Testimonials
"Being around women is hard for me - such changed for me. I found a warmth I never experienced before!" -Journey to Joy wife-
"When I walked into the Agape Dome, I was angry and terrified at the same time. I felt like I was drowning and desperately reaching for anything that could keep my head above water. The staff understood my fragile heart and comforted me. Through simple conversation, truth filled instruction, and worship, I realized I was NOT alone. There were others who could not only validate what I was feeling, they could give me hope. Seeds were planted, hope sparked, and my healing began. Two years later, praise God my joy is in full bloom and I'm whole again. It's difficult to take a risk when trust has been shattered. Journey to Joy is a risk worth taking." -Journey to Joy wife-
"Having the support of other women going through the same hurts. Being able to talk openly without hesitation about what is going on in my marriage." -Journey to Joy wife-
"I don't know what happened, but all I know is that my wife came home and her face was brighter and her eyes had a little bit of that sparkle in them again. It must have been a really great weekend!" -A husband-
"Coming to Journey to Joy was the best thing that I did for my own path of healing and recovery. From the time I learned of my husband's unfaithfulness and sex addiction, I poured all of my energy into finding resources and support for him. I quickly learned that I was ignoring the very deep wounds in my own heart and that I needed to allow God to tend to those deep hurts. From the moment I got there, I knew that this was a very safe place. I met some amazing women and learned that I wasn't alone. I felt so lovingly supported and learned so much about sexual addiction and practical tools for moving forward. My heart was lightened as I met with God through very intentional worship, prayer, and journaling time. I would recommend this retreat to every woman. You do not have to walk this painful journey alone." -Journey to Joy wife-
"Best two days I spent in my search for joy! It's where I found a safe place to lay the truth of my wounded heart out before God and to connect with wives who were right in the trenches with me." -Journey to Joy wife-
"Receiving and understanding the causes of what causes sexual addiction to occur. We must first understand this to be able to deal with the process. Prayer." -Journey to Joy wife-
"My weekend at Shadow of His Wings Ministries with other women was a blessing and an important part of my healing journey. It is painful to work through trauma--but hearing hearts, worship, prayer, praise, quiet time, journaling (not to mention good food), all helped to contribute to my moving forward, knowing I wasn't alone. Thank you, Lee & Shea, for providing an atmosphere where hurting people can meet with God, and thank you for being a part of my healing story." - Journey to Joy wife-
"The stories, the faith, the hope given." -Journey to Joy wife-
"I went feeling scared, afraid of other wives pain. I left feeling more free, able to see my own pain and knowing that I am not alone." -Journey to Joy wife-
"It was just what I needed. The minute I walked in he door, I felt the peacefulness of the place and I knew I was right where I needed to be."
-Journey to Joy wife-