Testimonies
A wife's experience
I believe today marks exactly two years since we first met and as I lay here next to my snoring husband I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the two of you. My husband has been carrying me. I have been heavily leaning on him spiritually and emotionally. He has prioritized me. I haven’t even prayed for myself like he has prayed for me. The picture is Scriptures over my side of the bed he has written out and prays over me. (There was a photo of Scripture verses over her side of bed attached to the text). It’s the most beautiful thing to be cared for in this way. I didn’t know I could ever have this. Our daughter was very sick last night and we ended up being in the ER until the wee hours of morning. He was right there, very present and emotionally available. He has served her and taken care of her this week. He knows she’s leaving us in a couple weeks to be married and very much wanted to be there for her. Last night I listened to him pray over her, speak the Word over her and over sickness. Today she was drastically improved. I’m sharing all this because I want you to know your ministry matters. All those hours you invested in us (and there were many) were not in vain. This is the husband and father he was created to be and the Lord used the two of you to bring healing and restoration. I cannot thank you enough for all the hours you sacrificed and all you have done for us. I can lay down in peace at night like I never have because you were willing vessels to let God’s love flow through. You love people well and I’m grateful to be a recipient. I’m not really good at writing things out so I hope I have been able to communicate how important your ministry and friendship has been to us. Thank you for all the prayers. Love you guys!
A husband's experience
Before coming to this ministry my life was in turmoil with very little hope of it ever improving. I had been in bondage for forty years of my life, yet things had gotten progressively worse over the past few years. My marriage was about to dissolve, and I could see it all unfolding, but felt powerless to do anything about it. Over the years I had read countless books, met with pastors, counselors, participated in different 12 step programs, was prescribed medication, wept, prayed, fasted, yet I was still bound and things were getting worse instead of better. I began to believe that God had abandoned me completely and there was no hope. Many times I didn’t feel that those that I sought counsel from really cared about me, but I was just another number or a revenue stream for them. Others seemed to care and want to help, but did not know how. That has never been the case with this ministry. Time after time I have seen the compassion, sacrifice and a love for people that has been the heart of this ministry. That, combined with a series of methods and tools from an effective curriculum, has helped uncover the root causes of my bondage, and has allowed God to begin to heal those wounds. Although my journey is not over, words are not enough to express my thankfulness for this ministry. During my darkest hour, I pleaded with God to send someone that could truly help me. He heard my prayer. Because of Doug, Dawn, this ministry, and a gracious and loving Savior, I now have hope for tomorrow, for my marriage, for my family, and for all eternity.