Testimonies to Go Vol. 17-18
Created from testimonies given at CR Summits 2017 & 2018
Testimonies have been a part of Celebrate Recovery since the very first meeting in November 1991. The purpose of the "Testimonies to Go" videos is twofold: (1) To help new Celebrate Recovery ministries get started with providing testimonies as a regular part of their weekly large and small group time; and (2) to provide encouragement to all of the courageous individuals as they grow in their own recoveries.
The videos show how God used Celebrate Recovery to change the lives of believers who are struggling with different hurts, habits, and hang-ups.
VOLUME 17
LILLIAN | From an early age, Lillian experienced deep pain and abuse from her father and those he let into their lives. This pain caused her to struggle with anger, deep depression, and severe PTSD. Through Celebrate Recovery, Lillian has found the community she needed.
KEN & TAMMY | After starting to attend a local church, Ken shared his story over dinner with his Pastor — that’s when Ken found out about Celebrate Recovery and hasn’t looked back since. Celebrate Recovery has helped them restore relationships with their extended families, as well as, brought a wholeness to their individual recoveries from past abuse and hurts.
JEFF | Jeff’s chemical addiction and motorcycle clubs ruled his life for years. Through the love and compassion of a fellow biker and Celebrate Recovery, he found the hope he craved. God not only redeemed his relationships with his family, but his love for motorcycles. He now uses Broken Chains to spread hope.
DAISY | As a young teenager, Daisy’s desire to be popular and strive for approval drove her to look to the world to fill the voids she felt. The hurts and disappointments she experienced created a divide between her and the only person’s approval that matters — Jesus. Through The Landing and her church family she has been able to find acceptance and love from her Savior.
LILY & VIOLET | When Lily and Violet’s family moved from West Virginia to North Carolina, both young teens were looking forward to a fresh start. Being new in an established community was rough, but through trials and the hope found at The Landing they started to see themselves as God does — worthy.
VOLUME 18
LOU | Once a prestigious doctor, he struggled with addiction to Opioids and people pleasing. Hitting rock bottom and losing his medical license, after committing his life to Christ and no longer using drugs to cope with his underlying problems, he felt a call into ministry. God has used CR to bring his greatest ministry out of his greatest shame.
CHERYL | In a single moment, Cheryl’s perfect life was shattered when her dad left her family at a young age. This started her addiction to food which became her comfort and solution to life’s problems. She became the CR Pastor at her church and her life changed forever.
ROGER & SARAH | Roger and Sarah have seen firsthand how Celebrate Recovery has changed their marriage. Roger brought his addiction to pornography and lust into their relationship and Sarah struggled with Codependency. Today, both Sarah and Roger have experienced strength and hope through Celebrate Recovery.
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