proceedings the day we were in court. I knew Christ had worked a miracle for us then, and now in the Cornerstone retreat. I got my best friend back; a changed man and me, a changed wife.”
Linda, School Teacher, married 32 years “Our marriage was heading downward fast! I prayed every day that our marriage would get better. During the weekend we almost left twice…I am so glad I stayed. The lessons were real life, faith based examples of how to change. Excellent tools were explained and demonstrated so that we were able to actually apply them. Every married couple should experience this program.”
Leroy, Teacher, married 8 years
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“My husband and I were separated for seven months and divorce papers were filed…
every obstacle stood in our way. We both agreed to go, and to try to renew our marriage and develop skills with Gods’ help. The amount of healing and renewal we experienced is truly supernatural and could only come from God. The leaders of Cornerstone are truly gifted and have been called to help couples renew and restore their relationship to something greater.” Devin, Spa Owner, married 16 years “Our marriage was on the brink of destruction. It has truly been healed and restored. We are amazed how our marriage could be so transformed in a weekend.” Gerald, Sales Rep, married 12 years “I am so thankful for this awesome ministry. If we continued in this downward spiral of us trying to figure out how to fix our marriage, we would not have lasted too much longer. Now, we have hope and I have re-committed to our marriage. With God’s help we have a bright future and many more years together.” Silvia, Homemaker, married 18 years
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“My marriage was in serious trouble; constant arguing, name-calling, infidelity and talk of divorce. After working through the forgiveness exercise, we experienced a breakthrough. My wife and I have re-committed ourselves to loving, respecting and cherishing each other.” Philip, married 3 years “This weekend changed my life. It allowed me to see how much, and how deeply I had hurt my wife. I experienced incredible freedom through repentance and her forgiveness. Today I feel empowered to be the husband God intends me to be.” Bob, Military Training, married 26 years
“Before this weekend, I could only see my husband’s negative traits and I had defined him by them… Now I am able to see my husband’s positive traits, and I feel a connection to him that I have never felt since we have known each other. We were able to discuss difficult issues with one another, without being critical of each other. I gained more trust in my husband in three days and we now have tools to move forward.” Lesley, Anesthetist, married 4 years “We came in with a lot of serious issues and I was ready to end it all. You helped us so much by showing my spouse and myself a way to break down the walls and communicate. This helped us to forgive past hurts and be on our way to a fresh start. I think God so much for you and your ministry!” Cindy, RN, married 23 years “Before this weekend, things looked very difficult. It seemed Jose, Roofing Contractor, married 18 years |
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64 Children and 28 Marriages Saved!
Location: Houston, Texas Event: A New Beginning, Marriage Renewal Retreat
Date: January 20-22, 2017
First-Hand Reports From Couples Saved
 “Before this weekend my marriage was on the edge of disaster. I caused a huge rift in my marriage by my infidelity, almost a year ago. I have been trying hard to do whatever it would take to save my marriage. But I did not know have the tools to do it with. The weekend helped me acknowledge my failings, understand my wife’s pain and receive forgiveness. God and your ministry saved our marriage.”
James, Marine Corps, married 10 years
“After four months of separation and filing for divorce, God moved in me and my husband this weekend. I forgave him and our marriage was reconciled. We now have the tools to continue rebuilding our relationship and we will celebrate our 25th year anniversary April 7, 2017. We give God glory!”
Tracy, Paralegal, married 24 years
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 “This was truly a new beginning for us! So many years of hurtful words and actions melted away. Thank you for your service to God.”racy, married 28 years
“Before this weekend, Pat and I had lived separately for over two years. Our marriage failed and soon after, everything else in our lives begin to crumble. I wanted a divorce. I wanted him to move on, but he refused. In a last ditch effort he asked me to attend this retreat. I agreed, hoping it would finally give him closure so we could both move on. Over the weekend, I made the choice to follow God’s will and we reconciled. We now have the tools to repair our marriage.”
Stacy, Registered Nurse, married 10 years
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“My marriage was help this week and by being giving strategies to communicate hurts without fighting. I learned that unless we both commit to put in God at the head and center of our marriage things that we are trying to do our futile. We are both very hopeful for the future and excited to see what God has in store for the rest of our lives.”
Malee, Homemaker, married 11 years
“We have been separated for 2 1/2 years and this was the last attempt. I prayed that this would help and it has been better than I ever could have hoped for this has been a blessing from God.”
Patrick, Machinist, married 10 years
“The weekend was monumental for our marriage, our growth both spiritually and mentally. We were past our crisis but at a dead end. We have been working through issues both individually and together in counseling but to add this retreat to our marriage gave us restoration energy faith and hope. I only wish we would’ve done this year’s ago. I would refer anyone to this retreat. I recommend it’s amazing.”
Jill, Business owner, married 13 years
“I knew my marriage had gotten into a bad place due to my relationship with God and how I had been trying to do things my way. This weekend helped illustrate that and show me that Satan is the enemy, not my wife. My eyes have been opened to the truth that I have been avoiding and I desire more than ever the opportunity to meet my wife’s needs. I have re-committed my life to serving God to my marriage. Thank you and I will be praying for God’s blessings and protection in His ministry through you.”
Corey, Engineering Associate, married 9 years
“We just recently experienced a blow up pressure cooker – blown fuse, after a particularly stressful year for my husband and our marriage. This weekend was an answered prayer to help us address major long-term issues and tools to address them in the future.”
Jody, Adm Assistant, married 28 years
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43 Marriages,78 Children
A New Beginning, Marriage Renewal Retreat
Schulenburg, TX September 9-11, 2016
Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Who can list the glorious miracles of the LORD? Who can ever praise him enough?
Psalm 106:1-2
We Praise God, and extend our heartfelt thanks to all our prayer warriors, ministry team, and financial partners for serving and giving of your time, talents and resources to restore marriages and keep families together.
Tiffany, Registered Nurse, married 7 years
“My wife and I came into the retreat dealing with hurt and mistrust, due to a stronghold that I had with porn & lies. We also had issues with communication. During the weekend we were able to better and more constructively communicate, and deal with those and other hurts. The tools and teachings will be used by us to effectively put God first in our marriage and to better communicate and heal future hurts.”
Randy, Engineer, married 15 years.
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“I was able to recognize my shortcomings in my habits and personality. My wife forgave me during this weekend. I am able to move on as ‘a work in progress’ in my life and in my marriage.”
Joseph, Physician, married 20 years.
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“It has reconnected us; instead of just roommates, we are husband and wife again. We have the tools to help our marriage in the future. So thankful I have my best friend back. Amazing weekend, thank you for blessing our marriage and our family!”
Gabbie, Accounts Receivable, married 3 years.  “My marriage was helped tremendously because I was able to get rid of the unforgiveness I was holding onto. My husband had an emotional affair, and I was able to finally forgive him for that. Our marriage before this weekend was filled with lots of anger, resentment, and arguments. After thisweekend, hope has been restored and we are excited for A New Beginning.” Brittni, Hairstylist, married 1 year.
“Before we went to the weekend my wife and I co-existed. There was a lot of conflict, some occasional good spots, but mostly just living in the same house, sleeping in the same bed. We have been able to get rid of a lot of hurt that had built up over 20 years and re-connect. I am excited to go home and enjoy the women I married, and be the man she married.” Matt, Sales, married 20 years.
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29 Children and 17 Marriages Saved From Collapse
Location: Safety Harbor, Florida Event: A New Beginning, Marriage Renewal Retreat
Date: August 5-7, 2016
First-Hand Accounts From Couples
“So many problems have come between us over the last few years. I realized over the last couple of months we were in trouble. So we agreed we needed help and I signed us up for this weekend. What an eye opener! So many hidden hurts and unintentional damage! This weekend has transformed us, thank you!” Brian, CEO, married 16 years
“Before the weekend I felt helpless. We had tried everything to communicate better and get along. Nothing worked. I had built up such a wall of anger and resentment, that although I love my husband and wanted us to stay together, I didn’t know how to repair us. I believe a miracle occurred. We were both able to work the exercises without judgement of each other, genuinely forgive, and commit to rebuilding our marriage without looking back. I feel the wall chiseled down. I feel a huge release.” Michelle, Executive Vice President, married 16 years
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“Our marriage was a shallow, cohabiting experience and we had drifted apart. We simply didn’t communicate and didn’t know how to work through our issues. Our needs were not being met. My selfish prideful, stubborn, attitude led me to causing a great amount of pain to my wife. As as result of an affair. We came to this retreat separated and hurting. We are now leaving with the tools and a clean slate to fight for our marriage and making the daily changes necessary for allowing Gods redemptive story to be written through our marriage”
Samuel, Soccer Coach, married 3 years “I was able to forgive my husband, and recommit to my marriage, which I was sure was over. It was truly an enlightening experience as I was able to see a “raw” side of him. I loved that we had private counseling sessions and didn’t have to share personal information with our group.”
Cristy, Self Employed, married 13 years
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“Before this weekend our marriage/life was at its darkest point ever. Through this marriage renewal, Christ, and therapists, we have begun a better and stronger marriage. We are looking forward to having a healthy, beautiful, and long life together.”
George, Retired, married 13 years
“My husband and I have spent years in ministry. We were ready to split. My bags where packed. This was our last shot at talking things through. Our breakthrough came with the understanding that empathy had been missing from our marriage for years entirely. We have committed to working the tools given to us and healing our relationship, and the hearts of our precious children.”
Elizabeth, Pastry Chef, married 17 years
“My marriage was helped tremendously. My wife was ready to leave and this was the last try at saving our marriage. I had unforgiveness
in my heart towards my wife. The way Roy and Sue taught on how to forgive with empathy was key to forgiving my wife. We had been to 3 different counselors over the course of our marriage and always stuck at the same point. We were able to go past that point this weekend for the first time in our marriage, and finally forgave each other. Peter, Engineer, married 17 years “We had actually just gone through a divorce 8 weeks ago… After coming to this retreat we have forgiven years of hurts and talking about remarrying each other! We both so enriched our relationship with God and invited him to take charge of our lives and our relationship. We are praying together! So excited to see what our future holds.”
Ashley, Director of Administration, married 5 years
“I’ve been to so much counseling over the year. This one has saved my marriage and also rededicated our lives to serving God first. We now have the tools to live a joyous life together.”
Walter, Retired, married 43 years
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Jeff, Document Specialist, married 25 years
“I was at the end of my rope. I asked for a divorce the week before. Now, I have hope…I truly believe that with continued help, counseling, and putting in the time and effort, our marriage can last a lifetime. I’m willing to do my part to save our marriage, and to make it better than it ever was.”
Celia, Financial Planner, married 7 years, Washington
Danny, Attorney, married 7 years
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We praise God, and extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to our faithful prayer team, ministry team, and ministry financial partners for your compassion, generosity, and prayers and support. May the Lord richly bless you.
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Sincerely,
Roy & Sue Milam and the Cornerstone Team
Cornerstone Marriage & Family Ministries
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“My husband and I were about to give up. We felt this was our last chance to avoid dissolution of our marriage. Through using the communication tools and spiritual approach taught us we experienced healing in our relationship. By the middle of the weekend, we could both see and feel real hope. We have recommitted to each other and our marriage. Thanks to God and Cornerstone Ministries we no longer see a separation of our family with four small children as a possibility.”
Melissa, Physician, married 10 years, Colorado
“I appreciate the education about the foundation of a marriage that Christ intended. The tools provided helped us to work through forgiveness of the hurts that almost destroyed our love and our marriage that had put us on the brink of divorce. Now we also have valuable tools to ensure that we don’t repeat the ways of old.”
Sales Manager, married 13 years
“On Friday evening when we arrived, my marriage was over. The divorce plans were being made and I was ready to move my life in a different direction. By Sunday, I had a renewed hope for my marriage and a new understanding with my spouse. Now the new direction we’re heading is taking us both down a new path-together. Thank you God for our new beginning!”
Denise, Homemaker married 5 ½ years, New Mexico
“We were two people living two separate lives. A lot of things were brought to the table that I did not realize were pulling us apart. I learned a lot of things that I had not known before that I can apply in my daily life, and a lot of things I am going to work on. Thank you.”
Mike, Computer Contractor, married 5 ½ years, Texas
“Though our marriage was not in “big trouble, we were not communicating effectively and I was allowing resentment to creep in. I feel we experienced real breakthroughs in sharing our hearts and healing hurts. We learned some much needed tools to use going forward.”
Beth, Veterinarian, married 30 years, Texas
“We are breathing, communicating and working towards a marriage now, whereas before the weekend we were suffocating, doing none of these things, and I was ready to sign divorce papers. There is hope for recovery, though we understand there are much needed changes ahead.”
Darla, Bookkeeper, married 13
“We were horrible at communicating with each other. Sin was confessed and God was put back in the center of our marriage. We got some awesome tools to help us in our relationship.”
Will, Contractor, married 4 years
“Before coming, I felt very distant, not close and a lack of intimacy. Now I feel like I can be a lot more open with my husband and be “in love” again. I want to work and do what it takes to be a wife after God’s own heart.”
Melissa, Massage Therapist, married 12 ½ years, Florida
“Cornerstone helped us begin the forgiveness process After 14 years of hurts put our marriage in jeopardy, We have work to do to rebuild trust, but the ministry has provided tools for us to work on restoring love and trust in our marriage.”
Dan, Market Researcher, married 24 years, Dallas
“We are in the process of healing from an affair. We were already on the road to recovery. This was just another tool towards our healing together. We want to show others that an affair does not have to result in a divorce and a new beginning is possible for all who place Christ in the center of their marriage.”
Jennifer, Controller, married 22 years, Iowa
“My marriage has been strengthened in the areas of communication and forgiveness.” Before this weekend, I was considering divorce. But this weekend, I chose to listen to the voice of truth. I have decided to humble myself and forgive not only my husband, but myself for my own faults. I am so blessed to have a new beginning with the man God blessed me with.
Nichole, MSR, married 1 ½ years, Texas
We praise God, and extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to our ministry team, prayer and ministry partners for your compassion, generosity, prayers and support. May the Lord richly bless you. Keep those marriages saved testimonies coming in. Learn about how you can save your marriage.
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