Sue Detweiler

“To experience intimacy in marriage, both partners need to feel safe.”

“If you change your dance steps you will change the dance.”

“Learning to be a Life- Giving Mom without regrets requires embracing the season you are in. You have to let go of the past and live in the present as you lay hold of the future. At each transition you will likely shed some tears as you realize that you can’t go back and re-live the past. You must move forward, facing the imperfections of your present, hoping for the future.”

“We all need role models in different seasons, people we look to who bring encouragement for the journey. Every role model but One will fail. If we get up-close we will see that each one is imperfect, except the One perfect lamb who was crucified for our sins. He was the scapegoat. He was the rejected One.”

“God can renew your marriage and transform it into something better than you can imagine.”

“If we, as mothers, are not careful we can begin to find our identity in our children and their behavior”

“Wisdom from God brings peace and assurance to your heart.”

“Keeping your heart open provides the opportunity for greater intimacy.”

“Acceptance is a conscious choice to receive your spouse as God made him or her.”

“God’s voice is always consistent with His Word.”

“Being connected to Jesus is what gives us life. He is the Life-Giver. The life-giving joy, power, and purpose for marriage flow from the One who created us to be in relationship with each other. Apart from Him, we can’t do anything.”

“As you come close to God in prayer, He brings purpose even from the brokenness of your life.”

“Every journey has a beginning. The starting point of prayer is God. Like a father who waits to hear every detail of your life, He waits for you. You don’t need to get dressed up and go to church to reverently pray. The God of the universe invites you to come as you are. You can endure anything when you are at God’s side. He is the transformer. He turns sorrow to joy. He turns bitter to sweet.”

“As you walk with Jesus, resting your head on His heart, you will learn to know His Word, His will, and His ways. You will want to obey Him, not out of forced compliance, but out of heartfelt connection. Your joy will abound as you remain in His love.”