Reconciliation Ministries

Facing temptations is a challenging part of recovery. Learn how to cope with temptations in this months' Ministries newsletter.
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Dealing with Temptation Email from Reconciliation Ministries Working Your Recovery Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear-hating even the clothing s

Living Waters Frequently asked question #7:

How long has Reconciliation Ministries been offering Living Waters? Reconciliation Ministries has been partnering with faith communities to help men, women, and adolescents overcome sexual and relational brokenness since 1984. We have been offering the Living Waters program since 1995.

Registration is now open for the next session of Living Waters. Call 586.739.5114 or email [email protected] for more information.

Living Waters Frequently asked question #6:

Will I be completely “fixed” at the end of the 20 weeks? Recovery and transformation into the fullness of Christ is a life-long journey. No program of any length can bring the complete restoration that Jesus Christ desires to give. Our primary goal for each participant is that they gain a deeper understanding of who they are in Christ. This leads to deeper healing of the root issues of their struggle, and empowers them to live a holy life. Participants will also learn tools to help them in their recovery and deepen their connection to the Body of Christ.

Registration is now open for the next session of Living Waters. Call 586.739.5114 or email [email protected] for more information.

Living Waters Frequently asked question #5:

Why does Living Waters have a $295 tuition rate? Living Waters cost less than $15 per week. This is considerably less than counseling and therapy co-pays, and substantially less than many of us have spent on our addictions. We have found that people who make a financial investment in their recovery are far more committed to their recovery when things get tough. The tuition also helps filter out people who aren’t serious about their recovery or who have dishonorable intentions. Living Waters graduates will tell you that the benefits have far outweighed the costs.

Registration is now open for the next session of Living Waters. Call 586.739.5114 or email [email protected] for more information.

Living Waters Frequently asked question #4:

Why is Living Waters 20 weeks long? Living Waters is established as a safe place with enough time set aside to work on some very difficult, and sometimes painful, life issues. We know from our own experience that this time commitment is a necessary blessing that helps to bring many victories.

Registration is now open for the next session of Living Waters. Call 586.739.5114 or email [email protected] for more information.

Living Waters Frequently asked question #3:

What is the difference between Living Waters and Celebrate Recovery? Celebrate Recovery is a wonderful 12-step program that has helped many men and women begin their recovery journey. Many of our participants have told us how Living Waters has deepened the healing they have received in Celebrate Recovery. Living Waters small groups are interactive and the teachings go much deeper on the root issues of our sexual and relationship struggles through Biblical, in-depth studies of issues like the mother and father wound, the effects of abuse, the cross and confession, forgiveness, and an examination of God’s design for our genders. It helps us better understand who we are in Christ and live according to our God given calling in our local church and the greater body of Christ.

Registration is now open for the next session of Living Waters. Call 586.739.5114 or email [email protected] for more information.

Living Waters Frequently asked question #2:

Is Living Waters group therapy? Living Waters is a peer ministry, discipleship program and not professional therapy. Our leaders have all overcome their own battles with sexual and relational brokenness and are free to share their journeys with the participants in a way that professional therapists do not. This helps us walk towards Jesus together in a way that personalizes our recovery and brings deep freedom.

Registration is now open for the next session of Living Waters. Call 586.739.5114 for more information.

Living Waters Frequently asked question #1:

I don’t struggle with same-sex attraction. Is Living Waters still for me? Yes! Everyone in the body of Christ can benefit from Living Waters. Living Waters is for a wide variety of sexual sin and relationship struggles. We hear many testimonies from men and women who have struggled with heterosexual issues such as po*******hy addiction, codependency, and promiscuity; who have found freedom through the program. Others have found freedom from struggles such as the effects of abuse, food addiction and self-hatred.

Registration is now open for the next session of Living Waters. Call 586.739.5114 for more information.

Jesus offers hope to those trapped in sexual sin and messy relationships.
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Hope, Not Condemnation Jesus is Merciful! And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” John 8:11 NKJV Dear Daniel, Thank you for helping men and women experience the love, mercy, and transformati

Then he [Jesus] said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but are yourself lost or destroyed? - Luke 9:23-25 NLT

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Wrestling with doubt? You're not alone. So did John the Baptist.

Wrestling with Doubt? — Reconciliation ministries John the Baptist, who was in prison, heard about all the things the Messiah was doing. So he sent his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you the Messiah we’ve been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?” – Matthew 11:2-3 NLT

How to Love a Vulnerable Friend: Responding to the 'Transgendered' Previously published on October 8th, 2018First, thank you for your commitment to your friend. Sometimes devout, energized persons like you can help prevent an already vulnerable soul from doing further injury. I realize your friend is on the verge of doing just that by pursuing gender reassignment s...

Jesus can cleanse you of shame and regret. Read how Dennie found forgiveness and healing after having an abortion.
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No More Shame Healing from Abortion “Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of y

If you've been devastated through abortion, there is hope. Read Cassie's incredible story of finding forgiveness and healing after two abortions. Jesus truly heals the brokenhearted.https://recmin.org/s/Mother-on-Her-Knees-240608.pdf
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As we celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day, we want to acknowledge that not everyone has pleasant memories of their parents. Our Heavenly Father can fill the void in our hearts. https://conta.cc/4acGqaK [Photo by Shutterstock.]

When My Parents Forsake Me... Our Heavenly Father Cares! Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! Isaiah 49:15 NIV Dear Daniel, Thi

"Growing up alone in your pain has tricked your heart into believing that you're better off figuring it out yourself. You're not. It's one of Satan's first lies." - Celestia Tracey, Mending the Soul Workbook, 3rd Edition.